April 9th, 2007
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 […]
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March 31st, 2007
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 […]
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March 31st, 2007
“Mom, my ATC [Artist Trading Card] is in the new book, 1000 Artist Trading Cards,” my daughter exclaimed.
Sure enough, when we received a copy of the book by Art Quilting magazine and edited by Patricia Bolton, there was an ATC by Beth Mastin (along with other quilters and fabric artists). Beth’s card also appeared in the magazine […]
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March 27th, 2007
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, […]
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March 10th, 2007
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 […]
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March 4th, 2007
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 […]
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