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Quilting and Patchwork

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 […]

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March 31st, 2007

1000 ATCs in a New Book

“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 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 […]

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