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Spotlight: Ghylenn Descamps, Paper Artist
Passionate about Japanese culture and creativity, French artist Ghylenn Descamps writes, illustrates, makes (especially with paper) and coaches creative people. Constantly exploring the potential of her own creativity, Ghylenn's energy…
Spotlight: Tammy Silvers, Quilter and Pattern Designer
When Tammy Silvers jumped into quilting, she stuck the landing and took off running! She has designed dozens of quilts, markets her patterns and teaches so that other makers can…
How to Make a Scrunchie: Easy DIY Sewing Tutorial
Hair scrunchies - the perfect accessory for tying up your hair, or adorning your wrist. They are so easy to make with just a little bit of fabric and some…
Interlaced Running Stitch
The interlaced running stitch is also known as the double threaded running stitch. It starts with the basic running stitch and then is laced one direction with either the same…
Spotlight: Anne Niles Davenport, Fiber Artist
Anne Niles Davenport took up weaving on a dare and immediately felt a connection. She has never repeated a piece, so every time you look at her work you will…
Spotlight: Micaela Losada, Felt Artist
Largely self-taught, Argentinian artist Micaela Losada finds her most fulfilling expressive outlet in creating with wool felt. She is fueled by the challenge of finding ways to make fibers react…
Spotlight: Adia Mei Jun Bobo, Jewelry Metalsmith
Adia Bobo's distinctive hand-forged jewelry echoes the shapes and textures of nature with clean, modern lines. Her work is a triple threat: bringing beautiful wearable art to her customers, a…
Spotlight: Jenny Hill, Hand Felted Wearable Artist
After a southern California life in PR, Jenny Hill wanted to feed her creative side. She discovered felting and never looked back. Jenny immersed herself in organic farming and learned…
Spotlight: Geraldine Wilkins, Modern and Art Quilter
Geraldine Wilkins has tried many styles of quiltmaking, and creates with most of them! An accomplished quilter and certified quilting ruler instructor with numerous published designs in her portfolio, most…
How to Sashiko Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sometimes I want to get a project done really fast, but lately I have picked up a hand stitching project when I want to unwind. The slow, meditative process of…
Spotlight: Amy Pabst, Quilter
It's worth stepping up close to get a good look at the work of Amy Pabst. She quilts in miniature, with thousands of pieces paying homage to quilters of the…
Creative Things To Do In and Around Austin
Visiting Austin and wondering what creative things to do in and around the city? We've rounded up some of our favorite suggestions -- from museums to parks, and, of course,…
Spotlight: Cheryl Malkowski, Quilt Designer
Hooked on quilting from the moment she tried it, Cheryl Malkowski has crafted a career from her passion. In addition to designing for fabric companies, Cheryl shares her enthusiasm for…
Spotlight: Lea McComas, Thread Painter & Fiber Artist
As Lea McComas travels the world and immerses herself in rich and vibrant cultures, her art reflects the human experience. With fabric and thread, she captures moments that highlight the…
Spotlight: Yulia Brodskaya, Artist and Illustrator
What's in a name? In illustrator Yulia Brodskaya's case, her name was instrumental in discovering her unique process of creating paper art. Reaching for a way to illustrate "Yulia" in…
Spotlight: Zoey Washington, DIY Fashion Brand Creator
Zoey Washington's SEWSQUAD is all about creating an inclusive line of DIY fashion to empower a young audience to find their own style and rock it. Her super-accessible designs can…
Spotlight: Faith Hagenhofer, Fiber Artist and Shepherd
For as long as she can remember, Faith Hagenhofer has made creative things. But when she and the hands-on process of feltmaking connected, it was kismet - and she shows…
Spotlight: Mary Blythe, Designer of Heirloom Handwork
With a love of antiques, creating with warm, rich wool is a natural artistic outlet for Mary Blythe. She designs heirloom projects with the future in mind, encouraging others to…