Dollhouse Quilts | Art Quilts
in this Quilty pleasures we take a look at miniature quilts made for dolls houses. Some are shown as up close quilt patterns and other images show the quilts on doll house furniture. Hexagonal Quilts are a bit hit here.
in this Quilty pleasures we take a look at miniature quilts made for dolls houses. Some are shown as up close quilt patterns and other images show the quilts on doll house furniture. Hexagonal Quilts are a bit hit here.
In this second volume of Exploring Art Quilts, this creative and inspiring book which has been brought together by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) 12 artists are interviewed and explored. With over 300 high quality images revealing the cutting edge of quilting art today. We will come across flat art quilts as well as more surprising variations, including a 3D head and even a dolls house. Other content explores how the work of juried artist members ties in with their own culture, with images galleries to show the range and diversity of their art.
What could be better than ice cream on a summer day? In this issue of Stitching It Real with Alicia Kozlowska she brings to our attention a few artists who feature it and other foodie delights in their art work and textile art.
Explore the captivating world of Oregon Trail quilts. Discover the rich history and symbolism embedded in these textile treasures.
Learn about needle felted art dolls in this issue of Felter Skelter by Zoe Williams. Old ladies in felt to snow creatures are all featured.
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.
In this Felter Skelter column, Zoe Williams shares four top needle felting artists who have social media profiles on Instagram and also often have their own shops online.
Needle Felting is not difficult, it simply takes practice. There are plenty of good guides both online and in books to help you practice and learn the techniques involved. In this post we will explain what needle felting is, what tools are required as well as showcasing some artists who have used this art form.
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.
We’ve got 15 amazing needle felting artists that will inspire you to unlock the creative possibilities with your needle felting tools! Find out more at Mr X Stitch!
Felt unicorns are the subject of this months Felter Skelter column. Find our favourites and then think about which felt artists you like too. These felt sculptures are truly brilliant examples of textile art, using needle felting as a technique. They are all on the felt unicorn theme, yet each artist has an individual approach.
Portable Patchwork: The Women Pioneers of the Original Quick & Easy Quilting Method by Pamela Weeks is a book that explores the history of “quilting as you go” techniques and provides the reader with a modern connection to this perennially popular pastime.