Design Challenge Art Quilts
For a number of years, I have had the privilege of gathering with a talented group of fiber artists that studied with Lorraine Torrence. The "Off Grain Stitchers" continue to...
Fusing
Fusing
Fusing is fast, fun and full of possibilities! Fusing permanently adheres layers of fabric and fibers, and is used to create quick and easy appliqué for fiber projects including embellishing garments and making art quilts. All you need is some fabric, fusible web and an iron — and your creativity.
Browse through these projects and inspiration for fusing.
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Spotlight: Jane Dunnewold, Artist, Author, Educator
Creating is vital to the person who is Jane Dunnewold. When not experimenting with surface design techniques and materials and making textile art, she teaches others to find their creative...
Spotlight: Mary Lou Weidman, Artist, Author, Designer, Teacher and Quilter
With a riot of color and whimsical energy, you just can't frown at a Mary Lou Weidman quilt! Mary Lou uses her quilts as a medium to tell stories, and...
Spotlight: Laura Wasilowski, Textile Artist
When you see a Laura Wasilowski quilt, you can't help but smile. Her whimsical pictorial art quilts use her own hand-dyed fabrics and threads to depict fanciful scenes. Owner of the...
Spotlight: Meags & Me, Mother and Daughter Team – Kristi & Meagan
This mother/daughter team has found a common creative passion, and they make the most of it! They design fun and happy quilts and share how to make them with the...
DIY Valentine Fabric Postcards
Show your love by making your own Valentine Fabric Postcards! Fabric postcards are little pieces of art that the recipients can display and enjoy, and they are so fun to...
Kaleidoscope Fiber Art Postcard
Art on a small scale, fabric postcards can commemorate a major life event or celebrate friendship "just because". Kaleidoscope Fiber Art Postcard honors a friend's retirement. This card was just...
Spotlight: Kristi Leduc, Art Quilter
Meet Kristi Leduc, an art quilter whose textile journey may seem familiar to many fiber artists. Designing and sewing for childhood dolls grew into designing clothing for herself. Then she...
Throw Pillows from the Heart
I love to settle in with a cozy throw pillow or three! These pillow ideas are great for Valentine’s Day and can be adapted for other holidays or everyday snuggles. Who...
How to Make Fabric Fortune Cookies
For Fortune Cookie Day, I thought I’d make fabric ones filled with fortunes. There are several different ways to make them, from gluing wire, to using fabric stiffener, and thick...
