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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Quilters push themselves to the edge By Jim Cornelius News Editor For the 14 art quilters of the local group Journeys, their work is all about push- ing themselves creatively. In their current exhibit, they are pushing themselves right to the edge. Journeys Art Quilters of Central Oregon will open an exhibit at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. The 14 original quilts are inspired by a poem, “Come to the Edge” by Christopher Logue. An art- ist reception will be held on September 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. June Jaeger told The Nugget that this exhibit represents a determination among the artists to challenge themselves. “We decided this year, nobody’s going to take the easy way out — everybody’s going to be challenged,” she said. “I think we all grew extensively. I know I did. We all pushed ourselves.” Jaeger described her own work: “I took molding pate and a hair comb and I glommed it on a piece of fabric and I kept dragging it through until I had a bark effect,” she said. “It was a huge challenge and I had a hard time figuring out even how to cut it.” Jaeger settled on leather shears to get the cutting done — and then there was the matter of getting the fabric to bond. “I went through three packages of sewing machine needles — big, heavy ones,” she said. “But I got it done.” It was not just a logistical 17 Money for her furry friends... and material challenge. Jaeger says that she is a realistic and detailed quilter. On this one, she was more impressionistic than she’s used to, leaving a lot “unsaid” and mysterious. Artistic challenge on all levels is what Journeys is about, and the quilters are eager to share their journey at the artists’ reception on Friday. The exhibit runs through November 16. Visit www. sistersartworks.com for more details. photo by teresa mahnken Clover Keyes, age 7, ran a lemonade stand with her friends in front of Heritage USA during the last day of Sisters Folk Festival, specifically to raise money for Furry Friends Foundation. She came into The Nugget last week with her mom, Josie Keyes, carrying a jar with dollars and change. WE’RE NOT JUST TIRES! We do... Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, CV Joints, U Joints, Axle Shafts, Drivelines, & Tire Siping ...not only cars, but trailers, too! photo provided a collage of Journeys quilts featuring the work of Betty gientke, Mary Stiewig, and Judy Beaver. photo provided Creating a bark effect was a challenge for June Jaeger DAVIS TIRE 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage SPRINKLER BLOWOUTS Sisters have a lot to smile about And so do you, with a $300 discount when you start a comprehensive treatment program in September. Not valid with any other offer. New patients only. 541-382-0410 410 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters sisters Smiles by sslyn and Je Brooke & ace Place! r The B www.CentralOregonBracePlace.com Serving Sisters Since 1976 oing on g t e g o t ot Need g e v ’ e W ? cts fall proje g you need! everythin FREE Lumber • Hardware • Paint Fencing & Decking • Doors & Windows Local Delivery Hours: M-F 8 to 5, Sat. 8 to 4:30, Closed Sundays 440 N. Pine St. • 541-549-8141 • www.hoyts.net Protect your underground sprinklers from winter freeze! Call to Reserve t Equipmen Early! NEED IT, RENT IT! 506 N. Pine St. 541-549-9631 Sales • Service Rentals • Accessories www.sistersrental.com SNO CAP MINI STORAGE Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager