Needle Exchange – Exploring Craftivism
The fiber arts have long been implemented in exploring the sociopolitical arena. In recent years, Craftivism has been used to call attention to everything from
The fiber arts have long been implemented in exploring the sociopolitical arena. In recent years, Craftivism has been used to call attention to everything from
Trapunto Quilting uses two layers of fabric where stuffing is strategically placed and confined with stitches to create textural forms. It is also known as Italian or stuffed quilting and cotton cord is a common material used for the stuffing.
Thanks to Shea for contacting us about her excellent art quilts. “Shea Wilkinson, a Nebraska native, has sewn clothes, costumes, quilts, and dolls since childhood.
Artist Lou Gardiner has been commissioned to create a giant painted and embroidered quilt as part of Liberty’s 140th anniversary celebrations – and will join
Welcome to Inspired to Stitch, a column in which I interview textile and embroidery artists to discover their methods and motivations. This time, I welcome
Using a variety of threads in a needlework design is like using spices in cooking: all one flavor and texture can be rather bland, whereas
This time on Quilty Pleasures, I’m super-excited to share sneak peeks of the latest exhibition from the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. We all
In March the International Quilt Study Center & Museum opened its Exhibition Design Dynamics of Log Cabin Quilts in the Lois Gottsch Gallery at the
Let’s talk Log Cabin quilts. Log Cabin quilts are almost as popular today as they were they first emerged as a quilt style (sometime during
What can you do with a thread? Seventeen years working at a thread factory has led me to believe you can do anything. From cross
There is a little-known truth outside the textile world that I am going to share right now: Threads are made, not born. Whether the thread
A long long time ago, in a craft shop far far away… Click on the images to enjoy the original post!