Judy Gula, Artistic Artifacts

It’s midway through July and we have been going non-stop at Artistic Artifacts! Our Summer Solstice Sales event in June led right into our participation in the first ALL MID-ATLANTIC SHOP HOP, ...

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Versatile, easy pattern with a complex look! GUEST POST BY CHRISTINE VINH A few years ago I made a Disappearing 9 Patch quilt for the shop using a pack of 10 in. squares of Australian Aborigi...

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If you are looking for a unique and colorful material to use in your fiber art projects, you might want to check out our UPCYCLED SARI SILK , made from the scraps and trimmings of silk saris, the...

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Time again for the apology in keeping up with the blog — we had the best intentions, but 2023 was a VERY busy time for us, capped off with the ongoing transition to this new website and point o...

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POST BY CHRISTINE VINH FOR ARTISTIC ARTIFACTS In early August, the Artistic Artifacts Facebook Live, CUT STRAIGHT, SEW STRAIGHT WITH STRIPOLOGY RULERS was all about using the right tools for cut...

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The goal of Artistic Artifacts is to be the source of Creative Finds for Creative Minds, and today we ask — are you ready to make your mark with surface design techniques and mixed media art...

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Join me in welcoming KATHERINE NICHOLS to the staff of Artistic Artifacts — I’m happy she’s sharing her experience of creating a BYANNIE BAG with us! GUEST POST BY KATHERINE NICHOLS T...

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My excitement when the LATEST FABRIC COLLECTION FROM DENISE BURKITT arrived in the shop was off the charts — and I wasn’t alone! I’ve asked Chris to share her thoughts on her latest quilt ...

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Dresses sewn by Natasha Tung using Sally Kelly fabric, modeled by her beautiful daughters. My resolution not to neglect the blog hasn’t turned out very well in the first half of 2023... so I�...

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It was already the end of January as I begin this, just sitting down to reflect on the year past. And then a few social media memories popped up which caused me to look back even further to appre...

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Kaffe Fassett (right) and Brandon Mably will visit Artistic Artifacts in October Goodness, where does the time go? We’ve had a hectic summer at Artistic Artifacts, resulting in blog neglect....

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Dudley is one of the Artistic Artifacts staff members, always happy to assist a customer with choosing fabrics. She has helped start many talented quilters on their way through her classes. Enjoy...

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March is NATIONAL QUILTING MONTH, and so to celebrate — and since we were not a vendor at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival — I want to share a number of our shop samples Artistic Artifacts wou...

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Judy Gula shows off fabric bundles during our January 20 Live Sale featuring Tula Pink fabrics and products. Thank you to all who have joined us for our Third Thursday Live sales , held live on...

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IDEAS FOR THE CREATIVE MINDS ON YOUR LIST! We have put together this list of Creative Finds to help you with your gift buying or to use for your Holiday Wish List to share with those who say “...

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 Artistic Artifacts is proud to be a BERNINA AUTHORIZED DEALER and now you can purchase BERNINA PRESSER FEET and BERNINA ACCESSORIES directly our secure online shop! Give your creativity ...

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This summer at the shop we’ve been sharing ideas for handmade gifts and décor for the holidays. Manufacturers ship their SEASONAL FABRICS in the early summer, and we have some beautiful o...

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As previously SHARED HERE , the Fragment Dolls project in THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRANSFER ARTIST PAPER BY LESLEY RILEY inspired us to create these fun fabric dolls with TRANSFER ARTIST PAPER (...

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Artistic Artifacts staffer NANCY MCCARTHY continues her sewing posts for us. She previously shared her experience with sewing the Urban Princess dress by Olive Ann Designs; here are additional s...

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I was recently thrilled with a new garment sewn by NANCY MCCARTHY for me! I’ve asked Nancy to share her thoughts on the pattern for you. -- Judy GUEST POST BY NANCY MCCARTHY Judy wore this...

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We were happy to be a part of THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRANSFER ARTIST PAPER BY LESLEY RILEY INSTAGRAM BOOK TOUR — our ‘stop’ was Thursday, April 22! Visit our INSTAGRAM page for OUR VIDE...

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I’ve asked CLIFF WILSON to share his tips on organization, which have made his creative experience more satisfying. We’re delighted that Cliff and his husband have become part of our Creative...

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I was so excited for my Colouricious Holidays Block Printing Tour of India in March 2020... and then the Covid-19 lockdowns hit as it as finishing! Focusing on Jaipur and surrounding areas, w...

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Customize your own purse or accessory with ASTER & ANNE! The Artistic Artifacts Facebook Live presentation on February 20th shared with you examples of completed projects to inspire you on h...

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It’s no secret that I have long been a fan of beading, whether it’s for jewelry, for mixed media art, or to embellish my quilts. I recently taped a presentation on the tools I use that shares...

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Many times for holidays I offer images from my extensive ephemera collection as a thank you to our wonderful community of customers and friends, and here is my latest batch! Use these free high-r...

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This quilt began with a box full of 1 in. wide stripcut Japanese fabrics from a friend, Virginia Aribe, who sadly passed away in January 2019. Virginia was a beloved member of the same chapte...

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We’ve been lucky to see this beautiful quilt coming together during Janet’s visits to Artistic Artifacts, and we thank her for sharing its story. INSIDE STORIES GUEST POST BY JANET GREEN ...

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I’ve asked Artistic Artifacts staffer NANCY MCCARTHY to share her experiences with the adorable URBAN PRINCESS PATTERN by Olive Ann Designs that we’ve just added to our website. Nancy was a ...

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