Livia Papiernik – Windows On Wonderful Weirdness
Livia Papiernik is a mixed media artist whose storytelling combines passion, tragedy and comedy to create enchanting embroidered vignettes.
Livia Papiernik is a mixed media artist whose storytelling combines passion, tragedy and comedy to create enchanting embroidered vignettes.
We’ve put together a selection of 12 of the best quilting books to make your Christmas gift buying easy! Quilting books for any skill level from beginner to pro!
In Quilty Pleasures Julie Rodgers shows us black and white quilts with examples featured from quilting arts and quilt inspiration online textile art websites.
Explore the captivating world of Oregon Trail quilts. Discover the rich history and symbolism embedded in these textile treasures.
There are man reasons why people quilt. Like, perhaps, all forms of handwork, quilting seems to incite introspection, dreams, memories, and much more as our mind and soul become immersed in the process of making something. We will look at how quilting can heal in this issue of Quilty Pleasures by Julie Rodgers.
Julie Rodgers writes her column Quite Pleasures column this issue on the book Unconventional and Unexpected by Roderick Kiracofe using her own experience to present this book to us so that we may purchase our own copy.
This Quilty Pleasures reveals the story behind the historical figure Harriet Powers. She was considered to be one of the most skilled quilters known. Our columnist discusses her place in history and the quilt techniques she is famous for.
An art quilt is a quilt style which moves away from the traditional types that are most commonly associated with quilting. It is method of quilting which is art-led, not pattern-led like patchwork quilting. The focus of interest in art quilts is in the aesthetic design rather than the use of the quilt. Art Quilts vary in style from realistic to abstract and use many techniques or fibre varieties.
In this issue of Quilty Pleasures, Julie Rodgers discusses seasonal quilts and gives us inspiration to make us think about designing our own.
In this column ‘Stitching it real’ we will learn all about how meat and textile art can be connected to create great contemporary work!
It is that time of year when Halloween is just around the corner! Our quilty Pleasures columnist Julie tells us: ‘I am not a fanatic of Halloween things but I do love a good Halloween quilt and print. I thought it would be fun to look at some quilt patterns and also new Halloween fabric prints.’ Read all about the ideas on offer in this issue of Quilty Pleasures.
Summer (usually June in the United States) is often a time for weddings. I have long been a fan of Double Wedding Ring quilts because they are often so vibrant with a great deal of white or light background to really set off the rings. There are many ways to make this particular pattern.
