Page 2 - The Digital Cloth issue 2

Where to start … a feast of colour,
Welcome Back Caroline and have a very casual chat about her
in August and she was more than happy to sit with
beautiful work. Check the link in her article to go
Hi and welcome back to the second issue
of The Digital Cloth. We have been so directly to the interview. We introduce you to a local
overwhelmed with the response and feedback Coffs Coast artist, Deb Laan who creates vibrant sea
from our first issue and we thank each one of you side mandalas. Mandy Murray from Sew Quirky
for your continued support with this little journey that joins us to share a bit more about her work and
is turning out to be quite a big one! We have such a large Ann Harmer shows off her modern embroidery
line up of artists jumping on board for all our planned and studio. Elizabeth Dubbelde’s “One Red Thread”
future emagazines so we hope you all can come along exhibition is on display in our Digital Exhibition
for the ride and learn about new and known artists of all this issue. Business women come Fashion designer,
genres. Gwen Gyldenege shows off her designs and shares
Our summer edition is huge! We have managed to her inspiring story about leaving the corporate world
complete an emagazine with over 100 pages of gorgeous and following her dream. My friend, Bek from Salty
imagery and stories from a multitude of artists. But not Swimwear explains to us about saving the
only that, we have moved into our new platform FlipBook environment, one plastic bottle at a time. There is
which we believe, provides you, our readers with a better some cooking, a book giveaway, some shopping,
quality product. Kathryn Harmer Fox visited Urunga even some discount codes to use at checkout, and so
much more.
I am happy to share with you all, that we will be releasing
a holiday edition of The Digital Cloth in November as a
gift to our loyal readers this festive season. It will be filled
with creative ideas to try this festive season as well as
places around our beautiful area of the east coast to visit
this summer.
Congratulations to Ms J. Malnik from the USA
on being randomly selected as our
winner of Michelle
Mischkulnig’s book,
“My Creative Life” and
we would like to thank
Michelle for donating her
beautiful signed book for
this giveaway. By
purchasing issue 2 of The Digital Cloth before November
30th, you are automatically entered into our next
giveaway, Textile Folk Art by Anne Kelly.
I hope you enjoy reading our latest copy of The Digital
Cloth. We love feedback as this is helpful to make it the
magazine you would like to see. If you are interested in
being featured or would like to advertise with us, please
contact our Director, Caroline Sharkey at
carolinesharkey7@gmail.com for further information.
Mel x
Advertise
with us.
bold design and myriad links to con-
tributing artists’ content epitomises
junkies. Bravo to Caroline, Mel and
the title of this new e-mag for textile
the team for dipping their toes into
the complex world of e-publishing
and thereby producing such an
entertaining & interesting read.
Featuring interviews with outstanding
Australian and international textile
artists, this inaugural issue is a nice
blend of ‘What-I-do’,
‘How-I-like-to-work’ and
‘What-inspires-me’ – food for thought
for the aspirational or recreational
reader. Wishing you every success as
you plan towards your next
publishing deadline, which will be
eagerly awaited by ‘the Tribe’.
Libby,
Canberra
What a great resource put together
by Caroline & Mel! It introduces us
to new artists & further acquaints
us with some familiar & favourite
artists. I read this front to back in a
single sitting & will keep it & refer to
it in times to come. The generosity
of all who participated is evident not
just in the content but also the links
which shared even more wonderful
images & insights. Caroline has an
unerring sense for the who, the what
& the how that I for one want to
know. Mel’s editing gives a
delightful flow, making reading a
pleasure. Love the photography.
Can’t wait for the next one!
Di
Blue Mountains
WOW! Congratulations Caroline
and Mel for the ‘Digital Cloth’.
Absolutely fantastic. Love all the
stories of the amazing fibre artists
showcased in this first edition. Too
much to read at one sitting so it is
great to go back to it and find more. - her new magazine is testament to
And the cooking section – as I have
had the opportunity of tasting the
chef’s cooking, I look forward to
more of his creations in coming
editions
Catherine
Have your say.
I would like to Congratulate
Caroline and Mel on the first
edition of The Digital Cloth – a
textile artists haven and lifestyle
magazine it is truly a unique
e-magazine which is a wonderful
publication full of inspiring and
informative articles exhibiting the
best of textiles here in Australia
and overseas, showcasing some
amazingly talented artists from
different mediums and using very
different techniques to create their
artworks. I like the way that
Caroline and Mel have been able to
incorporate into the magazine
lifestyle aspects from interior
design, fashion and cooking. And
I am looking forward to the next
edition and following Caroline
and Mel on their journey with the
e-magazine.
Helen,
Glenfal
“the creativity of so many
fabulous contributors.”
What a great venture – I thoroughly
enjoyed getting the inside scoop from
such talented artists and quilters,
some of whom I already knew and
had taken classes with, but many who
I am now introduced to. It felt like I
was getting to know them personally,
and to read about their incredible
journeys was inspiring. Caroline has
such a passion for sharing knowledge
her dedication to supporting other
inspiring artists and crafters.
Congratulations Caroline and Mel
on seeing the fruition of this dream
come to life.
Can’t wait for the next episode.
Terri x
Great magazine. Enjoyed reading
about all of the Textile Designers.
Beautiful pictures.
Liza
The first edition had lots of interest-
ing articles in it, and also featured
some amazing talent!
Looking forward to the next
edition.
Sonia
Congratulations to Caroline & Mel
for creating a magazine full of the
best textile queen articles. They
are inspiring, encouraging with
the Artists sharing their techniques
and journeys. Bring on more of
their workshops!!
Robyn
Love this magazine. I have so many
ideas in my head after reading it.
Very inspiring and looking forward
to the next one. Robyn
What a lovely surprise on opening
the initial issue of The Digital Cloth
and discovering what a treasure
trove lay inside. So many articles
and newsy items of interest to me
and, I am sure, to anyone with an
attraction towards textile art and a
world made richer by the creativity
of so many fabulous contributors. It
is great to have access to
quality leaders in the field from
both Australia and overseas.
Featured articles ranged beyond
matters to do with textiles art. There
are practical tips and recipes for
food lovers. There are stories about
the lives and inspirations of several
contributors. The photography and
imaginative layout is first-rate. Can’t
wait for Issue number 2!
Margaret
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