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Quilting and Patchwork

May 9th, 2007

Quilting Arts to Appear on TV

Patricia Bolton, editor of Quilting Arts Magazine and Cloth Paper Scissors, will be hosting a PBS quilting show, “Quilting Arts TV.”  The show will debut near the end of 2007.  Ttaping of the episodes soon will begin.
Those who read Quilting Arts Magazine and/or Cloth Paper Scissors are familiar with Patricia and the work she inspires […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

April 9th, 2007

Viewing ATCs by Quilters

In a previous post, I mentioned the new book, 1000 ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), with photos of these playing card size pieces of art by quilters and fabric artists.  Also, my daughter, Beth, had one of her ATCs selected for inclusion in the book.
As mentions at her Meandering Threads blog, the one she pictures there […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

March 31st, 2007

ATCs Spread Across the Quilting/Fiber Arts World

 Chloe, at the Tangled Thread blog also creates ATCs [Artist Trading Cards], one of the popular projects in the quilting and fiber arts world. She recently posted three of the ATCs she has made for fun. 
You might want to see them at Artist Trading Cards from My Studio.
I found very interesting the way Chloe used a […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

March 27th, 2007

The Fascination of Small Quilting Projects

Chloe at Tangled Thread talks about small projects you can carry in your purse to keep you busy when you’re away from home.  What about some small quilting/fabric art projects that you can tote along that don’t take up much space.          These can include glass cases, potholders, artist trading cards (ATCs), fabric postcards, coin/change purse, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

March 10th, 2007

The Kaleidoscope Card - a Variation that Inspires Quilters

As I explored the topic of ATC’s (Artist Trading Cards), postcards, and greeting cards, I discovered some interesting variations.  One of these is the Kaleidoscope Art Card, designed and created by quilter Ann S. Lainhart.
Ann makes these cards with fabric kaleidoscope shapes in the center of each.  They are coordinated with colored envelopes.  On her web site, you’ll find […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

March 9th, 2007

ATC’s, All the Rage with Quilters & Fabric Artists

ATC’s (Artist Trading Cards), those playing card size pieces of art made of a variety of materials, have become very popular in the art world and among quilters and fabric artists along with mixed media specialists, too. 
*They’re quick to make.
*This is a way to experiment with  new techniques without great expense.
*They’re fun to make.
*It’s enjoyable […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

March 4th, 2007

ATCs Popular in the Quilting/Fabric Art World

ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards, have become popular in the art world and are invading the quilting and fabric art arena, too.  These are the size of playing cards or baseball cards.  You can make them using stamping techniques, fabric, fiber, and paper collage.
                  My daughter has participated in groups that trade the cards the […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 23rd, 2007

Using Your Quilting or Craft to Stamp Out Alzheimer’s

Katelyn Thomas, of the Life Without Memories blog and b5media’s Stamping Mad, is concerned about proposed decreases in federal funding for Alzheimer’s research and has been thinking of some fund raising projects.  Among these is using one’s artistic ability to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.
One of the ideas she’s considering involves Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), those playing card size […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments