Jen and I headed off to Portland this morning, leaving Kevin behind. We had a fabulous day visiting every advertised store in Portland's Fibre District - yarns, fabrics, beads and needlework (cross-stitch etc, the only store we didn't spend much time in.) In addition we found a gallery that had work from 76 NW artists. While the quality was a bit patchy, there were enough interesting items to make a visit worthwhile. I particularly liked some multimedia collage and some funky felt hats. There were a number of fish sculptures using metal found objects which I am sure Kevin would have liked. Unfortunately for blogging purposes, no photography was allowed.
After we had exhausted the delights of the Button Emporium, we went to the Museum of Contemporary Craft which has just reopened in new premises. We thoroughly enjoyed this visit. Again no photography, but I have scribbled some notes that may eventually result in a project or two. The gift shop had some great stuff and Jennifer bought a funky felted ring.
Then we headed out of town to Selwood where we had a very late lunch at Curds and Whey, a speciality cheese shop. We shared a grilled Serrano ham and cheese panini accompanied by cornichons. The ham was superb and I now have yet another food item to try to find in Perth!
Our last shopping stop was Mill Ends where I bought the silk velvet devore fabric I mentioned before. Tuesday was Seniors' day so I got 15% discount!
Tomorrow we are sightseeing along the Columbia River valley. We hope to see Mount Hood at last - it has stubbornly hidden itself in clouds all the time we have been here.
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