The Art of Giving

Although the weather has felt like spring lately, the holidays of thanks and giving are just around the corner.

Friday, Nov. 3, from 6 - 9 p.m., I will be at Studio 402 at Anderson Arts Building with my fiber art quilts, runners, potholders, oven mitts, coasters and other fabric gifts for the annual “Art of Giving” First Friday opening event.

Artists representing a variety of mediums will share their art Nov. 3 -11. Check out locally handmade gift ideas from jewelry and ceramics to paintings, prints and photographs.

New this year, I have made soft eyeglass cases from a variety of novelty fabrics. I have also just completed lots of new potholders, including the newest art-themed designs featuring Monet, Van Gogh, Da Vinci and Frida Kahlo. My potholders now have larger hanging loops so that they fit around the neck of a wine bottle, making them a perfect hostess gift with a bottle of wine. Who doesn’t need a new fun potholder to replace their old dirty and burnt ones?

The hot guy and gal pinup oven mitts are always a welcome gift. They brighten any kitchen and amuse your guests. They make cooking and baking fun. All oven mitts and potholders are functional, decorative and washable.

I also have many new quilted coasters that are washable and protect your table from spills, or hot and cold drinks.

For a larger, more special gift, consider a table runner or lap quilt. Cooler weather is on its way and what better way to say, “I love you,” than with a lap quilt to wrap up in while sitting by the fire or watching an old movie on TV?

This holiday season give the gift of art. Shop local and shop handmade.