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PinchPenny Threads We're a home-sewing studio specializing in delightful, one-of-a-kind vintage-style pieces. We also create sewn and knitted items for charitable causes. Founders Jane McLean and Phoebe Beebe are retired teachers and occasionally give workshops here on the rocky coast of Maine. |
CIRCLES OF MY LIFE: A Fiber Art Celebration of My First 75 Years A fiber art exhibition celebrating my 75 years on Earth, 1948-present. Twenty 12" circular panels tell my story in fabric and embellishments. Designs are based on Folded Star and Pine Burr patchwork patterns. EXHIBITS AND WORKSHOPS
We're taking this show on the road. Throughout 2024 we'll be exhibiting Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration of My First 75 Years to libraries in Waldo County, Maine. We'll also offer the workshop Storytelling Through Fabric at libraries.
COMING EVENTS
EXHIBIT: CIRCLES OF MY LIFE
September 2024 Liberty Library 59 Main St., Liberty ME 04949 FMI: Liberty Library View 10 panels from Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration of My First 75 Years. Learn more about the exhibit by scanning the QR code near each panel. |
Storytelling Through Fabric
At this workshop for teens and adults, we'll discuss storytelling through eight panels from Circles of My Life. Then each participant will create an 8"x8" Folded Star fabric wall hanging. No sewing skills are required. |
Here at PinchPenny Threads we believe in giving back to the community. We donate our time and materials for these workshops to not-for-profit organizations. If your for-profit business or organization would like to host a workshop, please contact us at [email protected]
We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact us at [email protected]
Copyright Jane McLean, 2024