I’m just home from a whirlwind two week trip.
First, the fabulous, amazing and wonderful Craft2Wear show in Washington DC. Held at the gorgeous National Building Museum.

Built after the Civil War to house the headquarters of the US Pension Bureau, it has a frieze around the exterior commemorating the Union soldiers. So cool!

The Smithsonian Women’s committee invited about 50 clothing and jewelry artists from previous Smithsonian Craft Shows to exhibit.
My Booth, ready for the opening night party.

Lots of people came, new friends and old, my jackets and scarves found new homes.
It was a wonderful show!

After, I had an extra day to visit the National Portrait Museum.

Full of paintings and sculptures of important and interesting people.
Like Thomas L. McKenney, Sequoyah, Andrew Jackson and John Jacob Aster.

And Pocahontas.
I love this painting.

And this guy, Isaac Singer.

Who, in 1851, invented the most reliable and affordable sewing machine available.
900 stitches per minute!
The portrait museum is fantastic. I spent the entire day there.

Then, good bye Washington,

Hello Florida!

Where I taught a workshop hosted by the amazing Louise Cutting.
On the first day of class the students carried, pushed and wheeled in their sewing machines, surgers, ironing boards and supplies.

Everyone set up, spread out and started sewing.

The 2 days whizzed by. Projects were started, beautiful samples sewn, new friends made. Sewing friends!

Applique,

Piecing.
Every piece was beautiful!

At Louise’s, her kitties performed.
What could be more fascinating than a dripping water faucet?
Button, Bobbin and Stitch.

Thank You Louise Cutting and the Smithsonian Women’s Committee for a fabulous 2 week extravaganza trip!
Next up? The Holiday Show, right here in beautiful Portland! November 15 an 16.
See you there!