Cottagecore is an aesthetic movement that gained fast popularity in 2020. It combines aspects of farming, outdoors, and rustic crafts and goods. Some decidedly cottagecore items are: fresh produce, fresh baked goods, coffee and tea, cats, vintage clothing, mushrooms, autumn, string instruments, lily pads, florals, and Victorian-esque clothing and art. A large feature of cottagecore… Read more »
History of Fiber Art
Handcrafting beautiful works of art is not new to humanity. However, as technology continues to progress, the way in which we create does, too! The creative process looks different for everyone, which is part of what makes art so special! Past Fiber Art Fiber art has been around for centuries, however the type as we… Read more »
My First Collage Pieces
My first collage pieces were made as placements for my parents and were inspired by fabric that showed dramatic turquoise ocean waves, which my husband Curt got for me, along with the leaf fabric that went into the trees. By coincidence, that same summer of ’96, I had gotten the wood grain fabric to make… Read more »
What is the Fast Friday Fabric Challenge?
In October of 2006, I came across an on-line group which had started just the month before; it called itself the Fast Friday Fabric Challenge (FFFC). Their goal was to encourage quick work at creating quilted artwork. On the fourth Friday of each month, one group member would post a challenge which included a theme… Read more »
My Creative Process
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 »
Check Out Tobi Collage at the Upcoming Ashland Art Show!
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 »