Plans are underway for the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild (ZRFAG) golden anniversary, 1975-2025, and the Guild has announced a color challenge as one of its many, year-long activities. In 2018, I participated in another ZRFAG challenge that stretched my color palate and technical skills when I knit my first short rows.
As the big reveal of color challenge creations will not occur until October 2025, each artist has time to plan and execute the perfect celebratory piece. The challenge colors are Indigo Blue (representing the waters of southeastern Minnesota, in particular the Guild’s namesake – the mighty Zumbro) and 50th anniversary gold. The colors in the resulting fiber piece, whether knit or crocheted, quilted or embroidered, woven or tatted, must incorporate at least 70% of the challenge colors. Glittery metallic gold is certainly allowed to enhance the festive nature of the artwork.
While on my homeward trek after a riverboat lunch on the St. Croix with my library loving, book reading, wine drinking retired friends – The Directors, I took the opportunity to peruse squishy yarn treats at two shops. And so, reminiscent of my UW-EC Blugold undergraduate days, I have begun my search for the perfect combination of blue and gold, both yarn and beads, as well as exploring shawl patterns that will challenge my expertise and deliver an exhibitable product.
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Sounds like a really interesting project and I look forward to hearing about what you pick. The river cruise and your companions sound like a wonderful way to spend a day!
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