On Rejection
The unexpected advice that every exhibiting artist needs to hear. This will change the way you think about rejection forever.
The shockingly small step Textile artists Can take to be taken seriously in the fine art world
My art was hanging in one of the largest quilt shows in the world. When I saw them hung, I was shocked at what I saw…
Perfect Gift Awards 2023: Best Mixed Media Textiles Artist - Sarah Spencer
When I realized that someone who saw my work nominated me for the award, it was an incredibly humbling moment.
Perfectly as designed: How a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis led to my creative breakthrough
“And I realize lots of folks have ADHD. But me?! Never even considered it. You see, when I thought of ADHD, I thought of the hyperactive boy in class that can’t sit still -NOT the cripplingly shy, compliant girl in the quiet box.”
Buying Back my Own Art: A Fine Art Quilter's (not so) Radical Idea
Like Voldemort’s horcruxes, each quilt holds a piece of my soul.
Why buying my art is a relationship with me forever (and why that’s a good thing)
3 Ways to Make Your Textile Art Last a Lifetime
If you’re new to displaying textiles as art in your space, you may have some concerns about how to care for it properly. The good news is it’s remarkably easy if you follow these basic steps.
This $5000 Quilt will Fall Apart in the First Wash. Here’s Why It Might Be the Coolest Thing You Ever Buy.
Like an oil painting, a ceramic sculpture, or a great melody, it can’t be thrown in a washing machine. Here’s a behind-the-scenes (seams?) look at how I created one of my most iconic pieces.
How to hang your quilt art
So, you’ve picked up some textile art to that you want to display. Hooray! Hanging quilted art is incredibly easy. Read on to learn how to hang 3 different types of quilted artworks: