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Nov 29th-22:00 GMT (5pm EST)
Artist Traci Bautista

Traci is creative director and owner of treiC Designs. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Woodbury University, with a major in Graphic Design and Marketing. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Traci Bautista held jobs as a graphic designer, event planner, marketing director, professional cheerleader, elementary art history teacher, fashion designer, Web designer, and tradeshow manager – just to name a few. Experiences that she gained in these positions, coupled with her innate drive to explore and create without boundaries are what contribute to her growing success as a collage and mixed media artist.

Traci travels across the country and internationally to offer workshops and classes on handmade books, art journals, mixed-media collage, and surface design. Combining her love of designing clothes, doodling and lettering, Traci creates vibrantly colored handmade journals, custom handbags and paintings that are layered with rich textures of stained papers, painted sewn fabric, “girlie glam” ink drawings and free style lettering. Her artwork has been featured in Somerset Studio, Altered Couture, cloth.paper.scissors, Creative TECHniques, Belle Armoire and various books. She has been a regular guest artist on HGTV & DIY Network Craft Lab. Traci is the author of, Collage Unleashed, and writes a regular column called Creativity Unleashed in Somerset Studio Magazine. To learn more about her artwork, events and daily musings visit www.treicdesigns.com or her blog http://kollaj.typepad.com.

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September 7, 2009 to December 21, 2009 – Normanton on the Wolds
THE ARTIST'S WAY GROUP

September 16, 2009 at 6pm to December 2, 2009 at 6pm – Fleisher Art Memorial
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September 25, 2009 at 6:30pm to December 23, 2009 at 6:30pm – Atelier e Loja Real-iz-art
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Tutorial: Double-ruffle Chesney skirt for little girls

chesneyskirt Natalia from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial for her Chesney skirt for little girls. This little gathered skirt features a double row of ruffles at the bottom, and is embellished with a large fabric blossom. This is such a fun little skirt – you’d be hard pressed to find a fabric combination that wouldn’t look good as Chesney skirt. Go to…

Masculine vibe quilt top

masculine quilt top Loreen of Loreen Leedy’s Studio made this wonderful quilt top she says has a distinctive masculine vibe. I call it modern, and I heart it. Go here to see Loreen’s creative process as she auditions fabrics, adds value separation and even sneaks in some flannel! Her use of yellow* fabric stands out.

*Someone in my local quilter’s guild said the secret to making a successful quilt is to always…

Tutorial: Little felt ice skate Christmas ornaments

felticeskates Not Quite Vintage shares a tutorial showing how to make these little felt ice skate Christmas ornaments. I love the vintage feel of this project! They were inspired by a similar pair of her Gram’s Ice Skate ornaments. Get the how-to.

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Pie Favors

I love this idea for wedding or party favors: mini pies. Find the how-tos and inspiration HERE at Style Me Pretty.

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Tutorial: Little girl’s tank from a tote bag

totebagtop Lynnette from Get Your Craft On shows how to make a tank top for a little girl out of a tote bag. Cool idea! Go to the tutorial.

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[via Dollar Store Crafts]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, girl, tank, top, shirt, tote, bag, refashion[/tags]

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Monthly Challenges

October's Challenge winner is Leslie Cohen.

November Challenge This months challenge is being sponsored by Craftcast!

The month of November is filled with anticipation of the coming holidays. Gathering with family and friends to share special meals, memories and holiday cheer. The challenge for November is to create a journal page, quilt or piece of art in any medium, size or technique reflecting the holiday spirit. Post your challenge piece by Midnight November 30, 2009 to be eligible to win a free online class from Craftcast! ************************************************************************************************************* The Rules: You must post a photo of your piece in the flickr group set up for this challenge by midnight 11/30/09. Your art must be a piece created in the month of November 2009. Artwork created prior to November 2009 is not eligible. Doesn't matter where in the world you live, you can enter the challenge so international group members are encouraged to enter the challenge. Post all of your photos in the Flickr webpage. If you have any questions post them on the forum.

Hot Topic of the Month!

Are you planning on making gifts for the holidays this year? If you are, what will you be making? Do you have a favorite source for gift making project ideas?

Visit the forum here if you'd like to participate in this discussion!

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New TV programme 11 Replies

Next week brings the start of a new TV series on the internet and UK TV. It features several fiber/textile artists and will also be available on DVD. Find out more at www.colouricious.com. What wou...

Started by Myfanwy. Last reply by Lorraine Rigby Nov 19.

Where do you find your fabrics? 11 Replies

I don't have many fabric stores around here. I have tried Jo-Anns but rarely find fabric I am looking for. I am looking for fabric with writing and calligraphy. I also like faces. Any suggestions? ...

Started by Astrid Zucker. Last reply by Lorraine Rigby Nov 19.

Hot topic question of the month - November 2009! 5 Replies

Are you planning on making gifts for the holidays this year? If you are, what will you be making? Do you have a favorite source for gift making project ideas?

Started by Sue Bleiweiss. Last reply by Michele chisholm Leavitt Nov 9.

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then again ,another of the ilustrations stored (and forgotten), that recently i decided to finish, hope you loke it :)

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"Many A Flightless Bird"

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Watermedia on paper

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"contemplating the mystery"
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title inspired by Rachel Carson quote: "Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.”

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Snow - close up

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dipping into my scrap bag, for the snow, I chose several whites (slubbed silk, linen, various kinds of cotton and cotton/linen, and cotton/lycra blends), a finely striped blue & white cotton/lycra fabric and two re-purposed items, a white silk blouse grown too small and a grey pillowcase, worn to lovely soft hand.

Moonlit trees

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A detail of the night sky (which contains portions of my all time favourite shirt!) and snow. The trees are black wool.

Winter Moon

Diva Quilts has added a photo to the pool:

My latest art quilt, inspired by the winter hymn by Jean de Brebeuf called "Huron Carol"

The line, "Twas in the moon of winter time and all the geese had fled" created a very specific image in my mind, which I have translated here, in fabric.

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arlee has added a photo to the pool:

A. This is NOT my work, so don't compliment me on it :}
B. Does anyone know what the outside stitch is?

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