Hello, my beautiful friend!

I'm so happy you enjoyed my article “Dive In: Create Koi Fish with Painted Tyvek” in the December 2025 issue of Art Quilting Studio magazine!

The article only scratched the surface of what I wanted to share. There simply wasn’t room in the magazine for all the details, tips, and techniques I've developed over years of working with Tyvek.

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The exact pattern I use to create my Tyvek koi fish. Print it out and start creating right away—no guesswork.

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  • Finishing Tips Guide

A collection of my personal insights for making the most of your Tyvek embellishments. These are the “I wish someone told me this earlier!” secrets for completing your Koi fish art quilt.

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A Little About Me

I’m Lauretta Crites, a textile artist whose work has been featured in:

  • Quilters Newsletter Magazine

  • Art Quilting Studio

  • AQS Journal

  • Quilting Arts Magazine

  • Regular guest on Quilting Arts TV

  • Featured on The Quilt Show

In 2024, I moved from California to Porto, Portugal, where I continue creating art quilts and teaching the techniques I’ve refined over 15+ years.
I believe creativity is a pathway to joy—and I love helping others tap into that joy.