THR3FOLD JOURNAL ISSUE 5

What could possibly be better than Thr3Fold Journal Issue 4?  Why Thr3Fold Journal Issue 5, of course!

The fifth journal in the ever popular Thr3Fold Journal series is now available and as promised, does not disappoint!  Linda, Laura and Catherine have outdone themselves yet again!

There is a FaceBook Challenge, Diary of a Quilt returns and our favorite new section is called Felt It / Stitch It.  Topics include art quilts, printing, embroidery and needlefelting.  The 52 page full colour printed journal comes with an accompanying CD equally filled with informative articles, patterns, copyright free images and video clips.

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To keep up with Laura and Linda Kemshall we invite you to visit their FaceBook page and become a fan!  Catherine Nicholls has a wonderful website called Corvid Creations that shares her textile pieces as well as her explorations in drawing and  mixed media. 

Be Bold!         Be Inspired!          Be Creative!

DESIGN MATTERS TV

Hosted by Linda and Laura Kemshall, Design Matters TV allows you to enjoy the inspiration of taking exciting workshops without ever leaving the comfort of your own home!

Covering all aspects of creative art and craft techniques, Linda and Laura will kickstart your creativity as they provide technical advice and expertise in quilt making, embroidery, painting, drawing, sketchbooks and more.

LINDA AND LAURA KEMSHALL

Available by subscription, Design Matters TV also includes printable worksheets, patterns and templates for projects in each show.  Not sure if it's for you?  No problem - free shows are also available to introduce you to the informal style and format of Design Matters TV.

Check it out here:  Design Matters TV  We think it should be called Must Have TV! 

THR3FOLD JOURNAL ISSUE 04

It's here! Thr3Fold Journal Issue 04 has been released and we've just received our copies!


Linda Kemshall, Laura Kemshall and Catherine Nicholls are authors of the very popular Thr3Fold Journal series and have just celebrated the launch of Issue 04.

If you are not familiar with the Thr3Fold series, each journal is a book and CD set that covers a wide range of exciting, creative topics. This latest release is no exception and continues on with the format of a high quality printed book and CD set. Issue 04 features articles including:
Diary of a Quilt: follow Catherine's progress as she creates a quilt on a brand new theme.
Get Your Motor Running: free motion quilting advice and project with Laura.
The Golden Rules: Contrast: explore the importance of contrast in your work with Linda.

Other topics covered in this issue include oil painting, handmade textile jewellery, drawing with pencil and charcoal, knitting and photography. Features 52 pages with full color photographs and the accompanying CD is equally filled with informative articles backed up with patterns, copyright-free images and video clips. With absolutely no advertising, the journals are pure inspiration!

We are pleased to offer all four books from the series in our online store - they make an excellent gift set! There is a virtual launch of this issue by Linda, Laura and Catherine on the Thr3Fold website - please visit www.thr3foldjournal.com and go to 'Events' to join in on the fun!





To read more about these three talented artists, we invite you to visit the In Conversation
with Artists and Authors series archive listed on the right hand side of our blog.

IN CONVERSATION WITH LAURA KEMSHALL

Laura Kemshall lives and works in the heart of England and the landscape that surrounds her home is a constant source of inspiration. Surrounded by a range of arts and crafts growing up, it was textiles and in particular the influence of her mother's work which inspired her to pursue her ideas in that media. Laura is an artist, an author, teacher and painter who sews, quilts and loves her creative life. Along with Linda Kemshall and Catherine Nicholls she has co-authored and published the acclaimed book and cd series of Thr3Fold Journals. Laura is directly involved with the online courses offered through DesignMatters and is also a member of the exhibiting group 'Six'.

LAURA KEMSHALL

RUNNING WITH SCISSORS STUDIO: Morning person or night owl?
LAURA KEMSHALL: I can be both - if I'm working on something that I'm really inspired by I'll stay up late stitching or drawing away while I watch a movie on TV.

RWSS: Dogs, cats or ........
LAURA: Cats, no question.

THE TRICKSTER'S PRIZE
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: Mac or PC?
LAURA: PC. It's a great tool, but I spend too much time in front of it.

RWSS: Have you ever held a traditional 9-5 job?
LAURA: I don't think anyone would ever hire me to do a proper job! While I've got lots of patience to do the things I want to do, my attention span for everything else is very short!

SALTMINE II 2004
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: If you had to choose another career what would it be?
LAURA: Archaeology.

RWSS: Do you do anything special for your birthday?
LAURA: Birthdays usually revolve around spending time with family and friends and good food.

RWSS: Best dessert?
LAURA: Hmmmm....this is a tough choice. I have an extremely sweet tooth, if only savoury food made you fat I'd be as thin as a stick as I could quite easily give that up entirely. When it comes to pudding I find it much harder to resist. If Tiramisu or Creme Brulee are on the menu they'd usually be among my first choices.

PAINTED PEAR I
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: Favorite place you've been or lived?
LAURA: I haven't covered that much ground so far, but all the traveling I've done I've really enjoyed. There's still nothing like getting back home though. For all its faults I do love England, we have wonderful galleries and museums, great music, pretty countryside and good food.

RWSS: Who's on your i-pod?
LAURA: Neil Young, Kings of Leon, Verve, Nirvana, The Kooks, REM.......

