ArtcraftbyGretchen
Announcement
I'm offering affordable, one of a kind, fiber art wall hangings which portray my impressions from nature. I design each art quilt using raw edge applique and free motion stitching to create original, unique works from fabric.
Encaustic paintings and photographs are done over my hand painted/dyed fabric with copies of original photographs or watercolors.
Pottery that has been hand painted with underglazes/glazes.
Announcement
I'm offering affordable, one of a kind, fiber art wall hangings which portray my impressions from nature. I design each art quilt using raw edge applique and free motion stitching to create original, unique works from fabric.
Encaustic paintings and photographs are done over my hand painted/dyed fabric with copies of original photographs or watercolors.
Pottery that has been hand painted with underglazes/glazes.
Items
All Items
Reviews
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mbiglia on May 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI did a review less than a week ago for the first piece I received from this shop. I ended up ordering this and two others which I received today. Normally I don’t do a second review that shortly after but I honestly cannot say enough about how beautiful all of these pieces are. I have a lot of art, including encaustics, in my home that I love. These are now my favorite pieces! And the seller ships immediately. I am so glad I found this incredible seller. Thank you thank you thank you!
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Melissa on Apr 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this little piece of art! It’s really beautiful… Better than I expected! Thank you!
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yarbar on Mar 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning! Such exceptional detail and craftsmanship. Gretchen’s artwork is so nuanced and beautiful; I love how many different mediums/components are in each piece.
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Laurel on Mar 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe tumbler is really lovely. It also arrived quickly. I’m so pleased.
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About ArtcraftbyGretchen
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My studio is in the basement. This is how I decorated the window well.
My impressions of my surroundings in fabric, encaustic art and pottery.
A few years ago we added an addition to our house that afforded me a nice room to "set up shop". I have a design wall, a bookcase filled with wonderful art quilting books, an area under the steps to store a lot of supplies and of course, an area for my sewing machine.
It's much easier to paint fabric when I can go outside in the summer. I usually sit on the bottom step, at our cabin, wet fabric in a big metal bowl and then pour different colored fabric paints on the materials. The yard is soon filled with yards and yards of fabric drying in the sun.
I attended an encaustic class at a local university. I enjoy creating encaustic pieces using copies of my original photos, watercolors or creating a design with papers, fabric and colored pencils and wax pastels.
I tried a pottery class and was very frustrated trying to learn how to throw anything on the wheel. Eventually things worked. Creating the piece is one thing, decorating it is another. I love to use underglazes and textures to create a surface other than just using glazes.
Shop members
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Gretchen Larson
Owner
I was born in raised in western Wisconsin. I moved to the east coast as a teenager but after 5 years returned to marry my middle school sweetheart. I've always enjoyed creating but once I discovered fabric art I was hooked.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
Free shipping is only within the United States.
Additional policies and FAQs
Encaustics can be buffed with a soft cloth periodically to bring the shine back. Avoid high heat.
Pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.