Ruth de Vos

Statement from the Artist:  "I am a textile artist living in Perth, Western Australia. My artwork features in the WA Museum History collection as well as in several publications and numerous private collections around the world.  I hand-dye all the fabric I use for my quilt tops. My quilts are pieced by machine in a process not too far removed from traditional paper-piecing techniques. Where a design requires it, I will also incorporate screenprinting, to add texture or tell part of the story. Every artwork is completed with intensive machine stitching to quilt the layers of the piece together, as well as to add interest through texture and embroidered patterns. I love the challenge of pushing my sewing machine and my various materials to their limits. What range of effects can I produce with my machine? How far can I extend my available range of materials and techniques?   Each work leads me to a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the greatness of God and the wonderful world He made. I hope that those who view my artwork may have a similar experience.
You can see and read more about my artwork at my website and blog.  http://www.ruthdevos.com/  and the blog
http://www.theshapeofstring.blogspot.com/."
You can also visit the shop by clicking on the post title above.

Tinctory

From the Artist:  "Tinctory is a word that may not exist but if it did it would mean a place where things are dyed. Tinctor means 'dyer' in Latin."   Beautifully meticulous and tactile details abound.  You can find a lot more information on the blog:  http://www.tinctory.blogspot.com/ and you can also visit the website:  http://www.tinctory.co.uk/.   To visit the shop click on the post title above.

Morgan Silk

Statement from the Artist:  "I have been a fabric artist most of my adult life - my original designs have been available exclusively online since 2006. I work on my designs full time in my Richmond, VA, studio.  The fine "hand" of the silk is unaffected by wax or resists because I apply dye directly to the scarves, diluted or thickened with seaweed thickener. Fiber-reactive dyes bond chemically with the fibers and are completely permanent. Each scarf and necktie is treated as a unique painting.  Visit my gallery at www.morgansilkscarf.com."