Spotlight Barbara O’Steen: Fiber Artist
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Spotlight: Tara Axford, Mixed Media Artist
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Spotlight: Michelle Kingdom, Embroidery Artist
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Spotlight: Youngmin Lee, Bojagi and Textile Artist
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Spotlight: Susan Edmonson, Fiber Artist
Susan Edmonson finds joy in making art, and she loves to share the good vibes with others through he...
Spotlight: Pam Holland, Textile Artist
Pam Holland travels the world teaching quilting and textile art, encouraging students to try the myr...
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