Scholars of American cultural history have declared that the two arts America has contributed to the world are patchwork quilting and jazz. They represent improvisation and the spirit of independence, also the will to have uplifting elements in a harsh environment and ‘making something out of nothing’ as the folk songs say. Not true that […]
Handmade Artists Shout Out This weeks On Fire for Handmade Shout Out is for Amanda’s Granny on. You will find beautiful quilted creations in this artists shop. Pictured Left: Quilted Pot Holder Blue Patchwork This potholder of blues and a pinch of greens is made of repurposed, but new, left overs from another sewing project. […]
A log cabin quilt goes back ages and ages. I don’t know who invented it or originally designed it, but it was probably someone looking to use up bits and pieces of material. Surprisingly, making a log cabin quilt block is simple IF you can cut and sew straight! It’s also a great way to […]
My name is Sandi Levy; they tell me I am a fiber artist. I have a very difficult time owning that term. Although I understand that what I do takes a modicum of creative ability, I have trouble with the “artist” part of the phrase. Perhaps ‘fiber obsessive’ would work better! My mediums are […]
I Knit Quilt Sew is such a talented artist who specializes in Handmade baby and art quilts, rag dolls, teddy bears, and baby knits. I especially love all the rag dolls. Like Olivia Olivia just makes me smile! She would be a wonderful friend for a little girl or a cheery gift for someone who […]
In trying to tap the creative gene I feel I must have inherited from my Mom (the painter) I’ve tried several different crafts: knitting, basket weaving, drawing, water color painting, cross stitch & embroidery, quilting, stained glass, mosaics, and more. But none “stuck” until I took my first jewelry making class in 2007. After filling […]
