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08-30-2010, 09:02 AM

myrna100

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Hi, I just want to let everyone know about a new fiber art piece at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. It is made from woven fiber optic threads that are attached to lights and connect to the internet! Patterns change on the woven surface.
To see more about their project go to:
http://kck.st/bHBzvW

"50 Differnt Minds" 2010

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08-30-2010, 09:05 AM

Jim's Gem

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That's really interesting!!!
Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

08-30-2010, 09:14 AM

craftybear

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wow, never seen that before, thanks for sharing

and welcome to the board

08-30-2010, 09:50 AM

erstan947

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Thanks for sharing these photos. Welcome from Louisiana!

08-30-2010, 11:22 AM

Sharonsews

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Love it! Thanks for sharing the pictures!

08-30-2010, 01:04 PM

MinnieKat

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Hi, welcome from Minnesota!

08-31-2010, 07:48 PM

annette1952

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Cool! Thank you & welcome to the board!

09-01-2010, 02:26 AM

angieh1964

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TOO COOL! i love fiber optic stuff i about cried when i had to get rid of my 6 ft fiber optic xmas tree it was so beautiful it was such a nice looking tree and now all i can find in this kind of tree are these cheesy looking things that wont even hold some of my ornaments