Kathie Kerler

Kathie Kerler - Fiber Artist, NQA Certified Judge, and Writer

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Food and Fiber Lovers’ Tour — Day 12

Monday, September 4th was Labor Day in the US. It’s always a bit strange when there is a holiday back home but not where I am. This proved to be another one of my favorite days.. We went to Sligo to meet the Textile Collective, a group of fiber artists. Such a great group of people. If I lived there, this is the group I would like to join–if they would have me! Four of the six members were present and they put on quite a buffet. Very glad I had skipped lunch that day. Here we are gathered.

Our two groups meeting together for the first time

We met in the home of Audrey Stanley.

Audrey Stanley

We all loved the painting she had done.

Audrey Stanley–painter

Textile Collective has had opportunities to show their work. Here is a piece they’ve displayed and asked viewers to add to whether stitches, text, or embellishments.

Interactive piece

detail image

Alison Hunter showed a number of pieces, showing a variety of interests. We were all amazed at her felted, recycled plates. I’ve never seen anyone do anything like them. She uses only vintage, cracked or broken plates.

Felted, recycled plates

Felted Plate

Felted Plate

Felted Plate–note the complexity of the “cross-stitch” pattern

Felted plate

Here is Alison standing by Kathy Brassill, our tour organizer.

Alison Hunter on the right

Alison also showed a number of small, felted landscapes, which at least two of our members purchased, along with some of her cards.

Alison Hunter–artist

Alison Hunter–artist

Alison Hunter–cards

Geraldine Beirne also showed a number of pieces, felted and stitched. I particularly liked her felted vessels which she refused to sell to one of our members, no not me.

Geraldine Beirne–fiber art

Geraldine Beirne–fiber work and felting

Geraldine Beirne–felted vessels and books

Geraldine Beirne–artist

Last but not least was Mary Cronin who wore her art–a rusted and printed top.

Mary Cronin–maker

Detail of Mary’s top

Our last destination for the day was Killybegs–a fishing village. The harbor at twilight.

View of the town from the harbor

Fishing boats in the harbor

Harborside view

 

 

 

 

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