Artistic Artifacts

02/01/2023

Oh so pretty! ‘Pie in the Sky’ is ready for you now!

02/01/2023

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."

02/01/2023

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

02/01/2023

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!

01/31/2023

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

01/31/2023

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!

01/31/2023

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.”

01/31/2023

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

01/31/2023

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!

01/30/2023

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.

01/30/2023

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!

01/30/2023

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

01/29/2023

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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.

01/28/2023

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/

01/28/2023

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.

01/28/2023

More Valentines inspiration from Artistic Artifacts for fiber & mixed media.

01/28/2023

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!!

01/28/2023

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.

01/27/2023

Sale Items | artisticartifacts.com

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

01/27/2023

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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01/27/2023

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!

01/27/2023

Live Sale!

All Things Kaffe Live Sale! 15% off tonight’s featured items on our Artistic Artifacts app - good through 1/27 at 7 pm EST.

01/26/2023

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.

01/26/2023

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.

01/25/2023

Australian Aborigine-Designed Fabrics | artisticartifacts.com

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.

01/25/2023

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⬇

01/25/2023

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.

01/24/2023

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.

01/24/2023

Such beautiful designs! Find our selection of these Kaffe designed ribbons under Embellishments at https://www.artisticartifacts.com/category/rib.html

01/24/2023

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.

01/23/2023

Oh my! More boxes to open this week with goodies for our Indian Bazaar in February. Stay tuned for a preview.

01/22/2023

Fabrics on Sale | artisticartifacts.com

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

01/21/2023

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.

01/21/2023

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.

01/20/2023

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.

01/20/2023

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.

01/18/2023

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

01/15/2023

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.

01/14/2023

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!

01/14/2023

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.