Amy Butler Fabric Bolts. Image courtesy countryliving.com
I really enjoyed Elyse's presentation today. I found it refreshing to listen to a former student who knows our program, went through the same classes and demonstrated how everything connects. For example, her demonstration of how blogging has translated from school to work.
The reason I liked Elyse's presentation so much was the abundance of things she discussed were things I didn't know already. Primarily, that Jay McCarrol is designing fabric now!! and that Wal-Mart is closing its craft department. The first is of personal interest to me, as I think Jay is the best Project Runway designer to come out of all five seasons. I'm sure I'd love his fabrics too! The second is kind of scary to fabric industry, as Wal-Mart is undoubtedly many companies' largest buyer. Its unfortunate that many textile mills might go bankrupt because of Wal-Mart. Just one more reason they are too big for OUR own good!
I love the idea of former students talking to the class- its great to see someone doing well who had access to the same information we have.
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