Textile Artist Sidnee Snell

Have you seen the work of Sidnee Snell? She is a textile artist who makes quilts that look almost like paintings. I was captivated by her work when I watched a video about her. In it she talked about the process she uses to make her quilts. Her pieces are just beautiful works of art full of movement and vibrancy.

The quilt shown here is called Riveted. Her use of fabric to show the beauty of rust and age is just amazing. This is one of my favorite pieces from her collection.

Riveted by Sidnee Snell

Her work is inspiring and seeing the process that she goes through to creates her quilts just makes me appreciate them even more. 

The Artist

Please take a moment to watch the video of her process and visit her website to see her full work.

Video: Quilter Sidnee Snell

Website: Sidnee Snell- Textile Artist

Fiber Arts Highlights Yarn As Art

Have you seen the Spring 2011 issue of Fiber Arts magazine? There is an article about handspun art-as-yarn.

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The interviews show the depth of emotion, curiosity and discovery behind the artist who spin these works of art. Art yarn is an area of art that is growing rapidly- especially with the help of online spinning groups and Ravelry.com.

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The article in the magazine continues online with bonus pictures of art yarn made by the artist who were interviewed.

Art Yarn By Laura Mayotte

This is a great article for those who create art yarn and for those who admire such creative art.