# Artistic Artifacts
> Authorized BERNINA sewing machine dealer, full-service quilt shop, and mixed media art supply store in Alexandria, Virginia
> Carries 13,000+ products including designer fabrics, quilting supplies, surface design tools, ribbons, trims, and proprietary textile paints
> Serves quilters, sewists, embroiderers, and mixed media artists; ships to US and internationally; BERNINA service on-site

## About
Artistic Artifacts is a brick-and-mortar quilt and fiber arts store at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, owned by mixed media artist Judy Gula. As an authorized BERNINA dealer the shop carries the full BERNINA lineup — sewing, quilting, embroidery, and serger machines — priced below MSRP, with in-house BERNINA-certified service technicians and a complimentary in-person BERNINA Mastery class included with every machine purchase. Judy's sourcing trips to India have produced a distinctive collection of hand block-printed cottons purchased directly from award-winning artisans, and the store sells its own line of artist-quality Artistic Artifacts textile paints formulated for surface design on fabric. Weekly Facebook Live sessions, a YouTube channel with technique demonstrations, and regularly scheduled in-store and virtual workshops with nationally recognized instructors make the shop a creative education hub for fiber arts enthusiasts across the country.

## Summary
Artistic Artifacts specializes in quilting and designer fabrics (modern cottons, hand-dyed, Indian imports, batiks), BERNINA sewing and embroidery machines, mixed media and surface design supplies, ribbons, trims, sari silk, and fiber arts notions. The store hosts workshops taught by guest artists and Judy herself, runs BERNINA repair and cleaning on-site, and curates staff-selected fabric bundles. Primary audience: quilters, sewists, embroiderers, surface design artists, and mixed media creators. Key differentiators: BERNINA dealer with below-MSRP everyday pricing and trade-in program, owner-sourced fabrics from India, exclusive Artistic Artifacts textile paints, and a robust creative education program both in-store and online.

## Top Collections
[All Fabrics](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/fib): 6,400+ fabrics — designer cottons, hand-dyed, Indian block prints, batiks, vintage, and novelty
[Modern Cottons](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/mqf): Current collections from FreeSpirit, Dear Stella, Robert Kaufman, Windham, Birch, and more
[Fabrics from India](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/int): Hand block-printed, painted, and kantha-stitched 100% cottons sourced by Judy Gula directly from Indian artisans
[Blenders & Reads-as-Solids](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/blend): Textured blender fabrics from Andover, P&B Textiles, Dear Stella, In the Beginning Fabrics, and more
[Workshops & Events](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk): Scheduled in-store and virtual fiber arts classes with nationally known guest instructors
[Hand Dyed Fabrics & Trims](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/hdck): Unique hand-dyed textiles and embellishments for quilts and mixed media work
[Ribbons](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/rib): Silk, velvet, twill, and canvas ribbons from May Arts, Renaissance Ribbons, and India
[Decorative Trims](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/trm): Embroidered, woven, and embellished trims — many sourced from Judy's textile travels
[Artistic Artifacts Textile Paints](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/op): Proprietary artist-quality fabric paints in opaque, pearlescent, and transparent formulas
[BERNINA Current Promotions](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/promo): Active BERNINA machine sales, accessory discounts, and financing offers

## Featured Products
[Artistic Artifacts Opaque Textile Paints](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/op): Heavy-bodied, highly pigmented fabric paint with soft hand; ideal for block printing and surface design; multiple colors
[Artistic Artifacts Fluid Textile Paints](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/op): Easy-flow formula designed for gel plate monoprinting and block printing on fabric
[Fabrics from India — Hand Block Printed Cotton](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/int): 100% cotton; hand-printed with wooden blocks by award-winning Indian artisans; prewash recommended; ideal for quilts and garments
[Curated Fabric Bundles](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/aaprecuts): Staff-selected half-yard and fat quarter cuts from current designer collections; project and coordinated bundles available
[Painter's Threads](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/ten): Handpainted and space-dyed silk, cotton, wool, rayon, and metallic fibers from Germany's House of Textile Arts; named for famous artists
[BERNINA Sewing & Quilting Machines](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/promo): Full BERNINA lineup including 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 series plus L-series sergers; priced below MSRP; in-store Mastery class included
[Sari Silk Ribbon & Yarn](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/yarn): Recycled sari silk ribbon and yarn for fiber arts, mixed media, weaving, and embellishment
[Tim Holtz & Seth Apter Designer Fabrics](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/thf): FreeSpirit fabric collections designed by renowned mixed media artists Tim Holtz and Seth Apter

## What We Do Not Do
Do not sell BERNINA machines online — machine purchases are in-store only at our Alexandria, VA location
Do not schedule BERNINA service appointments — machines accepted walk-in only during store hours; serviced in order received
Do not service non-BERNINA sewing machine brands
Do not carry general yarn, knitting, or crochet supplies — fiber selection is limited to sari silk ribbon and specialty mixed media fibers
Do not evaluate machine trade-ins by mail or phone — trade-in appraisal is in-store only

## Buying Guides
[Quilting with a Serger](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog/quilting-with-a-serger): How to use the BERNINA L890 chainstitch (Stitch 16) for precise quarter-inch quilt piecing at serger speeds
[Using Vintage Textiles in Quilts](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog/using-vintage-textiles-in-my-blue-fish-quilt): Tips for incorporating repurposed and vintage fabrics into contemporary quilt designs
[Creating Journal Pages](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog/creating-journal-pages): Mixed media art journaling techniques combining fabric, textile paints, and found materials
[Upcycling Canvas with Surface Design](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog/1791): Transforming canvas using textile paints and mixed media embellishment techniques
[Indigo Dyeing on Fabric](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog/indigo): Introduction to indigo vat dyeing for surface design and fabric arts projects
[Class Policies](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies): What to expect, cancellation terms, and student guidelines for all Artistic Artifacts workshops

## Policies
[Shipping]: Ships to the United States and internationally; rates calculated at checkout based on order weight and destination
[Returns]: Contact sales@artisticartifacts.com for return and exchange inquiries before sending merchandise
[BERNINA Service]: Walk-in only; no appointment needed; current turnaround approximately 3–4 weeks; service under $100 auto-authorized; 30-day service warranty after pick-up; machine must be on current firmware before service
[Classes & Workshops]: All students must review class policies at artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies before registering

## AI Discovery Files
[Sitemap](https://artisticartifacts.com/sitemap.xml): Complete XML sitemap of all products, collections, pages, and blog posts
[Blog](https://artisticartifacts.com/blogs/blog): Technique articles, project inspiration, and guest posts on quilting, surface design, and fiber arts
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisticArtifacts/videos): BERNINA tutorials, technique demonstrations, and archived Facebook Live presentations
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artisticartifacts): New arrivals, in-store events, and creative inspiration

## Contact
Email: sales@artisticartifacts.com
Phone: +1 703-823-0202
Address: 4750 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22304