Inquiring Minds

Pokey — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:47:03 GMT

Carrie, what an amazing trip! A friend of mine Mary Fisher frequently goes to Africa as part of a program to teach women who are HIV positive how to make bracelets that are sold at Macy's. These women are getting 100% of the profits from the bracelets they have made. Have you heard of the Oprah bracelet? That's what Mary has spearheaded. Check out her website to learn more information and good luck! http://www.maryfisher.com/bracelets_main.htm

Carrie LeMaster — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:32:58 GMT

I am taking a group of 6 women to S. Africa in June to teach quilting skills so the women of a very remote and poor area are able to support themselves. I am very interested in teaching embellishments along with quilting as they have such a rich history. We will be working with the Venda tribe. Any help you could give me would be wonderful.

Helen Reimers — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:25:15 GMT

I love your magizine, Quilting Arts. I'm the only art quilter in my area, so the magizine is my only contact with other like minded artist. The difference it as made in my work is an understatement. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Debi Wilson — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:58:57 GMT

I just subscribed to your Quilting Arts magazine and have found a wonderful community of people who think outside the box in creating fiber art. I am being introduced to products and techniques and am looking forward to trying out both. I have been quilting for several years and am happiest when I am creating something without a pattern and letting the quilt create itself. I am looking forward to breaking away from the commercial fabric and begin the quilting process from hand dyed or painted fabric. I would welcome any advice on branching out into that area. Thanks for a great magazine.

nicole ingegneri — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:24:32 GMT

I'm replying...I read both cloth, paper, scissors and quilting arts before I go to bed to ensure that I have amazing, creative dreams!

ROSALIE GRIEDER — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:11:51 GMT

I POSTED 2 ENTERIES ON THE MAGIC OF FIBERS NOVEMBER 8 07 WHY IS THERE ANOTHER NAME?

ROSALIE GRIEDER — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:10:27 GMT

REGARDING FIBER MAGIC I JUST WENT TO MY STUDIO REMEMBERING WHAT I READ IN SILK PAPER CREATIONS BY JUDITH PINNELL SO I EXPERMINTED WITH A FEW FELTED PIECES. THE FIRST I SPRAY STARCHED AND IRONED IT GAVE THE FELTED PIECE A STIFFNESS SO DID JO SONJA'S TEXTILE MEDIUM IT WAS EASIER TO ATTACH TO THE CARD STOCK.

ROSALIE GRIEDER — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:16:16 GMT

THE MAGIC OF FIBERS I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH WET AND DRY FELTING FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. ONE DAY I BEGAN TO LAY OUT 3 SHEER LAYERS OF RANDOM COLORED STAPLES OF MERINO WOOL BLENDED WITH ANGELINA FIBERS ON TO A WASH AWAY FUSIABLE WEBBING (7X7. I THEN TOOK LAMBS TAIL (NOVELTY FIBERS) AND BEGAN TO SNIP THE ENDS OF THE FIBERS ALOWING THEM TO FALL WHERE THEY MAY. THEN TAKE WISPS OF THE WOOL STAPLES TO ENTRAP THE FIBERS (REMEMBER) GO LIGHTLY WITH THE WISPS ITS PURPOSES IS TO ENTRAP THE FIBERS NOT OBSCURE THEM. WHEN FINISHED WITH THIS PROCESS BEGIN TO NEEDLE FELT BY HAND OR MACHINE, WASH AWAY WEBBING. NOW THAT YOUR PIECE IS FELTED TAKE A WINDOWED CARD STOCK AND USE THE WINDOW AS A VIEW FINDER TO DISCOVER AN IMMAGINED LANDSCAPE. DO YOU SEE A RIVER, MOUNTAIN, ROLLING HILLS, FIELD OF FLOWERS ETC YOUR EYE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE MAGIC. NOW THAT YOU HAVE DETERMINED WHAT YOU LIKE YOU CAN CUT THE SELECTION OUT REMEMBER LARGER THAN THE CARDS WINDOW AND MOUNT WITH YOUR CHOICE OF ADHESIVE. (I HAVE MOUNTED MY SOME OF MY WORK ON REFLECTIVE PAPER AND COLORED PAPER, THEN ATTACH TO THE WINDOWED CARD STOCK. I PERFER HAND MADE PAPERS THIS GAVE THE PIECE ADDED DEMENSION ALONG WITH ADDED CHARMS BUTTONS ETC. PS. SOME TIMES I THINK OF A PLACE AND ITS COLOR PALETTE AND I USE THIS PROCESS AND IT WILL APPEAR IN AN ABSTRACT WAY. DEPENDING ON THE WINDOW SIZE YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CREATE A FEW CARDS

Teresa AL-Alban — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:45:49 GMT

I've been quilting for more than 12 years and happiest when I'm being creative and getting inspiration from other artists. I think Quilting Arts does just that fills you with ideas which you probably won't be able to complete in a lifetime.

Kate S. — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:50:47 GMT

I'm a reasonably new quilter, striving to become a contemporary art quilter. Love the website and creative information! I'm exploring various mediums for my art quilting and many ideas are formimg as a result of your magazines. I just recently subscribed and am anxiously waiting for the next issues. In the meantime, I'd like to know if anyone has found a good source for purchasing metrosome or mettler thread? And of course, I'd love some freebies. All the Best! Kate

Stacey Aasved — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:44:15 GMT

I am replying to the Freebies. I love the Cloth Paper Scissor Magazine. I have lots of hopes and dreams about experimenting with the techniques I am learning about. The first contest/challenge I have ever entered was from this Magazine. Thanks for all th great ideas!! ...and send free stuff...

Susan Huryn — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:04:05 GMT

I'm slowly going through your web-site and just realized that you were offering freebies. I know I'm late, but if not, I could use some creative juices.

Jaine — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:09:43 GMT

A friend showed me a copy of CPS and I HAD to go get my own. Hoping to enter challenges if pinched nerve will allow. I've been collecting "stuff" for years, sewing for over 50(yikes!!) and want to do some more artistic things. Large stash of fabric, beads, threads, just got Lutradur and Oliver Twists Experimental packs in 2 colors as well as dyed cocoons. Think I may have to order all the back issues of CPS, I have all QA issues and love going back to look at them. I'm mostly a lurker on the QA list but love reading all the posts. Wish I had known about this when the freebies were flowing! Great job, Pokey!

Lynnea75 — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:46:10 GMT

I have subscribed to Quilting Arts Magazine for over 2 years. It is a great inspiration. Recently, I also purchased items like Oliver Twists from the website. I am organizing these items with my materials for a wallhanging. It would be great if I am one of the ten selected to receive embellishments:)

Lynnea Schwieters — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:11:18 GMT

I have been subscribing to your magazine for 2 years. It is a great inspiration and recently I purchased some items from your website including Oliver Twists Experiment pkg. Cannot wait to organize my thoughts to create a wallhanging with these materials and my collection of fabrics. Hope I am in the running for the free embellisments to add to this project:)