Valley Fiber LIfe



Marcia Young, a LinkedIn connection, an editor and director of  HRD Press, asked last month if I would become a contributor to the e-publication Valley Fiber Life. I was honored to be asked, and of course, I said yes. Currently, I'll contribute information for online resources, and in the future a few articles on the San Diego quilting scene, including Quilt Visions and Rosie's Calico Cupboard.

From Valley Fiber Life's home page. "Valley Fiber Life is a thriving online magazine and community for fiber arts enthusiasts.

We value traditional forms and methods as well as innovation in the realm of fiber art and textiles.  We inspire  our readers through fiber arts-related stories; connect artists, organizations and communities with each other; and consistently introduce new angles and ideas in order to enliven the world of fiber arts and encourage our readers to be creative and learn from each other."

Meet the other contributors to Valley Fiber Life, and visit their websites and blogs: (The image in the background of the title is by Elin Noble, one of my favorite surface textile designers.)

Linda Ruel Flynn - fabric dyeing, distressing, painting, marking, and contemporary quilting
Online gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/linda.ruelflynn
Blog: http://lindaruelflynn.blogspot.com

Joan Hastings - fiber art collector, enthusiast, weaver

John Hopper-writer, textile expert, art historian
Blogs: http://thetextileblog.blogspot.com/
http://thecarpetindex.blogspot.com  

Linda Cortright - Editor/Publisher, Wild Fibers Magazine; spinner, knitter
http://www.wildfibersmagazine.com

Brian Jewett – Basketmaker, artist
http://www.brianjewett.com

Meg Black - paper pulp painting
Blog:  http://megblackhandmadepaperpaintings.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.megblackprints.com.

Virginia Spiegel - mixed media artist
Website: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com
Blog: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/blog/
Tweets: http://twitter.com/vspiegel

Figen Cakir - yarn, knitting, traditional crafts, creative entreprenuer, supporting local crafting women
Creative Consulting: http://www.intarsiaconcept.com
Creative Excursions: http://www.behindthebazaar.com
Owner/Designer: http://www.theknitbox.com
Blog: http://www.knitbox.blogspot.com

Pamela (PJ) Kite - knitting, dyeing, spinning, weaving, fiber artist and teacher
Blog: http://fiberlife.blogspot.com

Mary Lawler - quilting, calligraphy, paper arts
Gallery: http://www.artid.com/marylawler
Blog: http://www.artid.com/calligraphy/blog

Sharon McCartney - paintings, collage, fiber art, artist books
Website: http://www.sharonmccartneyart.com

Annie Foley - knitting

Becky Ashenden - spinning, Swedish weaving

Susan Conover - spinning, weaving
  
Ruth B. McDowell - art quilts
Website: http://www.ruthbmcdowell.com

Comments

  1. Virginia A. SpiegelMarch 4, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Yasmin, thank you for the promo and link. I appreciate it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Yasmin SaburMarch 6, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Virginia, I visited your website today, before I saw this comment. I your work is wonderful, and your use of layers and digital images is inspiring.

    ReplyDelete

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