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September 27, 2006
HOW TO - Make a Halloween wreath
Trisha says, "Halloween is fast approaching and why not make one of these wreaths to greet the neighbours. " Link.
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Sep 27, 2006 08:25 AM
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September 26, 2006
CRAFT - Volume 01 TOC is up and more...
CRAFT, our new magazine is getting closer to shipping! What's is it? CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance happening within the world of crafts. Our premiere issue features 23 projects with a twist! Embroider your skateboard, light up your clothing, felt an iPod cocoon, knit your own boots, stitch a robot, and more!
We just posted up the table of contents and today I got a preview copy, it's freaking great. If you like MAKE you'll like CRAFT. So check it out... - Link.
CRAFT goes on sale October 17, 2006 and we anticipate a very quick sellout (as was the case with the inaugural issue of MAKE). Avoid the crushing disappointment of an empty newsstand, reserve a copy today by subscribing.
As a special offer to MAKE readers, visit craftzine.com/subscribe and claim an inaugural subscription for yourself or as a gift for the crafter in your life before October 17th, enter promotion code MAKE4CRAFT and receive the cool new CRAFT T-shirt - subscribe here.
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Sep 26, 2006 09:50 PM
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A Closer Look - Transformation of CRAFT Mohair
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 be used for a lot of projects, and the Craft: mindset will hopefully be embedded inside whatever it ends up in. Plus the wool is just fantastic! I asked Aimee a few questions about her crafting process and inspirations:
Arwen: How did you get involved in crafting? Why?
Aimee: I can't remember when I did not craft. I mean, all kids craft and I just never stopped! I come from a very creative family. My father is a wonderful artist, writer and musician. My mother always has made beautiful things by hand: stained glass, woodworking, painting, and most recently copper weathervanes. Even all my grandparents are very artistic. So it is totally in my blood and it makes me feel alive: like love, food, water and fresh air.
Arwen: What are the things that inspire you most?
Aimee: I am inspired by nature and other artists/crafters. Both of these things really get me going. Just a walk in the woods and really looking at things is enough. Same thing with a museum--even one painting, if I really delve into it, can be the start of weeks of inspiration! Etsy totally inspires me--there are so many talented artists here. Also books and magazines--I can become obsessed with one for days or weeks.
Arwen: Which books and magazines are those?
Aimee: I have shelves full. Handspun Revolution by Lexi Boeger is awesome for spinning and Unexpected Knitting by Debbie New is an amazing book. My favorite magazines are: "Spin Off", "FiberArts", and "Interweave Knits". And "Vogue Knitting" and "Quilting Arts". "Natural Home" has a really cute DIY column--I always like the idea of sustainable-living crafts.
Arwen: So what's your next project?
Aimee: For the near future it would be just continuing to explore the vast world of fiber spinning. There are so many different fibers to spin and so many ways to spin them, that I think I will continue to be obsessed with that for a long time. There are too many other crafts to explore, though--my mom just gave me her old loom, so maybe weaving will be next. Seems natural, since I have so much yarn!
Arwen: Can you give our readers one simple tip you use in your crafting?
Aimee: I don't know if it is simple or easy, but the most valuable thing I have found is: to break the rules. If you are wondering if something may make your craft go more easily but the rule is "don't", than try it! I have found that it often works and then you are really innovating and finding a new way. It can really free you up and make things more fun too.
Arwen: Is there anything else you think our readers would like to know?
Aimee: Hmmm...Maybe just to not be afraid to teach yourself new things. I have learned so many different crafts and mainly taught myself from books and magazines. People are always asking me: where did you learn this? And when I say, a book, they are so shocked. If you believe you can do it, than you can do it.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 26, 2006 05:20 PM
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Cute notebooks for craft notes
Shelterrific has a great post collecting some of the cutest notebooks around. These are perfect to add to your craft tote for any kind of project or pattern notes. Pictured here are Cut + Paste animal folds (left) and Jill Bliss Journals (right). Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 26, 2006 03:13 PM
Bazaar |
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Vintage craft magazines
I've uploaded a new batch of really kitschy images from vintage craft magazines from the 50's and 60's. These are from Jen Greenwood's collection given to her by her great aunt Mim. Thanks Jen! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 26, 2006 01:30 PM
Vintage |
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Hat pattern
Steph at Curiously Crafty updated her hat project (previous CRAFT post here) now with downloadable PDF patterns! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 26, 2006 11:30 AM
Patterns, Sewing |
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Gocco printed notebooks and ornaments
Rania Hassan has Gocco printed a nice silver leaf designs on some Moleskin notebooks. She's also used the same pattern to make some Gocco ornaments. Perfect to embellish gifts. Link. and Link.
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Save Gocco - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 26, 2006 09:43 AM
Printing |
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September 25, 2006
Embroidering on knitting
Embellishing your knitting with embroidery isn't as hard as you thought. This step-by-step tutorial by weasleysweaters on Live Journal takes you through the whole process with lots of great photos. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 05:29 PM
Needlearts |
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HOW TO - Knit Opera Gloves
I like the look of these knit lace up opera gloves. Link.
Or you can go for the classic straight up knit version. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 03:18 PM
Knitting |
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Berroco Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns
Berroco, the yarn company, has a bevy of free patterns available now on their site, including an extensive list of crochet patterns. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 01:31 PM
Crochet, Knitting |
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CRAFT group on Instructables
Hi Crafters! We've got a CRAFT group now up on Instructables. It's the perfect place for you to share your craft project tutorials. Sign up now and add yourself to the CRAFT group. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 11:39 AM
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Pixel Samplers
Endflie.com has created Pixel samplers, cross-stitch at it's geeky finest, like the graphics card above. From the site, "Cross-stitch preceeded pixel art by quite a few hundred years. Both techniques are based on filling in small squares with colour to build up an image. I am interested in the opposing gender associations of both practices when their processes are so similar. Traditional samplers utilise symbols and motifs to represent events or items of relevance to the stitcher. The electronic icons I have stitched represent machine actions/events/objects." (click on right side nav: "catalogue", then "pixel samplers) [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 10:30 AM
Needlearts |
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Designer-Craft Sale in Oakland, CA - October 14th
If you live near the Bay Area, CA, this craft sale looks like its not one to be missed! From the site, "At this fabulous sample and crafts bonanza, shop from the artists and designers themselves! Find treasures for your home and person; everything from high-end furniture to hand-screened tees, and hip purses and bags- something for everyone, and on anyone's budget." Link.
Adeline & 26th
Enter on 2600 Magnolia at 26th st. in West Oakland
(also the back-entrance of 2601 Adeline Street)
Saturday, October 14th 2006
9am to 5pm
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 25, 2006 09:16 AM
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September 24, 2006
Plan Your Holiday Bazaar Now!
Whether you've got just a few crafting friends in your circle or a giant army of crafters, now is a good time to follow the lead of the Atomic Holiday Bazaar peeps and start organizing your own holiday bazaar. This ain't your gramma's craft show - well, unless your grandma is really cool. [Via] - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Sep 24, 2006 10:25 AM
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September 22, 2006
Subscribe to CRAFT Magazine
Hey Crafters! CRAFT will soon be on the newsstands on October 17th! But subscribe now and you could be receiving yours even earlier in the mail. And why not? This issue is jam-packed with lots of really neat stuff you can make, inspirational crafter profiles, quick craft projects, DIY projects, and more! Where else can you crochet Beth Doherty's amigurumi robot or read about embroidery queen Jenny Hart as she shows you how to embroider a skateboard. More projects include knitted boots, learning chainmail to make your own medieval armor, needlepoint bracelets, felting an iPod cozy, making a room divider, cat pad, silkscreening 101, and more!
You'll get 4 quarterly volumes delivered to your door as well as access to the online digital edition for only $34.95 a year. What a deal! International subscriptions are available for $49.95 US. Use the MAKE4CRAFT code and receive a cool new CRAFT T-shirt. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 06:11 PM
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Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair this Weekend
This weekend, September 23-24 in Old Deerfield, MA is the 31st Annunal Fall Craft fair featuring this years Quilt and Fiber Fest. The Quilt Fest will feature an exhibit of renowned Vermont quilter Pam Druhen. Druhen's collection includes landscape quilts that capture New England's seasonal glory. There's also a showcase of museum quilts, the 4th bi-annual Old Deerfield quilt challenge, and lots more! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 05:11 PM
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CRAFT Podcast Pattern - Stitch Diva Studios Cobweb Scarf
This week's pattern is the Cobweb Scarf created by Jennifer Hansen, the amazing designer behind Stitch Diva Studios. Her work in crochet and knitting has an edgier fashion feel, and with this Cobweb Scarf, you will never have to make boring old scarves ever again. With this pattern, you'll learn the techniques of Tunisian double-ended hook crochet. Get yourself one of these large double-ended hooks and crochet away. Stitch Diva Studios also has a more in depth, Tunisian Crochet tutorial here.
