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UPCOMING EVENTS

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EVENTS YOU MAY HAVE SEEN

February 19, 2012

Sarah Thomasson of University City is hosting a Trunk Show to introduce Lillian Bates of By Design, Alton, IL. Lillian is responsible for bringing Trish's spoonflower.com fabrics to life. Come by any time between 3-6pm on Sunday, February 19th at 6917 Waterman Avenue, University City, Missouri. Have a glass of wine, cheese, fruit and visit! Lillian will show you some of her clever creations and current work. Prepare to be inspired by her attention to detail, skills and her charm.

Bring your good ideas, pictures of things you fantasize about having made, fabric you want transformed, alterations, clothes you cannot bear to part with but need a tweak to update the look. Just ask Lillian what she can do to create, revive and recreate!

February 3, 2012

Opening reception of Passion a solo show of the passionate yet whimsical work of artist Vesna Delevska. Show runs through March 9th.

November 18, 2011

Opening reception for Uninterrupted: A Chromatic Continuum Lynne Beseau, artist. Adrianna Larkin (singer/songwriter) will play and sign copies of her new book.

October 8, 2011

Opening reception for Piece by Piece: Fiber or Glass featuring Raymond Huston, fiber artist, and Sarah Ansell, glass artist.

August 26, 2011

Opening reception for Connecting Interface featuring Brenda Schilling, fiber artist, and Snail Scott, sculptor.

July 15, 2011

Imagings of Three." Opening reception for Morgan Wickenhauser, Dana Zimmerman and Seth Roberts.

April 15, 2011

The Gallery of By Design presents Expression to A Tea. Attend the opening reception for the amazing work of Colleen Wampole and Eric Hoefer while enjoying English Tea prepared and served by The Queen's Cuisine.

March 4, 2011

Opening reception for Not So Retired featuring Gene Ursprung and Mary Lu McManus.

McManus - Ursprung Opening

January 21, 2011

Opening reception for Preconceived Notions featuring Saul Ruiz and Chelsea Miller.

November 19, 2010

Opening reception for Natural Selection at The Gallery of By Design, featuring work by artists Patricia Vivod, Erin Cork and Ron Vivod.



October 9, 2010

2010 Heads & Threads Fashion Show. Check out a video clip of this exciting evening.


August 13, 2010

Opening reception for Mediums Explored at The Gallery of By Design.

July 9, 2010

Opening reception for Varied Perspectives at The Gallery of By Design. Work by Angela Perkinson, Carla Tuetkin and Jana Hellrung featured.


March 20, 2010

Lillian spoke and presented at the Godfrey Women's Club Regional Convention. The talk was "Our Body Types and How to Dress Them." Women really struggle with what works on our individual body type and the clothing industry does little to help in this area. Lillian demonstrated how skirts should fit correctly on different body types as well as how to select a top with accessories that work.

January 31, 2010

By Design participated in The Telegraph Annual Bridal Show at Lewis & Clark Community College. This Bridal Show has grown over the years to include vendors that work all areas of your wedding and some things you might not have thought of!

November 9, 2009

Lillian spoke at the Wood River Women's Club.

November 7, 2009

Heads & Threads for Love is the brain child of Conya Cowan of Fringe Hair Salon (she is the Heads), Lillian Bates of By Design (she is the Threads) and Allyson Smith. Allyson is involved with Love 146, an organization dedicated to halting abuse of children. The show took place at Jacoby Art Center, 627 Broadway in Alton. It had a wonderful turnout with over one hundred guests for this fashion display and cocktail party. Check out this video clip of the show.

October 5, 2009

Lillian spoke and presented at the Rotary business meeting.

July 30, 2009

By Design participated in a group Fashion Show in support of the Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills, IL. Other participating shops included Cato Fashions, Iris and Macy's. Lillian created five original looks for this show.

June 28, 2009

Celebration of Broadway & Sidewalk Sale, Alton, IL. By Design booth and sales.

June 7, 2009

By Design booth and sales at "Bark in the Park," Glazebrook Park, Godfrey, IL.

May 7, 2009

Lillian spoke and presented at River of Life Church annual Women's Event.

February 2, 2009

Photo shoot with Lillian's fashions for Where Magazine, St. Louis, MO.

January 25, 2009

By Design participated in the Windows Off Washington Bridal Show, St. Louis, MO.

January 22, 2009

Lillian spoke at the Zonta Women's Organization, at Moonlight Restaurant. She presented various fashions and accessories and having a brief talk about how clothing should fit the body.