This blog showcases members of TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List (www.tafalist.com) who have Etsy shops.

www.madrigalembroidery.etsy.com An on-line textile community appears to be a great solution to a field which can be isolating. I would like to share information and communicate with artists and craftspeople in this arena not only to build friendships but to enhance exposure and to help organize shows and sell. Artist's statement: To continue to create interpretations of the world around me. Art is a necessary but often neglected part of life which ideally should surround, enlighten, and bring joy and wonder into our lives. Location: San Francisco, California, USA Online shop: madrigalembroidery Languages spoken: English Embroidered Heart by Madrigal Embroidery Tags: colorful, textile art, wearable art, decorative art, re-fashioned, recycled, unique, neck ties, fabric jewelry, custom orders

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Indrasideas From childhood I loved art. I love to draw, paint, embroider, felt. I mix the different techniques together to achieve a goal and then I am pleased. The idea surrounds me until I have implemented it or I will not have peace. I enjoy making special projects for custom orders. I see this world as a beautiful garden, in full bloom, bright in winter and in summer. So are my creations - bright as paint, showing the strength from the earth and the spirit of nature. I am inspired by lands, where I have been, the people I met and the seasons! I opened up an Etsy store and it fascinates me - my creations have traveled to so many countries!. I love this way of traveling around the world and I hope that this is just the beginning of my journey... And who knows? Maybe my creations will travel to you! Artist's statement: With my creations I try to make people closer to beauty of nature! I enjoy flowers, fog in the meadow, dew on a cobweb, rhythm in trees... I try to use it all in my work! I like to be close to nature - it inspires me to create things which reminds me about beauty of nature! I embroider and felt, sew by hand and with the sewing machine. I like to experiment with embroidery by using freehand embroidering techniques and I like to mix different styles and materials (felt, beads, wool, linen etc.). Location: Latvia Online shop: Indrasideas Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian, English Needle-felted pillow cover by Indras Ideas Tags: Needle felted; journal; book; embroidery; fiber art; appliqued; accessories; pillow; wall hanging, box

This blog showcases members of TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List (www.tafalist.com) who have Etsy shops.

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This blog showcases members of TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List (www.tafalist.com) who have Etsy shops.

“Passage” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 21”x 61” www.tapestrystudio.com “Floating” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 36”x 48” Educated at Moscow’s School of Visual Art, I turned to hand-woven tapestries in the search of a fresh visual language and a distinct process I could call my own. Resident of Michigan from 1989, I am working as a studio artist, designing and weaving tapestries. From that time, I exhibited my work in the numerous shows in Michigan and as well nationally. I also participated in the special projects, such as “Inaugural Lady Liberty Project” for ACLU of Michigan (2006) Detroit, Memorial Tapestry (2003), Purim Flag for the JCC in Manhattan, NY (2002) and completed several commissions. My work is soft, quiet and reflective. I am very much interested in mythology, especially Jewish mythology and traditions; because it is very vivid and reflects who I am. I love to read and often it gives a starting impulse for the new work. Artist's Statement: When exploring the theme for my new tapestry, I produce numerous drawings to experiment and clarify the idea for the new work. I enjoy the energy and spontaneity of process of drawing and want to carry the same element of excitement in my tapestries. Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA Membership: The American Tapestry Alliance Languages spoken: English “Tree of Life” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 40”x 43” Tags: Tapestry, weaving, wall-hanging, gobelin, textile art, art, contemporary tapestry, studio, gallery, hand-woven, drawings, mythology, torah studies

