Images In Bloom

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/members/images-in-bloom

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/members/smudged-textiles-studio

Delighted with Colin's Creatures!

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.

Clairon Ferrono of  fabric8tions

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/members/atelier-iona-loyola-textiles 

Sunflower Design

Sunflower Design

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/members/sunflower-design

Silks For You

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.  

CherScapes Fiber Art Studios

CherScapes on TAFA

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".

Donna Burkholder

Donna Burkholder on TAFA

Donna sells beautiful quilt patterns and kits that she designs in her Etsy shop.  She also dyes fabric, also available for purchase!

MOLICA Natural Fibre Art and Craft

MOLICA Natural Fibre Art and Craft

Michelle Jose is our newest member from Australia! Woo hoo! She creates great Waldorf inspired toys using felt and fleece. Fun, safe, and a green product!

Julaine Lofquist-Birch

Julaine Lofquist-Birch

Julaine Lofquist-Birch is a mixed-media artist from Rockford, Illinois. She sews, knits and embroiders and has just started working with nuno felt. Come visit her profile! http://www.tafalist.com/members/julaine-lofquist-birch