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Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Quilting

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Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting

Leave a comment in today’s post by December 15, 2018 and you are in the running for this creative fabric art book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide!

Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you’ll find:

  • Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for–and with–friends. 
  • Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills. 
  • Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.

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  3. Mixed media and fiber art projects are a few of the things I’m really interested in learning more about. This book looks like it would be full of inspiration for me!

  18. This is a great book. if I won this I would read it up, then give it to my two very crafty daughters

  20. What an awesome resource! It would most definitely be extremely help with several projects I’ve been playing around with. Thank you for sharing!!

  26. This book looks wonderful. Now that I’ve retired, I’m enjoying so much my love of mixed media arts in all its wonderful forms. I’m always looking for inspiration and this would certainly beautifully serve the purpose! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy. Be blessed….

  27. Im a beginner quilter but an advanced seamstress. Being a multi media artist for over 20 years, this is my new obsession. I simply can not get enough inspiration.

  35. I would love to win this book for my daughter! She taught herself how to sew around the age of 9 and then went on to quilt. She would LOVE this book! Thanks for a chance to win. 😀

  42. Looks like a great book. Just beginning to quilt and it would probably give me some great tips.

  47. I am just learning about quilting. Love all your information and resources that you provide on your website! Thank you!

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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!