My head just went back to grad school. To discussions of postmodernism and the cost of reproduction and low vs high brow and are we cleverly paying homage to the masters by recreating fine art with sandwiches and does food … Read More...
Newsy: Retro by Michael Miller Fabrics
Here are three of my favorites from the recently launched fabric collection, Retro by Michael Miller Fabrics. Even with favorites, I wouldn’t turn down any from this nostalgic-done-right line. Shown from left to right is Candy Shop, Summer Farming and … Read More...
4 Braided Circles | Aschaffenburg festival
Edith from quilts und mehr shared this photo on her blog that shows a snippet of her quilt, 4 Braided Circles. She’s celebrating because she just found out it was accepted into the Aschaffenburg quilt festival and show. … Read More...
Miniature embroidery to wear
Cleo Dee has a new line of pendants featuring her embroidery in miniature. See more photos of her lovely work at her blog post.
Resident artists sought by Contemporary Artists Center
Applications are being accepted now for the spring Artist in Residency program at the Contemporary Artists Center in Troy, New York, USA. The call says, in part,
… Read More...The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest residency program on the
Take a class from Kathy Shaw
Our beloved Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is teaching two online courses in association with Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions. She says,
… Read More...Soft Sculpture Applique will cover how to create this lovely little teddy bear for crazy quilt projects. Or, it could be
Jane teaches Recycled Circles
Jane LaFazio of Janeville teaches a live workshop called Recycled Circles. This gorgeous piece is one of her recent experiments with the workshop’s techniques. Go to her blog post for the link to her teaching schedule.
Ed. note: Jane … Read More...
Marketing for Makers e-course
Megan Auman asks are you running a business or pursuing a hobby with your jewelry? Megan is a designer, maker, educator, and entrepreneur who created Designing an MBA to “help designers and makers polish their basic business skills, while also … Read More...
Learn to make Alma’s beads
Alma Stoller is offering her Handmade Fabric Beads course as an online video workshop with tasty extras such as a Flickr group and Pinterest board for sharing your work. Hurry to register! The course begins January 23. Go to Alma’s … Read More...
The St. Cuthbert’s Banner raised high
Ruth O’Leary‘s St. Cuthbert’s Banner made its debut in final form recently. You’ll enjoy the photos of the reveal and all the details. Go to her post.
Stitch a Fossil
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots shares the news that Fossil’s new perforated Mason bags make the perfect canvas for a bit of stitchy embellishment. See her blog.
Calling All Kid Crafts Bloggers!!
Attention crafty moms of toddlers and preschoolers! The fun website Projects for Preschoolers has opened its doors for craft, activity and game contributions as well as guest posts! If you are interested in contributing craft ideas, recipes, games, or activities … Read More...
Valentine sale at Ordinary Mommy
Many fiber-art necklaces by Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design are on sale 25% off through January 22. Go to her blog post for the details and links.
Ed. note: Faith didn’t ask or compensate me to post about her … Read More...
Share your tatty ideas
Heather of Tatted Treasures would like to have your input. She says,
… Read More...I’m getting ready for Citizen Schools, and the next step is the apprenticeship fair. I’ve got 5 minutes to inspire a bunch of 13-year-olds to want to learn
TAFA goes live
The new site of the Textile and Fiber Art List is live!!! Dash over there now and take a tour!
Article | Everything You Need to Know About Buying A Camera
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This comprehensive article by Vlad Savov and David Pierce at The Verge will help you decide what kind of camera is best for your needs. The article covers some photography basics and goes on to talk about the … Read More...
Newsy: CRAFT and others protest legislation
And the winner is……..
A big congrats to Julie Shearer, she’s the winner of the Savvy stamps giveaway!! Enjoy your new stamps Julie!
-Heather
ePattern giveaway: Saint Patrick’s Day wall hanging
Sandra at SandrasCraftCorner is hosting a giveaway on her blog for her original design of a Saint Patrick’s Day wall hanging. Here are the particulars:
… Read More...I will be giving away 1 pattern for every 25 Google Connect followers I have
The picNYC Table
So genius. For those that like to eat on grass, that is. Spotted on swissmiss, the picNYC TABLE was designed by Haiko Cornelissen.