
02/01/2023
Oh so pretty! ‘Pie in the Sky’ is ready for you now!
“Creative Finds for Creative Minds.” We carry fabrics, BERNINAs products & accessories and the tools Come shop with us!
Artistic Artifacts is a creative resource for fabric, fiber, and mixed media art products sold online and in our shop in Alexandria, VA. We are an authorized BERNINA dealer and carry a full line of WonderFil Specialty Threads. Our goal is to be the source of Creative Finds for the Creative Mind! We carry a wide selection of fabrics for the sewing and quilting enthusiast. You will also find Indian,
Artistic Artifacts is a creative resource for fabric, fiber, and mixed media art products sold online and in our shop in Alexandria, VA. We are an authorized BERNINA dealer and carry a full line of WonderFil Specialty Threads. Our goal is to be the source of Creative Finds for the Creative Mind! We carry a wide selection of fabrics for the sewing and quilting enthusiast. You will also find Indian,
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Oh so pretty! ‘Pie in the Sky’ is ready for you now!
Tilda’s new ‘Pie in the Sky’ is now available on our website! We love the story behind these new designs According to Tone Finnanger, the founder of the Tilda brand, the Pie in the Sky collection "is a sweet and colorful nod to children like me who struggle with dyslexia and cope by creating alternative, creative worlds full of ideas -- hence the collection name, Pie in the Sky. By being patient and continuing to create, you will eventually find your place in the world."
BERNINA honored the art of acclaimed fabric designer & author Kaffe Fassett with beautiful limited edition models — Artistic Artifacts has these in stock and ready to go home with you! Stop by our Alexandria, VA store or visit our website to learn more at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/BERNINAmachines.html
Crazy Squares Table Runner Kit featuring shot cottons by Kaffe Fassett. Includes all fabrics needed to assemble the table runner top, pattern designed by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy and 40 pages of vellum templates for foundation paper piecing. The design is perfect for hand quilting with a kantha stitch as shown in the sample we had during our big Kaffe event in October. So be sure to order some Glorious Kantha threads to go with it!
So many color combinations in the Eleganza 12 spool thread packs. This is a lovely 8wt perle cotton for embroidery from that is a top seller at Artistic Artifacts. Find these at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/EZ.html
Wow! We are in awe of these appliqué blocks done in the hoop on the BERNINA B770QE Plus Kaffe Edition with module. We have the machine in stock!
shared these with us when she stopped by to show us the latest fabric collections from We love her use of the Kaffe fabrics!
We always love hearing from our customers❤️
“One day I will visit. It has been fun watching you as a vendor at shows with such unique and carefully chosen items for us. Now an entire shop. There are so many different ways to shop with you, but even more exciting the learning opportunities online. Your eye for the unusual is awesome. Happy local quilt shop day.”
Love how the Australian fabrics can be used for a stack & whack project! This is the shop sample for Stack and Whack with Dudley Shugart on February 25th. Details & registration at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/product/4502252023.html
We’ve got our order in for Seth’s first fabric collection!
Working on a hand-stitched, sewing project using my new collection from FreeSpirit Fabrics. I know it is a long time to wait...but by August...I will have a zillion samples ready to share!
For our All Things Kaffe Live Sale, we put together four kits in different color options of bundles with a coordinating blender fabric and the pattern. The kits are priced below retail price & can be found only on our Artistic Artifacts CommentSold app.
A fun wall hanging made with the Heart Bits pattern by using some of the rich colors in the Brushy bundle from
It is a large collection of 30 vibrant geometric designs in a brushed texture, with metallic accents. So many project options with a large bundle!
We love the colors of this fabric selection for a shop sample. You can find the Horizon collection under our Modern Cottons.
Posted • A new color way on my cutting mat.
Horizon by Robert Kaufman
It’s that time of the year for the local quilt shop contest sponsored by ByAnnie.com We would love to have your support! Simply go to https://www.lqscontest.com/vote/
Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, VA offers new and vintage supplies, classes and more for fiber and mixed media artists. An authorized BERNINA dealer, Artistic Artifacts offers a wide variety of fabrics, WonderFil Specialty Threads and so much more.
