By Shawn Connally Crafting in the Community Laura Fisk – fiskandfern http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=412890 I love Laura Fisk’s lino block for two reasons. One, it’s an amazing interpretation of the CRAFT magazine logo (and the magazine is something else that I love). And two, I love its aesthetic – recycled and useful, rough yet delicate, substantial to […]
In Stitches by Amy Butler Book Site – Link. Web Site – Link. We’ve all drooled over Amy Butler’s fabrics and patterns and her new book, “In Stitches” is no different. The spiral bound book featuring more than 25 sewing projects is a feast for the eyes. You’ll find yourself in a dilemma just to […]
Time to Weave by Jane Patrick Book Site – Link. Web Site – Link. Jane Patrick’s book, “Time to Weave” features a wide array of weaving projects that cover everything from using recycled goods to creating art for your home. Jane goes over the basic fundamentals of how to use a loom as well as […]
Spin to Knit by Shannon Okey Book Site – Link. Knitgrrl Web Site – Link. If you’ve always been curious on how to spin your own yarn, there’s no better book than “Spin to Knit” by Shannon Okey (aka Knitgrrl) to introduce you to this new world. Shannon breaks things down and explains the basics […]
There’s no doubt that most of us in the craft world get tons of inspiration through Hillary Lang’s Wee Wonderfuls site. Whether it’s her signature Wee doll, her quilted or sewn toys, or her current obsession with embroidery, Hillary no doubt keeps our hands busy with her overflow of fun projects for us to make. […]
Our Craftzine exclusive article “The World of Magpies and Craftsters” by Chrissa Banner is up. Read all about Leah Kramer, co-owner of Magpie (the coolest craft botique in Somerville, MA), founder of Craftster.org and cofounder of the Bazaar Bizarre craft fairs. Link. More: Flickr Photos – Link.
By Arwen O’Reilly Transformation of CRAFT Mohair http://etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=398599&pic_id=3 I love Aimee Knerr’s mohair project because it did a great job of conceptualizing the Craft logo for the Etsy contest. She painted the logo onto the mohair and then carded it, so that the logo is integrated into the wool. I like that the wool can […]
