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Sonya Philip's "Monster Series" of felt creatures is a set of handmade, um, items (they bring to mind tiny stuffed animals, but they're not stuffed) with solemn-looking teeth, tentacles, spikes, etc. (in the works Teeth, Tentacles, Spikes, etc.) They're made of scraps from old sweaters, and they almost look like quilt squares — they epitomize the porosity of the membrane separating art and craft. Several other artists contribute to the looked-down-upon orientation toward felt, yarn, and lace at "The Fiber Show."Among the Philip-curated exhibitors is Stephani Martinez, who shows heroic doily work inspired by the ubiquitous, work-intensive little pieces, mostly discarded to thrift-store bargain bins these days but brought fancifully to life in her installations. The reception includes a mini-workshop on how to felt (yep, "felt" is a verb) and the opportunity to contribute to a community knitting project.

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An opening reception for "The Fiber Show" starts at 7 p.m.
July 24-Aug. 7, 2009