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The theme of the Fall 2009 issue of Studios is Open Studios, so we're kicking it off with a virtual tour, and you're invited to participate. Be among the first to join, and win a door prize! Here’s how: Step 1. Take pictures and/or video of your studio. Maybe your studio is a large, dedicated...
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Hmmm. None of the folks whose names I drew for the Creative Makeover Bag have responded, so it's time to draw new names. Meva abonestell bondgirl koffiebean Phyllis Krosinsky Please send me your address at cprato@interweave.com . You have until Monday morning, ET, to claim your giveaway prize. More...
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It's still Friday where I live, so I'm still on time to announce the five Creative Makeover Bag Winners: BrendaSmoak Phylis Cindycoven bracys@cox.net forrestwife Send your address to me at cprato@interweave.com by Tuesday 9 a.m. ET and we'll send out your Creative Makeover Bag. If I don't...
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Careful readers of the Muse Flash section of the new issue of Cloth Paper Scissors (July/August ) are probably the first ones to read this blog post, as in it we told you to look for our Creative Makeover Kit giveaway in this space today. Those of you who marked your calendar--as well as those of you...
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Wow. Judging by the number of comments to my last post, the travel bags and iron were mighty tempting! I enjoyed reading all of your summer art travel plans--may you all have the good weather and health to carry them out. And now, for the winners: wer4tun8 linens2lace EllenB Otellie Congratulations!...
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In the new issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Studios , we have a special feature on Art on the Go--artsy travel destinations near and far, budget-saving tips, how to pack your art bag, in addition to lots of inside and outside summery studios. We also show readers some cool travel bags especially for artists...
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Flutterbugartgirl! She was randomly chosen to win the first In the Studio with Cate giveaway. Please email me your address Flutterbugartgirl, and I will send your winnings out poste haste. Didn't win? Don't despair. I have another giveaway coming next week. But I'll be blogging before that...
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It is so thrilling to see so many people joining our QA Community. I hope you are finding your way around successfully, posting in the forums, and enjoying the various features of this site! We want to make this community the fun and engaging place for art quilters and fiber artists to network, share...
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Fabric designer Melissa Averinos, whose studio graces the cover of the Spring issue of Studios, doesn't have a lot of room to work in. Her 10.5- by 23-foot space is not only narrow, it has two windows and three doorways. So, where to put a a design wall? How about right on one of the doors? Melissa...
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Winners of the Sidewinders To recap, last week I asked you which fruit or vegetable was the most popular entry depicted in thread and fabric for our "Fresh Picked" 2010 Quilting Arts Calendar contest. The five choices I gave were: Apples Pears Tomatoes Oranges Pumpkins If you answered pears...
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Congratulations to following 10 people for winning the first QA Blog fabric raffle for 2009! Thanks to everyone for posting your resolutions, goals, and good wishes for the New Year. We loved reading what you all aspire to accomplish by the end of the year. (You're an ambitious lot!) I ask that the...
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Thanks so much to everyone who sent Barbara your favorite art book titles and answered my Snooze or Cruise vacation question from my previous entry. Some of your responses were hilarious! This past vacation I had intended to only be a cruiser, but alas, fate intervened. A funny thing happened on the...
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This is the first of two blog entries where you, cherished blog reader, have the opportunity to receive a fat (and I mean FAT) stash of stenciled, screened, and stamped papers and hand-dyed fabrics. I will be giving 15 of these stashes away. Challenge Part 1 I’m posting this brief blog entry while I...