In a previous post, I mentioned the new book, 1000 ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), with photos of these playing card size pieces of art by quilters and fabric artists.  Also, my daughter, Beth, had one of her ATCs selected for inclusion in the book.
As mentions at her Meandering Threads blog, the one she pictures there isn’t exactly like the ATC in the book.  However, it’s very close and will give you some more inspiration if you’re inclined to make these works of art.           

 Chloe, at the Tangled Thread blog also creates ATCs [Artist Trading Cards], one of the popular projects in the quilting and fiber arts world. She recently posted three of the ATCs she has made for fun. 
You might want to see them at Artist Trading Cards from My Studio.
I found very interesting the way Chloe used a variety of fabrics and embellishments…buttons, feathery threads or yarns, along with more traditional ones. 

“Mom, my ATC [Artist Trading Card] is in the new book, 1000 Artist Trading Cards,” my daughter exclaimed. 
 Sure enough, when we received a copy of the book by Art Quilting magazine and edited by Patricia Bolton, there was an ATC by Beth Mastin (along with other quilters and  fabric artists).  Beth’s card also appeared in the magazine some time ago.
Chloe, who blogs at Tangled Thread, mentioned this book and is excited about it, too.  It will be a “must see” book for those who are involved in making and trading ATCs.

Chloe at Tangled Thread talks about small projects you can carry in your purse to keep you busy when you’re away from home.  What about some small quilting/fabric art projects that you can tote along that don’t take up much space.          These can include glass cases, potholders, artist trading cards (ATCs), fabric postcards, coin/change purse, needle book or any number of small projects.  They can be as simple or as complex as you with.  The main objective is having something that doesn’t take up much space to carry or work on…and generally can be done by hand.

As I explored the topic of ATC’s (Artist Trading Cards), postcards, and greeting cards, I discovered some interesting variations.  One of these is the Kaleidoscope Art Card, designed and created by quilter Ann S. Lainhart.
Ann makes these cards with fabric kaleidoscope shapes in the center of each.  They are coordinated with colored envelopes.  On her web site, you’ll find a colorful array of cards.  She also explains how she creates them.
If you’d like further inspiration for fabric and mixed media cards, check out various books that have been written on this topic.  These are just one of the variations that have evolved in the …read more

ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards, have become popular in the art world and are invading the quilting and fabric art arena, too.  These are the size of playing cards or baseball cards.  You can make them using stamping techniques, fabric, fiber, and paper collage.
                  My daughter has participated in groups that trade the cards the way they do the fabric postcards.  Katelyn Thomas, at Stamping Mad, discusses making and trading ATCs.  She has a good basic explanation in her post, What is an ATC and why would I want one?  Katelyn also refers you to an article explaining how to …read more