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Letters Home: Cutting the Grass & Feeding Sheep
Even something as simple as having a crew come to cut the lawn can become an event when living in Abadan! The crew arrives on their bicycles with a cart…
Spotlight: Bernie Tobisch, Sewing Machine Expert
If you sew, your sewing machine is probably your most important tool. And it may well be the largest investment in your sewing studio. It makes sense to know the…
Spotlight: Andie Solar, Fiber and Punch Needle Artist
When the right thing happens, go for it! That's what Andie Solar did when she lost her day job, took up punch needle embroidery as a hobby, then discovered there…
Spotlight: Kerry Kimber, Knitter and Author
Kerry Kimber's mother not only taught her to knit when she was little, she also gave teenaged Kerry free reign to raid her stash. Her mother's gift of creative joy…
Spotlight: Deb Taylor, Eco Artist
Even though she does not have a lot of traditional art supplies nearby, Deb Taylor finds a way to create. Always taking inspiration from her environment, whether a remote Mexican…
Spotlight: Jessica Long, Embroidery Artist
Like so many others, Jessica Long loved art as a child, but was steered in a more "practical" direction for a career. When she found herself in an area with…
Letters Home: Persian Dust Storm
This quilt depicts the turbulence of a Persian dust storm in 1959 and the way we feel in 2020. The dust and unrest covers everything, offering only glimpses of the other…
How to Make a Travel Kit for English Paper Piecing
Kraft-Tex is a versatile heavy paper product that sews like fabric and acts like leather. It's super sturdy, so is great for a project that will get a lot of…
Spotlight: Deborah Weir, Fiber Artist
Without formal art training - but with an innate need to create, Deborah Weir's fiber art career was sparked when she saw textiles displayed as fine art in the 1970s.…
Spotlight: Sherry Serafini, Bead Embroidery Artist
Sherry Serafini is a bead embroidery artist without fear. If an object inspires her, even if it's an unconventional choice for jewelry, she will create an elaborate design around it.…
Spotlight: Pat Sloan, Quilt and Fabric Designer
Pat Sloan's focus on quilting has been nonstop for the 30 years she has been creating with fabric, the last 20 as a busy full-time business. With a prior career…
Spotlight: Luana Rubin, Artist and Creative Entrepreneur
How do you spot Luana Rubin? She's the one with a gazillion balls in the air! Painter, photographer, art quilter, color forecaster, philanthropist, world traveler and fabric industry entrepreneur, Luana's…
Creative Things To Do In and Around San Francisco
San Francisco is known for its temperate climate, Golden Gate bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. There are so many sights to see and places to visit to spark your creativity. Stay…
Spotlight: Lotta Helleberg, Fiber Artist
Combining the essence of the flora that surrounds her Virginia home with her Scandinavian esthetic, Lotta Helleberg uses botanical contact printing (AKA eco-printing) as a foundation for her fiber art.…
Spotlight: Philippa Naylor, Textile Artist
Always up for the next challenge, Philippa Naylor takes on anything she needs to do to challenge her skills, grow as an artist and help others to grow, as well.…
Spotlight: Ingrid Alteneder, Quilt Designer
If you think that foundation paper piecing patterns are predictable, you have not met Ingrid Alteneder. From her third-floor studio in Frankfurt, Germany, Ingrid breaks images down into basic geometric…
Spotlight: Sue Burley, Textile Artist
Finding her creative path with a focus on issues that affect people's everyday lives, Sue Burley uses textiles to give form to her ideas. One piece inspires the next -…
Spotlight: Mary Vaneecke, Fiber Artist
Mary Vaneecke is a fiber artist with a passion for social issues and making a difference with her work. From small art quilts to curating a huge installation of 23,000…