PREPARING ARTWORK FOR EXHIBITION
TIPS FOR FIBRE AND TEXTILE ARTISTS Exhibiting artwork is an exciting yet often nerve-wracking experience, especially for fibre artists....
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CREATING WITH PURPOSE: SOCIAL ISSUES IN FIBRE ART
In the world of fibre art, the tactile nature of materials and the thoughtful creation of textures allow artists to express deep emotions...
BEATING THE LAST MINUTE RUSH: HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING AND MEET YOUR CREATIVE DEADLINES STRESS-FREE
We've all been there: knowing that the deadline for a big project is looming, but somehow leaving it until the last minute. The stress...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I LOOSE MY MOJO
This is something that seems to happen to everyone at some point in their creative journey. As a quilter or fibre artist, your creative...
Quilt Festivals and What They Mean to Me
After attending the South African National Quilt Festival in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, as a teacher, competitor, and delegate, I...
MY FASCINATION WITH THE TREE OF LIFE
Trees have always held a special place in my heart. From the huge baobab trees of northern South Africa to the towering redwoods of...
WHAT IS FIBRE ART?
As I’m sitting here in my studio, thinking about all the stunning fibre artworks that arrived at my home in the last two months, I’m...
DECORATING TEXTILE ART USING MACHINE COUCHING
As an active member of the textile artist community, I believe I speak for many of us when I say that our search for innovative methods...
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