“Passage” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 21”x 61” www.tapestrystudio.com “Floating” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 36”x 48” Educated at Moscow’s School of Visual Art, I turned to hand-woven tapestries in the search of a fresh visual language and a distinct process I could call my own. Resident of Michigan from 1989, I am working as a studio artist, designing and weaving tapestries. From that time, I exhibited my work in the numerous shows in Michigan and as well nationally. I also participated in the special projects, such as “Inaugural Lady Liberty Project” for ACLU of Michigan (2006) Detroit, Memorial Tapestry (2003), Purim Flag for the JCC in Manhattan, NY (2002) and completed several commissions. My work is soft, quiet and reflective. I am very much interested in mythology, especially Jewish mythology and traditions; because it is very vivid and reflects who I am. I love to read and often it gives a starting impulse for the new work. Artist's Statement: When exploring the theme for my new tapestry, I produce numerous drawings to experiment and clarify the idea for the new work. I enjoy the energy and spontaneity of process of drawing and want to carry the same element of excitement in my tapestries. Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA Membership: The American Tapestry Alliance Languages spoken: English “Tree of Life” tapestry by Anna Kocherovsky 40”x 43” Tags: Tapestry, weaving, wall-hanging, gobelin, textile art, art, contemporary tapestry, studio, gallery, hand-woven, drawings, mythology, torah studies

http://www.crossroadstrade.com I started Crossroads Trade as an outgrowth of my love for ethnic textiles, joining it to my commitment to fair trade. After running a brick-and-mortar store in two locations for 11 years, my business is now all on-line. As a retailer and wholesaler, I'm always looking for uncommon works by ethnic artists. Most items you will see on my websites are not available in stores or online. I showcase work from producer groups whose traditions are little known in the United States. Each year I scout new locales to identify new artisans and traditions. I'm dedicated to ensuring fair trade. I purchase directly from artisans, cooperatives, refugee communities, economic development initiatives and a limited number of wholesalers who subscribe to fair trade principles. Artisans are paid promptly, receive a fair wage by local standards and set the price for their work. Working conditions are clean, safe and accessible. Children who are learning traditional crafts are doing so after school; many mothers are working to pay school fees for their daughters and sons. I'm an active member of the Fair Trade Federation. -Kate Harris Mission: Crossroads Trade is dedicated to ensuring the survival of indigenous craft traditions around the world. These traditions may express themselves in such timeless works as Kuna Indian molas and Palestinian cushion covers, or in new forms. Ghanaian batiks are fashioned into messenger bags. Shangaan artisans from South Africa have expanded their embroidered works from ostrich-leather bags to spectacular cushion covers and wall hangings. These artisans deserve a fair price for their labor and the opportunity to work in safe surroundings. Location: Arlington, Massachusetts, USA Online shops: crossroadstrade, worldofgood Blog: crossroadstrade Other social media: Twitter Memberships: Fair Trade Federation, World Fair Trade Organization Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, some Japanese and Russian Kuna Mola from Crossroads Trade Tags: Inuit, Africa, Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, Mexico, South America, human trafficking

http://www.kimonoboy.com My internet-only shop sells Japanese homespun indigo cotton and hemp folk textiles from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's with an emphasis on boro futon covers, noragi (peasant & farmer’s clothing) and kaya (hemp) mosquito netting. Questions about old Japanese cotton or hemp textiles are most welcome and I will respond to them the best I can. I’ve lived in Japan for 14 years and I am very fortunate to be married to Akiko. We live in Fukuoka (Kyushu, Western Japan) with our very ornery wire haired fox terrier, Hanako. Please see my site for the details about our life in Japan. Jim Austin Fukuoka-shi, Japan Mission: We wish to provide an internet presence where people from anywhere in the world can acquire exceptional early Japanese folk textiles directly from us in Japan. Location: Fukuoka-shi, Japan Online shop: kimonoboy Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese Japanese Vintage Boro Textile from kimonoboy Tags: Japanese folk textiles, boro, komebukuro, kaya, hemp mosquito netting, indigo, kasuri, katazome, sakiori, indigo cotton

http://textilecuisine.blogspot.com/ I'm an art quilter. My quilts are small to medium in size, perfect for interior decoration. I'm always interested in selling and exhibiting my works. I also have a few collections of bags, ornaments and textile jewelery. Yes, I'm open for commissions too. Location: Lodz, Poland Online shop: BozenaWojtaszek Blog: Textile Cuisine Social Media: Twitter, Pinterest Memberships: QuiltArt Languages spoken: Polish, English "Market", Art Quilt by Bozena Wojtaszek Tags: art quilt, applique, medieval, textile, fiber, tree, teapots, landscapes, vegetables, interiors

"Poulnabrone Dolmen", Art Quilt by Denise Labadie The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland 32" High x 63" Wide www.LabadieFiberArt.com I am a contemporary fiber artist, art quilter, and teacher. My art emphasizes “Irish Stonescapes” – both the country's landscapes and many ancient stones and ruins. I discovered the stones in 1994 and I can't get enough of them, and visit every few years and look for new sites as well as visit some of my favorite ones as often as I can. I love commissions of other people's sacred sites. My work is available at Shaw Cramer Gallery. Artist's statement: I have always been drawn to Ireland. My great grandmother came to the U.S. from Ireland in 1888, and my initial visit in 1991 affirmed a deep connection. It was while planning a second visit that I first saw a picture of the Piper Stones, a stone circle in Co. Wicklow, that sent shivers through me. I sought them out immediately upon my return. These stones – and later, many others – “talk to me”, and I’ve focused ever since on finding new stones and using my art to convey the essence of these continuing communications. I have since come to similarly revere the country’s more recent monastic ruins.Whenever I work on a new piece, I research its “documented” story only after the work has been completed. The stones themselves – even their photographs – tell me how they want to be portrayed. I’ve met numerous similarly afflicted people. I use a wide variety of colors, fabrics, threads, and yarns in my work. I hand paint my own fabric and then – for all my quilts other than my stone megaliths – work the same way as a stone mason works, individually cutting out, piecing, and appliquéing each stone, one by one, working from the bottom up. The realistic appearance and textures of my stone fabric is achieved through the application of multiple layers of sun-reactive transparent Seta color paints, along with the aggressive use of sand, salt, sugar, dirt, etc., during drying cycles. In contrast to the realism of the stones, any skies and landscapes – which are central to the context of Irish place and timelessness – are far more abstract. I use a relatively unique stripping technique for my landscapes, integrating thin horizontal pieces of fabric, trims, and yarns into a story-telling abstract of colors and textures. Completed fabric tops are then heavily machine stitched to add even more texture and shadowing. Location: Longmont, Colorado, USA Memberships: Studio Art Quilt Association Front Range Contemporary Quilters TheQuiltShow.com - Quest Artist #106 Languages spoken: English Monastic Ruin at Glendalough Inspired by one of seven churches at St. Kevin's Monastery City, Co. Wicklow Art Quilt by Denise Labadie 78" High x 60"Wide Tags: Megalithic, Ruins, Celtic, Dolmens, fiber artist, portals, Dun Aengus, Inishmore

http://www.feltwerker.com Fiber Artist – recycling wool sweaters into wool felt; flower pins, fingerless gloves, scarves, pincushions, etc; Felt making maniac since 2006. Denise has been drawn to making things since she first learned to knit at 10 years of age. With an old washing machine, simple sewing machine and crochet hook she creates a myriad of felted objects with the intention of marrying beauty to function. Denise can be found exhibiting her work throughout Chicagoland. Artist's statement: To create beautiful functional everyday objects. Upcycling sweaters into felted objects satisfies Denise's desire to help the planet and work with beautiful natural fiber. She strives to minimize waste and packaging in her business and uses recycled paper whenever possible. Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Online shops: feltwerker (Etsy) feltwerker (Artfire) Blog: feltwerker Social media: Twitter Languages spoken: English, Spanish Recycled sweaters into accessories by Feltwerker. Tags: recycled, fiber, wool, felt, accessories, flower pins, brooches, felted wool, fingerless gloves, flower pin kit

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This blog showcases members of TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List (www.tafalist.com) who have Etsy shops.