It’s that time of the year for the local quilt shop contest sponsored by ByAnnie.com and Patterns By Annie. We would love to have your support! Simply go to https://www.lqscontest.com/vote/
We have broken down the two Glorious Kantha by Kaffe Fassett & Liza Lucy thread packs into 4 mini packs for those searching for a more limited color palette. These are currently only available on our Artistic Artifacts App where we have other good bundles from our All Things Kaffe Live Sale.
The mini packs have 10 spools of 12wt thread / 54 yards each. You can find the full packs on our website & app.
More Valentines inspiration from Artistic Artifacts for fiber & mixed media.
How quickly we forget how much we have grown in 5 years! Our success could only have been achieved by the support of our local community and our customers, suppliers, followers from around the world. We love being not only a Local Quilt Shop but also a destination shop, whether you visit online or in person. Thank you!!
Support your Local Quilt Shop today! Local Quilt Shop Day is a worldwide event designed to raise awareness of the importance of independent quilt shops to the local economy. It is a day for consumers and retailers to celebrate the creative pursuits of quilters, sewists, fabric enthusiasts, and crafters everywhere and to support the local quilt shops that make it all possible.
Have you checked out our January Clearance Sale? We have great markdowns through out the store including Liberty Sewing accessories, select WonderFil Threads and thread packs, Ice Resin and more at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/sale.html as well as a large selection of quality cotton fabrics on sale at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/sf.html
Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, VA is your source for the latest “Creative Finds for Creative Minds” -- no matter your medium, you’ll find products and techniques to use in sewing and a full range of fiber arts and mixed media
Our 15% discount on products featured in our All Things Kaffe Live Sale expires at 7 pm tonight, January 27th! Don't miss out on the great deals including this Kaffe Fassett Project Bag Set which includes 3 sizes of Kaffe project bags. Sturdy fabric has coated oilcloth-like feel and brilliant printed colors of Kaffe Fassett’s Millifiore print. Bag is lightly padded lining and features a unique silver Kaffe Logo zipper pull. Largest size has an adjustable woven strap and is large enough to fit a lap top. Full retail value $67.97 is bought separately. On sale now at $51 and after the sale ends the bundle will be $60.
To order at this price use the Artistic Artifacts CommentSold app
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Thanks to all who joined us for our Live Sale last night! We had some fun giveaways thanks to Michelle, our FreeSpirit Fabrics representative, who happened to show us upcoming collections, including ones from Kaffe Fassett Studio, Seth Apter, and Denise Burkitt. The 15% discount to items featured last night is good until 7 pm 1/27 and only applies to orders on the Artistic Artifacts app. Don’t miss out on these great prices!
All Things Kaffe Live Sale! 15% off tonight’s featured items on our Artistic Artifacts app - good through 1/27 at 7 pm EST.
All set for our “All Things Kaffe” Live Sale with 15% off tonight’s featured products! If you miss the live sale you can shop after the event on our Artistic Artifacts App. The discount price is only good for 24 hours and some products are limited so don’t miss out.
Saturday is Local Quilt Shop Day — a worldwide celebration of local independent quilt shops! When you shop small, you help your local independent business and your community thrive. Plan to visit your local quilt shop — like Artistic Artifacts! — to help them celebrate their special day.
The new 2023 collection from M&S Textiles Australia is now available! You can order yardage but why not go for a full bundle of all 24 pieces? Bundles available in 1 yard, 1/2 yard, and Fat Quarter cuts.
The Australian designed fabrics are licensed original indigenous art designs by Aborigine artists, beautiful in quilts, garments, home decor and more.
We’d love to hear what you would buy from us if you won a $1000 for a shopping spree at Artistic Artifacts❤️
Let us know in the comments below⬇
Just a few of the kits we will have in our All Things Kaffe Live Sale on Thursday evening at 7pm EST. Join us on FB, IG or for the best experience use our Artistic Artifacts CommentSold app.
