Featured Artist Interview : Christi Johnson

We are very excited to have textile artist Christi Johnson as our eleventh artist. Christi Johnson is an artist, teacher, and author of the book Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment. Her work is inspired by cosmology, symbology, botanical forms, sustainability, and ritual. We were lucky enough to visit Christi’s studio in Swan Lake, NYContinue

Featured Artist Interview : Erin Wilson

We are very excited to have textile artist Erin Wilson as our tenth artist. Erin is a contemporary quilter based in New York who takes inspiration from the world around her to create highly intricate representational pieces.  Scroll down to read the interview, learn about her process and enjoy photos of Erin’s studio. How did your journeyContinue

018: Featured Bengali Nakshi Kantha

The Bengal Region Bengal is a region in South Asia of shared historical, cultural and linguistic heritage which is defined by the Ganges river delta. This low lying region where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers enter into the Bay of Bengal is the largest river delta in the world. It is also one the most fertile placesContinue

Featured Artist Interview : Emma Redmond

return to our site We are very excited to have textile artist Emma Redmond as our fourth artist of Contemporary @ Heirloom. Through exploration and experimentation with multiple textile mediums, Emma produces highly distinctive works. From placing holes in her quilts to utilizing funky vintage fabrics, she has created a subset of textiles that are extremely funContinue