There are so many different types of people and artists in the world. People have found a way to make almost anything out of almost anything! One thing that’s close to home for me are fiber artists. My grandmother was always at the sewing machine making quilts, pillow cases and all sorts of other fiber based crafts. While poking around I stumbled upon someone I thought was a very unique fiber artist, Christina Blais. She makes quilts like I don’t think I’ve seen before, she uses a technique called collage and free motion quilting. Using both of those techniques she has created some amazing works of art.

I think anyone can be a fiber artist! I think all you need is a passion for making things with and working with the fiber medium. Take a look at Christina Blais’s website, she talks about why she loves doing what she does and offers a variety of tips and tricks.

I have heard rumors that it may be trade show season, what do all trade show booths have in common? That they have free swag to give away to their potential customers or clients. If you have a trade show coming up in your future, take a second to think about how you could take your presence one step further and make that the swag you spent money on, gets in to the hands of people! One great way that most people may not think about is having a trade show magician at your table!

Now, you may be asking yourself why does a magician belong at a trade show. Well Phil from Abracadabra Productions has experience working with a number of different clients and businesses to get their swag in to people’s hands. Not only are they getting a cool item branded with your company information, they’re also getting a memorable experience. Some swag that Phil has worked into his acts in the past are key fobs, they were blank on one side and then magically made a selected card appear on the other side! Another fun and interesting epeice of swag was for a bank, it was a glass pig key chain which he then make produce money! Phil has the experience and talent to work practically anything into his act. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to make a statement at your trade show this year, give Phil a call!