July 26, 2013
July 6, 2013
In Memorium: Heather Lair
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the death of our TAFA Team member, Heather Lair. Heather was from Gimli, Canada, and actively involved with the quilting community in her area and online. She was funny, joyous, sweet, and a beloved teacher. She made beautiful art quilts and carried smaller works in her Etsy shop: art cards, pouches, etc.
Please visit a tribute to her on our main site: In Memorium, Heather Lair
She is sorely missed!
June 26, 2013
Images In Bloom
Barbara Bloom does Shibori on silk, crochets wire into beaded jewelry and makes soap with her husband. She lives in Parma, Ohio (USA) and has a nice shop on Etsy.
Visit her profile on TAFA: http://www.tafalist.com/
Visit her profile on TAFA: http://www.tafalist.com/
June 2, 2013
Smudged Textiles Studio
Smudged Textiles Studio
Lynn Krawczyk from Plymouth, Michigan (USA) is well-known in our circles for her thermofax techniques, instruction, and services. She offers lots of ready made screens and will create ones from your images through her Etsy shop. She also makes beautiful collages, layers of fabric and paint finished off with stitching and beads.
Learn more about Smudged Textiles Studio on TAFA! http://www.tafalist.com/
June 1, 2013
Delighted with Colin's Creatures!
I am Clairan Ferrono, a member of the TAFA list, an art quilter. Recently I saw a post about a new member, Colin's Creatures. My daughter's birthday was coming up and she loves goats, so I thought I'd check it out on his Etsy site. Colin Richmond makes engaging porcelain and wool animals, usually sheep and the like. I was going to order one, but he had a good deal on a set of three Nubian goats, so I decided to go all out. His prices are very reasonable. I was absolutely delighted when I received them. Each one is individual, has a personality, and is a lovely collectible. I am totally satisfied with my purchase. It's a pleasure to support a fellow artist, and to be able to give a beautiful piece of handcraft.
May 30, 2013
Atelier Iona Loyola Textiles
Atelier Iona Loyola Textiles
Atelier Iona Loyola Textiles actually started out with weaving, but then took a felting class a decade ago and fell in love with the process. Iona is originally from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), but now makes her home in New York City and enjoys walking around Central Park for inspiration. Her felted garments and accessories are luxurious, rich in color and texture, and reflect her lovely spirit.Go visit! http://www.tafalist.com/
May 23, 2013
Sunflower Design
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Marcy Horswell of Cumberland, BC (Canada) loves sunflowers! She makes quilts of them, draws them and named her business Sunflower Design! Her quilts and graphic design business all come from a place of creative exploration. She states:
"Why do I pursue creativity? When I turn to my studio, it is to escape the fast-paced and stressful world I live in. Time slows down when I walk through the studio door; in fact, time becomes irrelevant. As I familiarize myself with my space and collections, my life takes on a quiet rhythm. My senses become acutely aware of colour, texture and the quiet. Sketches go down on paper, needles go through fabric and layers form one on top of another. My heart beats to my own rhythm and a new idea is born."
Visit her profile on TAFA: http://www.tafalist.com/
"Why do I pursue creativity? When I turn to my studio, it is to escape the fast-paced and stressful world I live in. Time slows down when I walk through the studio door; in fact, time becomes irrelevant. As I familiarize myself with my space and collections, my life takes on a quiet rhythm. My senses become acutely aware of colour, texture and the quiet. Sketches go down on paper, needles go through fabric and layers form one on top of another. My heart beats to my own rhythm and a new idea is born."
Visit her profile on TAFA: http://www.tafalist.com/
May 21, 2013
Silks For You
Caroline Spooner, native of England, lives in California and enjoys mountain views from her studio. She primarily works with silks, using many different techniques, but especially enjoys shibori.
April 11, 2013
CherScapes Fiber Art Studios
CherScapes, one of our pioneer members, joined TAFA in July of 2010. Check out her profile for her gorgeous textiles, garments and the launch of her new book, "Fabric Surface Design".
April 5, 2013
Donna Burkholder
Donna sells beautiful quilt patterns and kits that she designs in her Etsy shop. She also dyes fabric, also available for purchase!
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