ISSUE 3 – ALIYAH BONNETTE: QUEEN OF QUILTS

Meet Our Cover Artist: Aliyah Bonnette

Aliyah Bonnette is creating her own lane in the world of fiber arts.  She has found a way to honor a centuries old art form and add her own contemporary touch. We had a conversation with our cover artist about her career, her introduction into quilting, balancing life with full-time creative work, and her goals for the future.
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The Wondrous World of Fiber Arts

Fiber arts have been a constant in our daily lives since the earliest days of history. From the clothes we wear to some of our everyday tools, fiber arts have made tremendous contributions to art history while often being overshadowed by other visual art forms.  We sat down with artist, curator, and educator, Adrienne Trego, to discuss her recent Material World exhibit, which sought to increase exposure to the world of fiber arts.  
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Julia Justo: Story Hidden In Stitches

For Julia, fiber arts have always been linked to storytelling.  From her early years in Argentina, knitting would offer time for the women of her family to connect with one another for extended periods of time.  These days she’s based in New York City and uses fiber arts to share the stories of marginalized people who are often hidden in plain sight. We spoke with Julia to discuss her career, fiber arts, and her critically acclaimed Street Vendor Series.
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Proven Tips to Help You Launch Your Podcast

Our friends over at The Gal’s Guide Podcast shares some insightful tips on starting how to start your own podcast. With this actionable list of steps, you can go from podcast idea to releasing your first episode confidently.

Mitchell Weaves

Once Mitchell Burleson found textiles and fiber arts, there was little doubt that he was going to do anything else for a career. We caught up with the weaver about his beginnings in his craft, the distinction between “craft” and “art” as well as many other things.
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Chill Out! 11 Stress Management Secrets

Stress is a silent killer. Beyond the impact that it can have on your creative life, it can be detrimental to your overall health.  Overcome your stressors and find ways to calm down with these quick tips.

5 Things to Know Before You Start Your Business

Starting your creative business can be a daunting task.  From understanding your products/service to understanding how to market them, there are a lot of factors to consider. We made this list to help you figure out what you need to focus on when creating the blueprint of your business

Book Club – The Creative Act: A Way of Being

This issue’s book club reading is The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin.  For decades, Rubin has helped countless music legends push past creative restraints and elevate their work to new heights.