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Confetti Quilting: Art Quilts from Scrap Fabric
Improvisational piecing results in original fiber art design that evolves piece by piece. The quilt is pieced on my home sewing machine and hand quilted.
Spotlight: Lindsay Hawes, Fiber Artist
Lindsay Hawes is the creative mind behind Linden Acres. Look closely, she combines a variety of fiber art techniques to create original work that encourages the viewer to come closer…
Spotlight: Lisa Thorpe, Mixed Media Artist
Lisa Thorpe grew up in a multigenerational home with women who stitched for utility but always made it their own. She creates mixed media art inspired by a word or…
Spotlight: Megan Lapp, Fiber Artist
Megan Lapp has been creative her entire life. She experimented with a variety of media until she discovered crochet. Her creations come to life in her head and then she…
Spotlight: Dan Olfe, Quilt Artist
Dan Olfe applies the skills he learned as an aerospace engineering professor to create detailed art quilts designed on his computer. His quilt designs have evolved as technology has evolved.…
Spotlight: Shari Werner, Quilt Artist
Shari Werner saw a book by Nancy Crow and was inspired to create quilts from her own designs. She approaches her work as a painter might approach a canvas, focused…
Spotlight: Allison James, Textile Artist
Allison James tried her hand at traditional quilting and felt constrained by the need for precision. She discovered art quilts and now creates colorful textile art inspired by nature. Look…
Spotlight: Alice Sprintzen, Mixed Media and Jewelry Artist
Meet Alice Sprintzen. She has been creating her entire life inspired by exploring different techniques and materials. Look closely to see what found objects she's included in each of her…
How to Make a Quilt Coat: Sew a Quilted Jacket
We've seen beautiful fashions made from thrift finds, including quilt coats and jackets. In this article, I'll explain the basics of how to make a quilted coat, including tips on…
Spotlight: Sarah Resnick, Founder of Gist Yarn and Zollie
Follow along with us as we learn about how Sarah Resnick went from a community organizer to founder of two companies. She recently launched Zollie, creating kits to teach people…
Spotlight: Ramune Jauniskis, Fiber Artist
Ramune Jauniskis has been a maker her entire life. She now creates whimsical pieces with fibers, fabric, and embellishments. Her goal is to bring a smile to people with her…
How to Make a Tea Cozy: Sewing Pattern Tutorial
Teapots come in different sizes. Patterns aren't necessarily made for your size of teapot! Learn how to make your own tea cozy pattern to fit your teapot with our step-by-step…
Spotlight: Deb Cashatt, Fiber Artist
Deb Cashatt has alway been a maker. She creates detailed fiber art using symbographic objects - combinations of symbols, objects and icons. Her pieced quilts are made mostly from solid…
Spotlight: Kathleen McVeigh, Wearable Artist
Kathleen McVeigh studied fiber arts in college and collected quilts in varying conditions. She now creates sustainable pieces from vintage textiles. Taking inspiration from each textile piece, she makes one-of-a-kind…
Spotlight: Sue Sherman, Quilt Artist
Sue Sherman is enjoying her second career as an art quilter, creating realistic art quilts mostly of animals she has photographed on her travels. She uses thickened dyes and thread…
Spotlight: Theresa Lawson, Textile Artist
Theresa Lawson is a fiber artist who creates her work with fabrics and threads starting with a plan and improvising along the way. She discovered artists making art that seemed…
Spotlight: Megan Zaniewski, Stumpwork Embroidery Artist
Megan Zaniewski was exposed to embroidery and other fiber arts at a young age. She finds time most days for some stitching. Inspired by the outdoors, she creates three dimensional…
Spotlight: Shin-hee Chin, Fiber and Mixed Media Artist
Shin-hee Chin creates her detailed fiber art pieces from old and recycled clothes and textiles. She works in a series, exploring humanity and dignity in human beings, highlighting the interconnectedness.…