Fashion Show
June 15th - the Conference wind-up.

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It was an informal fashion show with the garments being modeled by the makers. As I took part I only got to see the items that came after me. However there was a gathering after the fashion show where I was able to catch a few of the entrants for pictures.

Judith Warren models her indigo dyed top.

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Claudia Ring called this amazing garment the Canada Coat. Made last year for Canada 150 it had things representing all parts of the country.

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Kathleen O'Hern's vest won a prize for Best Interpretation of Conference Colours.

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Lee Valentine's kimono style jacket was judged "Best in Show"

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Laura Fry - conference co-chair and Fashion Show commentator wore the silk jacket that she made for the ANWG conference in 1995 which was also in Prince George.

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Laurie Steffler entered two nuno-felted dresses and a vest.

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Mary Lessman modeled three scarves that she made in collaboration with Laura Fry and Anna Marie Lubow.

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Val Ward made this jacket using woven shibori for the strips of added colour. The "buttons" were grape clusters needle felted by Judy Vos.

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The back of the jacket showed Okanagan vineyards and mountains, also done with woven shibori dyeing. They won the award for the Best Interpretation of the Conference Theme.

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Conference organizers, instructors and helpers - all friends - having fun with tiaras after everything was all over!

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