Thanks to Diana Rupp of Make Workshop for offering her space and making the NYC CRAFT release party such a success. I thought that Becky and I were going to spend a lot of time teaching Moxie’s monster pattern, but people jumped right in and came up with some really creative monsters… some that aren’t […]
As you know, we’re celebrating the release of CRAFT: 06 with six nationwide release parties today. Each party will offer hands-on crafting and tasty snacks, plus fun giveaways. Each city will be putting their own spin on things (our Portland hosts have been previewing some prizes here), but I thought I’d let you in on […]
MAKE & CRAFT is at @ SXSW – Interactive, one of the largest (and best) conferences that covers Web 2.0 to the latest in online media in addition to the film and music festival going on. We have a few cool things going on throughout the event – High-Tech Craft: Why Sewing and Knitting Still […]
Don’t forget, this Sunday we’ll be throwing SIX release parties for our newest issue. Hope you’ll join us for some crafty fun and delicious snacks. You may even win a CRAFT: The First Year box set while you’re hanging out with us! Here’s a list of cities, hosts, and venues–if you’re anywhere nearby, we hope […]
I stopped by the DIY Salon at the Museum of Art and Design last night. The place was packed with people learning how to decorate cup cakes, embroider shrinky dinks, create embroidered buttons and embroider paper. There was even a table for making LED throwies. Afterwards, I visited the Pricked Extreme Embroidery exhibit. My absolute […]
Attention Philadelphia makers! This Saturday @ The Hacktory – The Hacktory in Philadelphia is holding it’s first ‘open hours’ for anyone to come drop in, and work on projects there. We don’t have a lot of equipment yet, but we do have some awesome helpful people with great ideas. We even have some folks coming […]
If you’re heading out this week to Austin for SXSW, don’t miss the panel I’ll be moderating titled, “High-Tech Craft: Why Sewing and Knitting Still Matter” on Saturday, March 9th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in Room 9. Joining me on the panel is Diana Eng, fashion designer and self-described “fashion nerd” from Project Runway Season […]
