We showed, we shared, we qvelled – 2017 edition

Posted on June 27, 2017 by pomegranateguild18

Wearing commissioned engagement bracelets of fibres from family garments

Life lessons, with rainbow. (Held up by Bruria)

Garden sculptures

Sculpture in response to the holdings of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Taking down the Barbies

A millinery journey started at a Guild meeting

Arlette’s quilt for great-grandchild, reverse

Bracelet box and framed artists' statement

Engagement bracelets

Quilled Hamsa

Quilt for great-grandchild – front

Exhibition piece inspired by Jack Bush and and the book of Proverbs

Jewellery – punk and not

Paddington Bear Purim costume

Refashioned hat

The world around us, inspired by Omer books

On June 21, 2017 we celebrated the work of our hands with the 2017 edition of Show, Share, and Quell. Have a creative summer, everyone.

Show, Share, and Qvell!

Posted on June 26, 2016 by pomegranateguild18

Anna Vandelman writes:

WHAT A SPECIAL EVENING!

Every year Pomegranate Guild members can hardly wait to see what other members have been working on over the past year.

WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED.

President Bruria Cooperman opened the meeting with a “d’var” – a few remarks about engaging in the pleasure and discovery of making. Then, with our theme for the past year “Something from Nothing” (In essence take “nothing” – actually anything from your stash – and create “something”.) the following members presented their somethings and the stories that went along with them. It gave us a rich picture of artistic approaches that our members take to their work. Treat yourself to this unusual eye candy.

Karen Sanders Judy Dan’s (z’l) physical interpretation of the book Something from Nothing”.

Gwen Orriell Knitted precious clothes for her new Grandson Elan.

Janet Page Wedding ring bearer pillow

Rikki Blitt Stitching on leaves.

Sue Goldenberg Challah cover with Ten Commandments

Paula Miller Vase with Paverpol flowers

Reesa Wasser Multicoloured, textured, and burnt fabric pieces

Pam Chasen Wedding purses and several book marks

Barbara Goldstein Wall hanging made from “nothing” such as rusted metal, fabric scraps, etc.

Mitzi Zohar Embroidered heirloom wedding chuppah using ancestor’s wedding veil

Helen Tucker All occasion cards created from old and new fabric

Rosa Levitt Fabric abstract collages

Show share and quell – eye candy!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by pomegranateguild18

Anna Vandelman reports: On June 17th members of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Textiles, Toronto came together for the culmination of the year, our closing meeting featuring the work of our hands. What a treat for all who attended! Here is some eye candy for you.

Select any picture to start a slide show and see artists and titles, or refresh your page to rearrange the images.

Barbara Goldstein - beaded self-portrait

Juana Sleizer - woven wall hanging (night)

Karen Sanders - self-portrait in quilt square

Reesa Wasser with self-portrait as musician

Paula Miller - bigger is better pomegranate detail

Barbara Goldstein - self-portrait detail egg

Ruth Smith - wall hanging story of creation

Honey Mitchell - knitted blanket with mitred corners

Show, share and qvell - enjoying the eye candy

Karen Sanders - basket construction of long-needle pines

Anna VanDelman - heirloom family tree quilt with photo transfers

Mitchell Sutton (guest) - with cross stitch Torah portion

Rikki Blitt - wall-hanging with beaded painted silk

Juana Sleizer - woven wall hanging (bamboo)

Pomegranate Guild group project- variations on the theme of the pomegranate (Reesa Wasser displaying)

Helen Tucker - necklaces in silver, with a favourite silver ball

Barbara Goldstein - self-portrait detail bridge

Dorothy Klein - wall hanging with cantor husband, and menorah

Paula Miller - with XXL t-shirt quilt (back)

Rikki Blitt - with wall-hanging with beaded painted silk

Janis Katz - crazy quilt square with hands and cat

Paula Miller - with XXL t-shirt quilt (front)

Barbara Goldstein - self-portrait detail vessel

Janis Katz - with crazy quilt self-portrait

Susan Avishai (guest) - wall hanging with recycled garments (with Laya and Rikki supporting)

Reesa Wasser - self-portrait as musician

Paula Miller - with bigger is better pomegranate

Janet Page - wall hanging Bereishit 7 days of creation

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Textiles, Toronto wishes everyone a productive summer of stitching, knitting, felting, beading, embroidering, quilting, weaving…..

A speech on quilting

Posted on June 12, 2015 by pomegranateguild18

Paula Miller brings this to our attention:

A speech on quilting – enjoy!

Threadworks in Bruce County – take a drive in the country

Posted on November 3, 2014 by pomegranateguild18

A message from Sheila McCoy at the Ontario Needleworkers’ Network:

Hello everyone –
Bruce County Museum has created this lovely poster for Threadworks 2014.(http://www.brucemuseum.ca/whats-happening/exhibits-and-galleries)
If you are in the area – out for a drive – perhaps you could drop in to see the Show.

Guild Members’ work on view at the ROM

Posted on April 18, 2014 by pomegranateguild18

Juana Sleizer and Arlette Shulman have work on view at the ROM for the museum’s centennial year. The opening ceremony and party were on March 19th, and members can continue to see the work when visiting the ROM until March 29, 2015. The exhibit is located in the Canada Court Level 1.

Juana’s work, Oracle Bone is a small format tapestry reproducing an ancient artifact. Arlette’s work is an interpretation of an arrowhead, reputed to be the oldest in the ROM collection.

For more information, as well as great pictures and stories about all of the 78 submissions, see ROM100. Click each picture to reveal the artist and artist’s statement.

Congratulations Juana and Arlette on your participation in this exciting, celebratory exhibit!

Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Textiles Toronto

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