Sponsor

This project made possible by funding from The West Oxford Agricultural Society ~ presenter of The Fryeburg Fair

Monday, August 27, 2012

More Maine Reef Parts Arrived!

Lynette Dubois has sent in some more of her work.... 
Thanks Lynette!






And new in from Dallas, Oregon thanks to Lisa Milliman!


These Brittle Stars will look great on the Fiber Center's Beaches!

Friday, August 17, 2012

Maine Reef Contributions Coming In Every Week!

Here are our most recent contributions bringing our contributor count to an official 70. Only 30 more to go to hit the 100 mark! Keep them coming in folks, we're almoss there!

Thank you to:







Carolyn Nixon - Schoharie, NY















Barbara Libby - Brownfield, Me









Kathleen Gerdes - Falmouth, Me




And finally these needle felted cuties again, from Kathleen Gerdes - Falmouth, Me

Monday, August 13, 2012

Contributor Count Rising For the Maine Reef Project!

As of August 13th, we have 67 confirmed donors who have created for the Maine Reef!


AND, the best part is that I know of many who are contributing whose names we don't have yet! Although The Maine Reef Project is quickly coming to a close, there is still time to create and send work in. Any piece large or small will be greatly appreciated and will help us hit the 100 donor mark!


Won't you help us hit 100 donors? That's such a NICE number :-) 

 If you are mailing things in to us please send them no later than September 1st: Ann @ the Maine Reef Project, PO Box 307, Biddeford Pool, Me 04006

If you live in the area you can drop off by September 15th at these locations: 

Scarborough Library
Gorham Library
Heart of Biddeford Office, Main St, Biddeford
UNE - Biddeford Campus - office of Dean Jeanne Hey

If you live in the Fryeburg Area you can drop off at the Fiber Center, Fryeburg Fair on Wednesday, September 26th from 9am - 1pm

Can't wait to see you all and your creations at the fair!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Fiber & WIre Sea Fans - Gorgonian Coral

Gorgonian Coral are commonly known as Sea Fans. Here is a photo of a live specimen.


 Here is a set of three made for the reef project. Each is progressively more difficult to accomplish and make for a great children's project!



The pink one begins with a simple pipe cleaner frame and woven with yarn. The blue one is more free form style weaving since it wraps around the pipe cleaners and doesn't always go completely across the frame. The green is the most difficult. It is made from florist wire that has been wrapped with yarn to form the fans branches and yarn is then curled and swirled in a free form patterns and glued in place to secure the pattern.

I especially love the green one!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Find a Bus Tour to See the Maine Reef Project at Fryeburg Fair

Want to see the Maine Reef Project and don't want the hassle of driving to Fryeburg or parking for the day?

No worries.... Take a bus tour! Many communities offer bus trips to get to the fair.

Here is a list of Buses heading up to Fryeburg. The list may not be complete so if you know of one that isn't listed, contact me and I'll add it to the post.

Maine Locations:

Augusta:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp


Bangor:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Biddeford:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Biddeford Recreation - $8 Bus ride (Best deal around unless they made a typo!)
VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company - $18 bus ride - non seniors $10
Buxton Recreation - $20 bus ride - seniors free admission - non seniors $10

Lewiston:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Newport:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Old Town:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Pittsfield:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Portland: 
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company  - $18 bus ride - seniors free admission - non seniors $10

Scarborough:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Scarborough Senior Programs - $20 bus ride residents, $30 non residents

Waterville:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Cyr Bus Tours - $81pp, seniors 65+, $71pp

Massachusetts Locations:

Brattleboro:
Saturday October 6th

Gill:
Saturday October 6th

S Deerfield:
Saturday October 6th
Travel Kuz Bus Tours - $71 pp



West Springfield:
Saturday October 6th

New Hampshire Locations:


Lincoln:
Tuesday, October 2nd (senior day- free admission for seniors)
Lincoln Recreation - Free

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Maine Reef Contribution Deadline September 1st.


ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN FOR MAILING IN YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

September 1st is the deadline for mailing in your fabulous creations to guarantee that they become part of the Maine Reef Installation. 

Keep that hook moving! It's not too late to participate!

Any pieces received at the mailing address after September 20th will miss the boat to the Fiber Center!

Donations may be delivered directly to the Fiber Center on Wednesday September 26th between 9am and 1pm but will not be listed on the blog or on our donor list at the exhibit.    

Our official count of contributors is over 50 and I know of many people who are actively creating but have not sent in yet. Help us hit the "100 contributors" mark and send us YOUR creation today!

Contributions arriving daily!

Ann's mailbox has been active lately as our deadline for submissions approaches! Here are a few more pieces sent in.





Sea Fan from young knitter and now enthusiastic crocheter 
 Wyatt Laprise.

Great job Wyatt!






These textured lovelies from 
Anna Cole of Rochester, NY
Thanks Anna!












Dean Lyons just keeps on hooking like the energizer bunny! Thanks for all of you enthusiasm Dean. 
You go girl!
Keep 'em coming Dean........






Great color interest 
from Doris Harris of OOB, Me.
Thanks Doris!

















And finally for today, 
thanks to Kathleen Goddu of Brunswick,Me.

Love the yellow and green polyps. 
They just pop!