A handcrafted art quilt is a unique work of fine art that can be held onto for many years and even passed down as a family heirloom. Textiles are more durable than you may think. After all, museums around the world display works of fiber art that date back hundreds or thousands of years ago…. Read more »
4 Advantages to Shopping for Art Online
Modern online shopping has revolutionized the retail industry. Consumers buy everything online these days—clothing, electronics, furniture, even groceries. The one thing that some people still seem reluctant to buy through the internet though is artwork, especially collectors and other individuals looking for original pieces. Being hesitant to invest in an original artwork you haven’t seen… Read more »
The Benefits of Choosing Handcrafted Over Machine-Made Products
When you’re searching for an item for yourself or to gift to someone else, you want to be sure you’re spending your money on something that’s worth the price. Your first thought is probably to shop at a department store or order off of Amazon, if only for the sake of convenience and selection. These… Read more »
Different Types of Quilts
The creation and use of quilts date back centuries, before European settlers even began the colonization of the western hemisphere. Like most fiber art, quilting was born out of necessity and steadily evolved over the years into a form of decorative and expressive art. Throughout those years of evolution, many distinct styles of quilting have… Read more »
3 Reasons to Buy Your Artwork from Independent Artists
Finding the right piece of art to display in your home can be both exciting and challenging. You want something that will be fresh and unique in your space, but that still falls within your price range. While you could head to your local home goods store and grab something from the mass-produced “wall art”… Read more »
What Is Fiber Art?
Painting; drawing; photography; sculpture; there are so many different mediums of art available to us, it would be difficult to name them all. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that we’re constantly discovering new types of art that have a unique history, community, and technique all their own. Fiber art is, perhaps, one of the… Read more »