Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

May 7th, 2008

Book review: Embellished Mini-Quilts

Embellished Mini-Quilts by Jamie Fingal
This is a great book for eye-candy, but not one that I would recommend to someone who is looking for the basics of making art quilts. If you’ve got experience, you’ll find it a treasure trove of ideas. If you haven’t, you’ll find it beautiful and lush, but frustrating in the […]

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April 24th, 2008

Painted Threads by Judy Coates Perez

Art Attack Thursday!

Judy Coates Perez makes beautiful quilts…out of lots of different materials! She is the mixed media artist’s dream when it comes to quilts, using paper and fabrics, stamping and sewing…basically whatever she feels like! I love her silly lighthearted pieces, and I also love her deeper ones with layers of meaning. You’ll enjoy […]

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May 5th, 2007

May showcase for the Arts & Design channel

My turn to host, and we have all been busy coming up with projects and posts that are worthy of Springtime! Our theme? May flowers, of course!

Tammy from Jewelry and Beading was recently inspired by watching a butterfly flit from one flower to another. The result? Flying Butterfly & Flower Earrings.

Noreen over at HankeringForYarn has […]

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