Are you a collector of Australian fabrics? Our 1/2 yard & 1 yard Surprise Packs are a great way to build your stash! Artistic Artifacts is known for its large selection of Aboriginal designed fabric ideal for quilting, home decor and wearable art from M&S Textiles Australia. Each pack will be different - we pick from our collection.
Such beautiful designs! Find our selection of these Kaffe designed ribbons under Embellishments at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/rib.html
Jennifer, the creative person behind Creative Craft Inspiration] always has wonderful ideas on how to embellish the precut felt projects she has designed. Find the kits & threads under our WonderFil Threads section. And Liberty fabrics under our Modern Cottons
Posted • Creative Craft Inspiration] Almost finished!
I added in some more knots and some extra stitching 🧵🧵🧵
Now to decide which way to finish it….. as a cardholder purse or a Needlecase with a spot for scissors🤔🤔🤔 thinking, thinking
Either way I super happy with it 😁
Love the Liberty London prints and of course WonderFil Specialty Threads Eleganza Perle 8 too.
Oh my! More boxes to open this week with goodies for our Indian Bazaar in February. Stay tuned for a preview.
We’ve added lots of fabric, mixed media supplies, and more to our Sale Sections. ALL of our holiday / seasonal fabric has been marked down along with collections from popular designers. We just don’t have the space to keep it all and bring in new collections at the same time. We are just trying to find the right balance to keep you inspired!
Sale Fabrics
Thread embellishments with thread snippets & water soluble stabilizers was the topic of this week’s FB Live. Judy demonstrates on a BERNINA 770QE Plus Kaffe Edition using the BSR with WonderFil threads.
A new collection of Australian Aboriginal design fabrics from is one it’s way to our warehouse!! Watch our eNewsletter for an update on availability in the shop & online.
Our shipment of Root Fat Quarter Bundles have arrived! Bundle of 16 pieces of Root by e bond. She reports that the Root fabric collection is rushing forward with shapes and ideas colliding, as color is running wild on the surface. Find the bundle under Precuts.
A sample of the new Indian block printed cottons we will have for our Indian Bazaar in February. Mark your calendars for February 16 - 20 & watch our newsletter for more details.
Great challenge from FreeSpirit Fabrics!! And we have all the fabrics you will need for your project!
We are super excited to announce the Fashion Challenge! 🎉🎉🎉
Celebrate Kaffe Fassett and express your colorful creativity for a chance to win over $7,000 in prizes, including one of two BERNINA sewing machines - the bernette 44 Funlock serger or bernette 05 Crafter! 😍
👉👉 Find all the details on how to participate, including the fabulous prizes, on our website >> https://freespiritfabrics.com/be-inspired/colormekaffe-challenge/
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Kaffe Fassett Studio Brandon Mably Designs
Lots of pre-cut fabric in the shop to choose from - both packaged by the manufacturers and staff curated bundles.
The quilt shown uses ‘Between’ by Allison Glass and pattern is ‘Garden Plot’ from Fat Quarter Workshop by Stephanie Soebbing.
Our Clearance Sale continues for select floor models! A number have already sold but we still have a Q20, Q16 & Q16Plus, 880Plus and a selection of overlockers. Visit the shop, see what we have to take advantage of these prices!
It’s 1 month until Valentines Day and today we’ve got lots of project ideas for you to start now to be ready in time.
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Dudley Shugart talks about the upcoming Beginning Quilting Class that starts in January and she & Kyle introduce our Charity Fundraiser for 2022 that will benefit the benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Links to the class and the fundraiser are in the comments.
Leave it to Judy Gula to make the news! She was interviewed yesterday while visiting a local family who weaves dhurri rugs.
Handmade Holiday Demo & Live Sale at Artistic Artifacts with lots of fun projects for gift giving or decorations. See the products on our Artistic Artifacts CommentSold app.
Our BERNINA Ambassador, Kathy Lincoln, demonstrates embellishing a tote bag using the new Large Freearm Embroidery Hoop on the 770QEE Plus Kaffe Edition machine.
