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When the weather is cold and blustery why not escape the chill and spend a few hours viewing some of the textile world's most enticing showsWhether your tast runs to stunning ball gowns, garments made from beer cans (!), traditional and                             1.                                               2.                                            3.
contemporary quilts,
quilts covered in organza flowers, or the timeless work of weaving, the range of work and talent is sure  to inspire you to improve your skills or try something new.

1. Two Approaches: Now and The Future of Quilting at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY.  Works by modern quilt maker Denyse Schmidt and innovative quilt artist Marianne Burr. 
2. Thirty Quilts for Thirty Years: Caryl Bryer Fallert. Caryl Bryer Fallert is celebrating 30 years of making innovative quilts by creating 30 new works that will be featured in this exhibit. The exhibit runs from December 6-March 11, 2014 at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY.
3. Dedication to Maria Callas and Grace Kelly by Nikos Kolos at the Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate, Moscow, Russia.  The unusual costume sculptures processed by using aluminum beer cans into woven fabric are a sight to behold.   The exhibit runs through March 2, 2014.
4. Kaffe Fassett Comes to Wales interweaves the beauty of traditional whole cloth quilts with the vibrant and colorful quilts of Kaffee Fassett.  The exhibit which runs through November 8 is featured at The Welsh Quilt Centre, Wales.
5. Stargazing at the Museum features 25 new quilts inspired by the quilts of the 19th century. Many museums, historical societies and private collectors gave permission for their quilts to be reproduced by members of the international American Quilt Study Group for this display. This stunning exhibit, at the Virginia Quilt Museum, runs through December 14.
6. A Sensitive Art offers the viewers a chance to see some of the best contemporary tapestry weavings by the British Tapestry Group.

 
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   The costume sculptures by Nikos Floros are unique and original works of striking beauty. Their exclusivity consists in the method of processing aluminum jars into aluminum fabric.
   
         The exhibition will be taking place from September 6, 2013 to March 2, 2014 - See more at: http://russia-ic.com/news/show/16974#.UlycuRAUbIU
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate