Ruth Chandler

Ruth had the privilege of growing up in Japan as the oldest daughter of a missionary. Her father exposed her to many Japanese art forms. He encouraged the family to follow their interests.

The vibrant color and texture of Japanese fabric combined with the simplicity of Japanese design caught Ruth’s attention and imagination. At the age of 4, Ruth learned basic Sachiko from an elderly neighbor. She began to create and sew her own clothes at the age of 10 with the help of her mother. Although she began to create her own clothing out of necessity, it soon became an outlet for her imagination and creativity.

Ruth moved to Colorado with her husband in 1979 and made her first quilt in 1990. Her first quilt was a queen size hand appliqued and hand quilted Hawaiian pineapple quilt and she has never looked back. She loves to use new techniques mingled with the old for her own unique style. There is always a slight Asian feel to her work that shows the influence of her years spent in Japan.

Ruth lives in Colorado with her very supportive husband of 31 years. She has a daughter and son, both married and 3 beautiful grandchildren.

Ruth teaches -

The Perfect Art Vest

Judy Gula

Judy Gula is mixed media artist with a long history of fiber art. Ever since she learned how to spin fibers while in elementary school she has been passionate about fibers and fabric. Judy’s double major in fashion design and business marketing has served her well in her retail adventure Artistic Artifacts.

Judy is the ultimate collector and scavenger…you could call her a magpie extraordinaire! All of her customers benefit from her keen eye for the ‘good stuff’. Judy brings all of her talents together to create wonderful art and jewelry that honors tradition, showcases her love of vintage and reflects her unique contemporary style. Judy is a talented teacher who shares her experiences and knowledge freely

When she isn’t scouring flea markets for great stuff, vending at quilt shows, or teaching at her store Judy lives on a quiet tree lined street in Virginia with her wonderful husband and almost as wonderful teenage son.

Judy teaches  -

Lady with Brooch

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Vintage Postcard Greetings

Liz Kettle

Liz Kettle is a fabric and mixed media artist with a passion for teaching others the joy of making their own personal art and the powerful growth experience found in the creative process.

Liz began her explorations in fabric by following a traditional approach to quilting. After filling her tool box with the skills needed for success in the traditional arena she began to delve into the world of art quilting and discovered a world of freedom and fun in mixed media. Liz’s eclectic work is influenced by her beautiful surroundings in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, her love of vintage textiles and history. She incorporates layers, imagery and found objects to tell stories of the land and people.

Liz’s work and articles have been featured in Quilting Arts magazine and Quilter's Home magazine. She is one of the co-authors of Fabric Embellishing: The Basics and Beyond (released Oct 2009) and Threads: The Basics and Beyond (releasing Spring 2010). Liz lives in Colorado with her very supportive husband and has three wonderful sons who are just beginning their own journeys.

Liz teaches -

Telling Stories

Carol Sloan

Carol is a mixed media fiber artist. She has been creating art her entire life but turned to quilting when her son was born 21 years ago. She loves traditional quilting but doesn’t follow directions very well and kept switching things up to do the “her way”. She has experimented with a lot of different mediums and tends to include a lot of different techniques in all her work. She loves to share her knowledge through teaching. Her favorite part is the story that emerges with each piece of artwork.

Carol lives in South Carolina with her very supportive (and handsome) husband and son (who is away at art school right now).

Carol teaches  -

Scraps, Fragments and Artifacts