Author Interview & a Blog Raffle!

Linda Richter — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:16:39 GMT

There are so many I love! So I think the one that I would like to have back to craft all day with would be my mom! I think I missed the cut-off..must've been yesterday.

Janet — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:58:32 GMT

FRIDA KAHLO.....she was like none other. She was beautiful, talented and her art makes you think.

Sharon Eisen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:37:15 GMT

My wish list varies from day to day, but right now my tastes run to Vera Wang, Tina Givens and Linda and Laura Kemshall. Perhaps I am focusing on the season and the need to buy a gift for a friend who is a make-up artist and entertainer with a funky but restrained side to her. I think that these artists fit the bill. Not only that but they seemed focussed and ever so polite. Their verbal delivery is subdued, yet their style is somewhat bold. I would think that they could convey their message in a polite but controlled method and not scare the life out of me! I like the way that they deliver their message.

Joanie Hoffman — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:27:28 GMT

Carla Sonheim for a day & Karen Grenfell (of http://mimiloveforever.blogspot.com/) for a day would be a wonderous treat for me!

Denny Peterson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:54:27 GMT

This is a tough question! Today, I think I'd like to spend time with Beryl Taylor. She works with fabric (which is where I feel comfortable), but is also out there with other art things so that I feel brave enough to try those other things every once in a while to see what happens. And, she seems like she has a sense of humor so things aren't too serious along the way!!

Trish C. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:40:27 GMT

For sure it would be Da Vinci. He was creative in so many areas that it would be wonderful to get into that mind and maybe find some new ways to "see" things. I like adding new techniques and materials to my arsonal and I am sure I would come aways with hundreds of ideas from him.

whitney — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:12:44 GMT

I would love to meet the Kemshalls as well. I reread their book "The Painted Quilt" over and over again just hoping their talent will rub off onto me!

Joan J — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:56:19 GMT

I'm a traditional quilter, though I admire those with the creativity to do art quilts! If I could spend time with someone I consider an "artist" in the quilt world, it would be Harriet Hargrave - master machine quilter and author of several books on machine quilting and machine applique. I've read interviews with her and just seems like someone I can not only learn from, but enjoy having a cup of tea with!

Jamie V — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:45:49 GMT

My dream craft date would be with Lenore Tawney - she was 100 years old when she died in 2007. She was an amazing fiber artist and sculptor. She definitely pushed the limits in the craft/art world and her work is amazing. I love her book - Signs on the Wind - Postcard Collages... Jamie V in MT http://rem-nants.blogspot.com amzanioli@yahoo.com

Sue in Minneapolis — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:18:07 GMT

My list is also very long, but at the top would have to be DJ Pettitt. Why? I had the great luck to have had one class with DJ several years ago. She is so willing to share, offer suggestions, and push you in your own direction. Not to mention that her art is superb.

llb — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:44:45 GMT

So hard to choose - lots of talented people out there ! I would love to take a class with Jane Davies - I love her collage and her collages w/ color.

kayla — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:48:05 GMT

a date with jackson pollock would be so much fun...paint splattering everywhere and large canvases strewn across the floor of a huge loft...yum.

Doreen Kinkade — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:47:03 GMT

I would pick Lynda Monk. She is always experimenting and shows you how she does the fantastic projects.

Fulvia — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:50:47 GMT

Pocahontas Bolton, that's who!

Kim Wulfert — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:42:02 GMT

Without hesitation, Nancy Crow.