The Fine Art of Fiber (FAOF) is one of the oldest and most prestigious needle art shows in the Midwest. FAOF is the combined efforts of <a href="https://illinoisquilters.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Illinois Quilters Inc.</a>, <a href="https://nsng.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Suburban NeedleArts Guild</a> and <a href="https://www.weaversguildnorthshore.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Weavers Guild of the North Shore</a>. The combined show and sale is an outgrowth of earlier exhibits and sales that date back to 1981.
Each guild is a not-for-profit organization with a focus on education and awareness as well as the promotion of fiber arts, quality design and craftsmanship, and the presentation of fiber heritage. The traditions include spinning, natural dyeing of fibers and fabric, weaving, quilting, knitting and much, much more.
The show, running November 6 – 8, 2026 from 10am to 5pm, features a wonderful array of activities including:
*An exhibit of quilts, various types of needle art, knitting, wearable art, dolls &amp; jewelry *Sales of hand-woven and knitted items *Boutique with handmade holiday &amp; gift items *Sale of Wearable Art pieces *Sale of traditional &amp; contemporary quilts
*Fashion Show on November 6th at 11am and 12:30pm *Silent auction of unique handmade pieces to highest daily bidder For more information about the show and the Chicago Botanic Garden fees please see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/fiber" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.chicagobotanic.org/fiber</a>. The Show itself is free admission but the Chicago Botanic Garden parking and admission fees still apply. Friday November 6th, 2026 is a free admission day at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Preregistration with the Chicago Botanic Garden is required, and parking fees are not included, more information at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/visit/free-admission-opportunities" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.chicagobotanic.org/visit/free-admission-opportunities</a>. You can also check out more about the guilds and Fine Art of Fiber at <a href="https://fineartoffiber.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://fineartoffiber.org/</a>.

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Fine Art of Fiber is running November 6 – 8, 2026 from 10am to 5pm at the Chicago Botanic Garden

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The <a href="https://www.christianheritage.org/theater" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Christian Heritage Academy Middle School Theater</a> program proudly presents the musical comedy&nbsp;Matilda JR.&nbsp;on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Directed by Mrs. Karen Burke, the show features talented student actors and musicians.
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