I firmly believe that everybody can create, and that the direction of that creativity will be unique to the creator. I came to fabric collage at a point where my husband and I had more than enough clothing, and I wanted to keep on sewing. I tried making doll clothes for my nieces, and while… Read more »
Why Fiber Art Makes for the Perfect Holiday Gift
When you’re searching for the perfect gift this holiday season, consider fiber art for that special someone. These hand-crafted pieces of art come in a variety of forms including collage arts to be displayed as wall hangings, quilted or knit handbags and fabric tote bags, as well as winter hats and mittens, and much more…. Read more »
Textile Art for Home Decor
How Knitting Can Benefit Your Health
When you think of hobbies that make you healthier, activities like running, biking, or lifting weights are what probably come to mind. Of course, these are all great ways to keep your mind and body in shape, but working up a sweat isn’t the only way to work on your health. Activities that are more… Read more »
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3 Reasons to Choose Fiber Art Over Paintings for Your Walls
No home is complete without art on the walls. Whether it’s family photos, shelving filled with accessories, traditional paintings, prints, or sculpture artwork, you need something to occupy all that bare space in order to make a room look cohesive. Paintings are typically the most popular type of art used to fill up walls, since… Read more »
Why Fiber Art is Growing in Popularity
Although fiber art has been around for thousands of years, it has seen a steady growth in popularity over the last few decades and has reached new heights, thanks to the social media age. Fiber art is defined simply as the weaving, knitting, pressing or knotting of pieces of natural (or artificial) fibers. Whether it… Read more »
The Do’s & Don’ts of Pricing Your Artwork
Making a living as an independent artist is no walk in the park. Not only do you have to produce enough work to make up your income, you also are responsible for marketing, selling, and shipping/delivering it to your buyers. Being an independent artist also means you have to be a bit of a business… Read more »
How to Tap into Your Creativity as an Artist
Just because you love something, doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. If you’re an artist, this is a truth you know very well. Whether you write, paint, draw, woodwork, make fiber art, or do any other type of creative work, we’ve all had periods where we feel blocked and unproductive. But the best things in life… Read more »
Choosing the Right Art for Your Home
Many people would argue that no home is complete without artwork. Furniture and décor are certainly important, but it’s the art on the walls that brings everything together and makes a space truly feel like your own. With that in mind, it can be daunting to choose the right pieces to add the right aesthetic… Read more »