Judy Gula shares the fabric book she made using the Kaffe Inspired wooden printing blocks & embellished with hand & machine stitching.
Judy Gula is live at Artistic Artifacts for another Live Sale with beautiful hand drawn sarongs, kantha quilts, African baskets
Judy Gula talks about what to consider when shopping for a new sewing machine & highlights the features on some of the BERNINA machines we have in stock. BERNINA USA
Kaffe & Brandon stopped by the BERNINA Sit & Sew event yesterday as their final visit to Artistic Artifacts. What a specialt weekend it was! BERNINA USA Kaffe Fassett Studio
Judy Gula takes us on a tour of the shop during our Kaffe Experience Weekend. FreeSpirit Fabrics BERNINA USA
Our #countdowntokaffe continues with more inspiration on BERNINA Kaffe Edition sewing machines & other products.
Judy Gula & Liz Kettle talk about their recent creative art retreat in Italy and share plans for another adventure in 2023. More info at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/retreat.html
Upcycled Treasures Live Sale at Artistic Artifacts with lots of vintage finds and fabric.
Join Kathy Lincoln, BERNINA Ambassador, as she discusses the types of stabilizers to use in Machine Embroidery. Kathy will refer to the Just EMBROIDER It: All About Stabilizers on the BERNINA website and the BERNINA Big Book of Embroidery. BERNINA USA
How Do I Use It? - Mixed Media live demo and sale tonight with Sharon showing how to use some of our favorite products, including some new items that just came in.
Judy Vincentz Gula is using the handmade crayons from Gwen Lafleur to prepare rubbings for use in the mixed media journals she and Liz Kettle will be working on as they lead the 'Creating a Sense of Place' workshop in Italy. They are in Ischia di Castro thanks to all the planning from their friends at Italian Cultural Tours. #creativeretreat
Judy Vincentz Gula and Liz Kettle are live from Ischia di Castro in Italy as they get ready to start their Creative Retreat coordinated by Italian Cultural Tours. They give you a taste of what their group will be working on as part of the "Capturing a Sense of Place" retreat.
We’ve restocked our hand dyed Inspiration Packs with beautiful new color combinations thanks to our Summer Intern!
Judy Gula talks about the batik making process & shares some of the recent Indonesian batik sarongs & panels that just arrived. Many are currently available on our Artistic Artifacts app at 15% off through Sunday at 10am. Watch our eNewsletter as to when they are available on the website.
Indonesian Treasures Live Sale! 15% off sarongs, tjaps, and batik panels for 24 hours - no coupon code needed. Free US Shipping on orders over $75
Australian Fabrics & how we use them! Lots of inspiration on using these beautiful fabrics on today’s FB Live.
Our BERNINA Ambassador, Kathy Kathy Jansson Lincoln, walks us through making these fun eye glass cases on the BERNINA 880Plus using a design from the Artistic Artifacts shop at OESD.
Welcome to Artistic Artifacts! Let is show you around our shop located in Alexandria, VA & share some of the many Creative Finds for Creative Minds. We are one of the stops on Kaffe & Brandon’s Quilts in Wales Tour & are looking forward to that as well as the new BERNINA Kaffe Special Edition machines. #JaftexVideoChallenge #jaftexvideochallenge2022 #localquiltshop #alexandriava BERNINA USA FreeSpirit Fabrics
At Artistic Artifacts, we aim to inspire creativity in the Washington metro area and with our wider online community. Whether your passions lie in sewing, fiber arts, or mixed media, you'll find inspiring products to guide you through your next creation. Our shelves are filled with breath-taking fabrics, like our fair trade Batik Tambal artisans panels, and mixed media supplies that are perfect for your next project. We are an authorized BERNINA dealer with two trained technicians to service your sewing machines as well as an BERNINA Ambassador providing hands on training. And, if you’d like guidance on how to use your fabric and supplies, our classes, blog posts, and monthly gatherings at JAMs (Judy’s Altered Minds) are the perfect places to learn. We've been connecting with artists and makers in our community since 2011, and we look forward to serving you either locally or online.
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