In March 2009, members of Fiber Art Northeast put together an exhibition to share their work with the public. The beautiful gallery space at the Mahopac Public Library in Mahopac, NY,... More > with its gorgeous cork walls and abundant light, provided an ideal location and Fiber + Thread = Art came to be. The exhibit was a resounding success and one of the most talked about and well attended in the new gallery space.
Following the positive response the first show received, it was decided to organize a second exhibtion for 2010. Like its predecessor, Fiber + Thread = Art II has no theme. The only requirements for the artwork are that each piece be no larger than 16" square and that each include fiber and thread in the composition. Each piece is mounted on a white 18” square gallery-wrapped stretched canvas to provide visual cohesiveness within the exhibit and to allow the work to stand out on the gallery walls.
Each of our pieces reflects our mutual passion - fiber< Less
A carbon fiber is a long, thin strand of material about 0.005-0.010 mm in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in microscopic crystals that are more or... More > less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber. The crystal alignment makes the fiber incredibly strong for its size. Several thousand carbon fibers are twisted together to form a yarn, which may be used by itself or woven into a fabric.< Less
“Atlas of Philippine Fibers” is a comprehensive reference material on Philippine fibers, which include abaca, banana, buntal and raffia, cabonegro, coir, kenaf, maguey, pineapple, ramie... More > and salago.
It contains the botanical description, important varieties, origin and distribution, and environmental adaptation of the fiber plants. The morphological, physical and chemical characteristics, as well as the harvesting, extraction and uses of the fibers are likewise presented.< Less
“Atlas of Philippine Fibers” is a comprehensive reference material on Philippine fibers, which include abaca, banana, buntal and raffia, cabonegro, coir, kenaf, maguey, pineapple, ramie... More > and salago.
It contains the botanical description, important varieties, origin and distribution, and environmental adaptation of the fiber plants. The morphological, physical and chemical characteristics, as well as the harvesting, extraction and uses of the fibers are likewise presented.< Less
The Soluble Fiber solution is the result of a dietitian in private practice working with some of the latest research - and then taking it a bit further. The Soluble Fiber Solution is an easy... More > inexpensive way to lower cholesterol without the use or side effects of drugs. Exercise and weight-loss are not required leaving no one with an excuse not to try the Soluble Fiber Solution. If you are one of the 25 million people in America with elevated cholesterol, you want to read this book!< Less