Click here to get the PDF (and other CRAFT content) delivered automatically via iTunes - Link.
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Stitch Diva Studios Decidedly Different Scarves - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 03:20 PM
CRAFT Podcast, Patterns |
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A Closer Look - Craft-Tea Tea Cozy
By Arwen O'Reilly
Craft-Tea Tea Cozy
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=401177
I'm a sucker for puns, so DoBeClean's clever tea cozy caught my eye. It puts the "tea" in Crafty:-) I also love the bright colors and softness of the cozy; that's one that would be a pleasure to have around. When she's not knitting or entering contests, she makes hemp soap (including some great felted covered soap, which works like a washcloth and bar of soap all in one) and plays with words. Check out her shop on Etsy, and her blog.
Arwen: How did you get involved in crafting? Why?
DoBeClean: I think it partially transpired from growing up with a mother constantly sewing overhead of us during the day while we played and knitting beside us while we watched tv at night. It was either her doing her nails or knitting. Since I could never get into the fancy finger nail scene I guess I feel connected with my mum while working with fibre.
Another turning point was while visiting with an accupuncturer on a weekly basis to help me cope with a fall-out with my father. He suggested getting crafty to clear out some throat chakra issues. There he created a monster.
Arwen: So what inspires you these days?
DBC: Primarly, the people around me. So much talent is revealed when you bring up in conversation that you love to knit or want to learn a craft. I don't know if I'm just very blessed, but there's lots of inspiring people around. Secondarily, I'm so inspired by the blogs I read everyday. There lies my guilty pleasure (the guilt bit comes from my husband. And some pleasure, come to think of it).
Arwen: And what are your favorite craft blogs (or books or magazines)?
DBC: The websites I love include etsy, crafster.org, knitty.com, and whipup.net. Books I'm currently loving are knitting books (that time of year) like Mason-Dixon Knitting, the Stitch 'N' Bitch series, Rowan magazines. Other crafty books I want to get my itchy fingers on are Denyse Schmidt Quilts(because I want to learn), Amy Butler's In Stitches and perhaps 52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity by Jeffrey Yamaguchi to assist me in exporing yet unexplored crafty nooks of my soul. And, of course, can't wait to check out Craft: magazine!
Arwen: What's your next project?
DBC: My next project is the long-awaited sweater my husband has been so patiently waiting on. I knitted up a sweater for him last year but it turned out too small. So I've been sporting it all last year resulting in a kind of sore spot between us. So I keep meaning to start him a sweater but things come up (don't have the right needle size, a Craft contest is announced). But the needles should be in the mail now, so no more excuses. Plus I'm starting to really feel for the guy. He looks chilly.
Arwen: That's such a great story! A woman I know had a knitting teacher who told her never to knit a sweater for a boyfriend because if they broke up, she'd want it back. So she proposed to her boyfriend by knitting him a sweater and having the label read "Will you marry me?"
Is there anything else you want to tell our readers? Can you give one simple tip you use in your crafting?
DBC: Because I'm a mom to a two year old people often wonder how I can run a "crafty" business, post on my blog, read blogs and still find time to be crafty. I tell them (especially new moms) that even if you can find ten minutes here and there it all adds up quickly. Before you know it, you too can have a Craft-Tea Tea Cozy in your busy life!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 12:45 PM
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Crafty Organizers
Thimble also contributes to Whip Up and has posted up a collection of great organizers you can make. Pictured left is Shim + Son's patchwork wall pocket and right is an armchair pincushion and sewing caddy. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 11:09 AM
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CRAFT at Expo for the Artist and Musician Recap
By Arwen O'Reilly While Nat, Goli and Katie were crafting it up last weekend in Chicago at the Renegade Craft Fair, Marie Kare of the Sampler fame, Sarah Milstein (an O'Reilly Media editor and Friend o' Craft) and I checked out San Francisco's Expo for the Artist and Musician. A homegrown affair, it nevertheless was a lovely gathering place for local arts and music and community organizations. There were maybe 30 exhibitors, ranging from our Craft Magazine table to local zines to the Northern California Land Trust the to Ukelele Ray, who makes ukeleles out of vintage lunchboxes. Marie gave kick-ass felting demonstrations all day, I got tons of complements on my adorable knitted cuff bracelet that I bought on Etsy after the Etsy/Craft contest, and it was a fun way to share the Craft love! Link. and Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 22, 2006 09:57 AM
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