3D Textiles

Jaana Mattson’s Landscapes in Wool: The Art of Needle Felting

Jaana Mattson’s Landscapes in Wool: The Art of Needle Felting is published by Schiffer Publishing. Within this book, you will find five step-by-step tutorials and fifty showings of the artist, Jaana Mattson’s original artwork. You will discover needle felted landscape scenes and how to create your own versions. Colour theory, the tools required and education into wool fibres are all covered to give you the best chance of achieving successful results from your own trials.

Quilt Block of the Month

Have you ever purchased, or taken part in, a quilt block of the month project? I have not but think the idea is so fun. I love the idea of block of the month when you are, perhaps, in a slump and do not know what to quilt next, but know that you want to make something! They are also a way to learn new approaches to quilting and often, as it involves groups, it is a way to quilt along with others no matter where you live.

Felt Potpourri

In this column written about needle felted sculptures we observe a selection of creatures, all in different forms. The links to find out more about their individual creators are given.

all about meat | soft sculpture

In this column ‘Stitching it real’ we will learn all about how meat and textile art can be connected to create great contemporary work!

Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild show

I attended a local quilt show this month. I do not think they had their show last year but I did write on this particular

Wonderful White Felt

In this column Felter Skelter by Zoe Williams we find lots of white felted items. Some of the artists involved use specific fibres such as Alpaca yarns to needle felt their creations. Sculptures are the main form of work observed, all in felt.

Halloween Time | Art Quilts

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.

Summertime Felt

Summertime is still here! The sun is shining (we hope), the weather is hot (we also hope), and thoughts naturally turn to the beach, pool parties, and ice cold treats. Here is some fun summer felt that’s sure to brighten your day, even if you have not had the away holiday you were hoping for…

Double Wedding Ring Quilt

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.