The car is still packed with wool and rug racks this morning as we enter the post-Fall Fiber Fiesta phase.  The fiesta took place this weekend in Santa Fe, and despite Friday's snow, a great group of people were in and out of the Scottish Right Temple all weekend to admire the work of massively talented artists and craftspeople, and to do a little holiday shopping.  As you might expect, my trusty camera came along for the ride.  I was able to photograph some people I had not photographed last year, and one new edition.

Fred was lucky to have a space in the front of the ballroom where his colors and designs really popped.  This is a shot of the front of his display rack.  He brought twenty rugs and two rifle scabbards this year.

Fred's rug display

Mary L. Grow, PhD in Ethnography, Anthropology of Architecture and Design, participated in the fiesta again this year.  Her expertise is reflected in the fiber work she creates, in addition to her scholarly writing. 

Mary Grow, PhD

One thing that is thrilling about the event is not only the artists and craftspeople who have made this their life work, but the number of younger people who have ventured into the world of fiber and are making it their own. The creativity, and blend of colors and materials is a wonderful thing to see. They are the new generation of artists and experts.

Amanda Speer, half of the duo that is The Warp Zone, is shown here, wearing one of her own creations. 
Amanda -Warpzone Weaving   

The image below is of Dain Daller, part two of The Warp Zone duo.  He is standing in front of their work, and also made the suit he is wearing.
Dain - Warpzone Weaving

Amanda and Dain use the ikat dying technique to make apparel, scarves, and other accessories.

One lovely surprise was to see Lysandra Nelson, incredibly talented illustrator and fiber artist, with her latest creation, Quinn.  He had to be photographed, not only with his talented mother, but on one of Fred's rugs for posterity.

Lysandra and Quinn

Quinn on Rug # 335

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Fred's space and joined the crowd.  It was great to see each of you and we appreciate your comments and conversation that made the days go by quickly.

until next Monday,

DB

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