Our crafty buddies at Purl Soho have opened a new shop! They’re combining their awesome yarn store, Purl, with Purl Patchwork to create one crafty mega-store (OK, as mega- as a storefront in lower Manhattan can be). I stopped by last night to help celebrate the occasion, and the place was jumping. Congrats, ladies! More […]
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. – William Ross Wallace, American poet Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. Make something for your mom that shows how much you appreciate and care about her! Here is a list of 10 handmade gifts I think any mom would be thrilled […]
Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cloud 9 Fabrics and Cicada Studio has just released her latest line of fabrics, Beyond the Sea. She took time to chat with CRAFT and filled us in on her design process, her inspiration from nature and balancing life as a designer, business owner and mom. You can read our feature […]
Throw open the shutters, sweep out the dust bunnies, and ready the tool set, it’s spring again! Time to freshen up the nest with a little crafty resourcefulness. Mai of Ruche shares her tips and tricks for these fabulous DIY home decor projects using everyday materials. Learn how to make shelves out of books, create […]
Generally, I’m all about black and grey, but as the season has been changing I’m finding myself drawn towards pastels. Sparkly, ruffly, dainty pastels. It must be all the soft and lovely Easter colors that are abundant right now combined with the bow and lace trends. Whatever it is, Etsy seller mykonos has packaged the […]
Made from recycled leather, these sock garters from SWANclothing are just adorable. They would go so well with the William Chambers hats posted by Katie earlier! Hello pretty leg candy… Are your brogues lonely? Your futuristic wedgie platforms and stilettos need a friend or two? SWANclothing sock garters save the day! Not just for socks. […]
I recently met an amazingly passionate filmmaker named Maureen Gosling. I was so excited to learn about her current documentary, Bamako Chic. The new film tells the story of women in Mali who create complex dyed textiles as not just a creative outlet, but also to support their families and communities economically. Maureen is having […]