SOUND OF YOUR GUITAR 2007
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: What book have you read recently?
LAURA: I don't get time to read much fiction, only on holiday and the last one of those was too long ago to remember! We tend to have a lot of non-fiction books around the studio though. At the moment I'm reading Couture Sewing Techniques by Clair Shaeffer.

RWSS: What do you do to unwind?
LAURA: I know it's bad, but in the summer I could happily sit in the sun for hours. I like doing all sorts of things, shopping, cooking, going out for a good curry...... all the usual. Although sometimes we have stressful and tiring days, because we enjoy it, what we do isn't really hard work, not like some people in the world have to face.

RWSS: Best advice you've ever received? Worst advice you've ever received?
LAURA: I suppose the only person I listen to is my Mom, but she's always let me do my own thing anyway.

RWSS: Favorite quote?
LAURA: I've been thinking about this one all day and I can't think of anything, so I guess that means I don't have one!

RWSS: What inspires you?
LAURA: Everything I've seen, read, heard.

INSPIRATION
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: Favorite medium to work with?
LAURA: When it comes to textiles I love quilting. If it's art work, then oil paint is my latest favourite.

MORPHEUS'S GARDEN 2001
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: Any indispensable tools or equipment?
LAURA: I don't tend to go in for gadgets, as long as I've got my sketchbook or some paper, a few paints, sewing machine I'd be ok.

RWSS: Are there any of your own pieces that you can't bear to part with?
LAURA: It sounds mercenary, but I'd sell most things for the right price. I once sold a sketchbook, but I won't do that again, they are more valuable than money to me. There's one quilt I've made that's not for sale, but it's so personal I don't suppose anyone else would want it either!

SKETCH BOOK
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: Best part of your day?
LAURA: That's never the same two days running so it's tough to answer. There's always something different to look forward to and something surprising that happens.

RWSS: I'd be lost without........
LAURA: So many things.... but none of them are actually things....it's the people around me, my pets, the life I'm lucky enough to lead. It's always the intangible that's the most important.

RWSS: What's on the horizon for..........
LAURA: I don't plan very far ahead. I know some people have these 5 year master plans. That's not for me. I prefer to see what happens and let things evolve a bit more naturally. Linda and I are always working on lots of different projects. Lately it's involved lots of writing and developing of our website.

RWSS: What would you like to be remembered for?
LAURA: Just being good at what I do .

BLACK AND WHITE FEATHERS 2006
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: What would you do with a few extra hours each day?
LAURA: More of everything! I've got a list of things to do that's always way longer than the day. If I live to be 100 I won't get through it all!

RWSS: Any words of wisdom?
LAURA: Do what you want to do and do it with conviction!

LACE AND GOLD 2008

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA KEMSHALL

RWSS: We had the pleasure of viewing Laura's piece 'Lace and Gold' when it was on display in Vancouver last fall. The detail and stitching on it are absolute perfection!

We encourage you to visit Laura's website Design Matters to view more of her works or to perhaps enroll in a class at the online centre. Other publications by Laura and Linda Kemshall include the 'The Painted Quilt', Thr3Fold Journals 1, 2 & 3 and the dvd/cd set 'Explore The Painted Quilt'. The much anticipated release date of Thr3Fold 4 will soon be upon us. For more information please visit our Coming Soon page here.

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THE PAINTED QUILT

EXPLORE THE PAINTED QUILT

NEWS FROM THE STUDIO

COMING SOON: We are pleased to announce that Issue #4 in the Thr3Fold Journal series will soon be available. If you are not familiar with Thr3Fold, each journal is a book and CD set that covers a wide range of exciting, creative topics. In the newest issue, topics include handmade textile jewellery, art quilts, free motion quilting, knitting, drawing and photography.

Issue #4 will be released on May 30th, 2009 in the UK - we expect our copies to arrive and be available for purchase in mid June. If you would like to be notified when they arrive or would like us to set aside a copy for you , send your request to info@artquiltingsupplies.com and we will be happy to do so.


THE 'A' LIST - In Conversation with Artists and Authors: The next interviews to be featured in our "In Conversation with Artists and Authors" series will be with Thr3fold Journal authors Linda Kemshall, Laura Kemshall and Catherine Nicholls.

NEWS FROM THE STUDIO

OUR WEBSITE: The countdown has begun! Our new website is in the final stages and will be going live in the coming days. The tireless efforts of the Meade Design Group team are greatly appreciated!

OUR CUSTOMERS: Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst awaiting the arrival of our new site. We are more than pleased to help anyone who has enquiries or who would like to make a purchase in the interim. We'd love to hear from you - give us a call or send us an email.......

THE 'A' LIST - In Conversation with Artists and Authors: Support for The 'A' List has been phenomenal! We're extremely grateful to all who have been able to take time out of their hectic schedules to participate. Look for upcoming interviews with the talented ladies of Thr3Fold - Linda Kemshall, Laura Kemshall and Catherine Nicholls.

UPCOMING TUTORIALS: Stay tuned for 'Exploring the Fifth Wall'; a tutorial on creating Fabulous Floorcloths. A fashionable alternative to area rugs, contemporary custom floorcloths are a unique way to add a splash of color and design across a living space.

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