Creative Chick Susan Sorrell has announced her fall needleart classes. Get the details from her blog post.
A sweet, new beady class from Orna
Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
… Read More...What sets these beads apart from other jewelry components I have created in the past,
Bird’s Party Magazine: The Halloween Issue
And speaking of Bird’s Party… Have you checked out the Bird’s Party Magazine? It’s filled with ideas for Halloween parties and treats. Really. It’s crazy impressive. Go check it out, I’ll wait.
Susan in print
Heads up! Our beloved Susan Lenz is the subject of a six-page artist profile in the October/November issue of Quilting Arts Magazine. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. See more about this news and lots of … Read More...
Blog Feature- Mini-eco
I am so excited that I have feature this blog! I borrowed this photo from LMNOP so I could show you all the cool stuff she does! I could spend hours and probably feature every single craft she has on … Read More...
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining my degree. … Read More...
Grateful Body skincare – 20% off all cleansers!
Grateful Body Skin Care are offering a 20% discount all Grateful Body Cleansers
Just enter the code: CLEANFACE @ checkout. I recommend the hydrating cleanser it’s a truly divine treat that your face will thank you for purchasing, a million … Read More...
Fiber Art Calls for Entry – Installation proposal
Craft Alliance: Site-Specific Installation Proposal
St. Louis, MO
Exhibition Season: 2013/2014
… Read More...Exhibition Project Description
The proposed exhibition space will enable Craft Alliance to present site-specific installation pieces that use craft techniques to create spatial environments and that bridge the
New digs for TAC
Joetta Maue gives us a little tour of the Textile Art Center‘s new headquarters. So cool! Joetta will be teaching her Autobiographical Embroidery class there in October. Go to her blog post to see more photos of the new … Read More...
Stitch for Children’s Hospital
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint shares this announcement:
… Read More...Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama is participating in the September fund raiser for Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Pick up an ornament kit for $25 to stitch for a child visiting the Children’s
Rosemarie, a quilt from her aunt, and a plea
Emily at Mommy’s Nap Time is a strong supporter of her niece (age 5). She made her a pretty quilt (shown in photo). She just shaved off all her hair (for a second time), and now she’s getting the … Read More...
Chili’s Fundraiser for St. Jude
Help fight childhood cancer by dining at Chili’s! On September 26, Chili’s restaurant is donating ALL their net profits to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Find more details and other ways to make donations HERE. And, create and decorate … Read More...
Is “liking” the same as spamming?
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a lot to say about bloggers who use Facebook as a vehicle for contests, votes, and giveaways. Among other things, she points out that using features such as the “Like” button in this way violates … Read More...
Can a Crochet Square Change the World?
We have our chance to find our if a crochet square can change the world? We have the opportunity, as crocheters, to have a very positive impact on a city that has been smacked down with the terrible impact of … Read More...
Cupcake Camp – Start your own!
Cupcake Camp – for people who love cupcakes.
When: October 23rd, 2011 from 2-5pm
Where: CoTweet, 301 Brannan St, San Francisco
Start your own Cupcake Camp! Here’s how.
Opportunity: Artist in residence in Chicago
Lillstreet Art Center of Chicago is accepting applications for its next year-long artist-in-residence program. The Fiber Arts Calls for Entry blog says,
… Read More...Lillstreet Art Center offers Artist Residencies in all departments and encourages interdisciplinary work.
Residencies includes work space in
The Pearcasso Kids’ Contest (Pear Art for School Supplies!)
Play with your food and win money for art supplies! Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service (PNCPS) and SmileMakers®, Inc. are hosting a kids’ art contest with a grand prize of $500 for art and school supplies. To enter … Read More...
Opportunity: Artist in residence
From Fiber Art Calls for Entry:
… Read More...Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WIThe Pfister Hotel’s Artist-In-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery and is open to hotel guests and visitors to enjoy. Long known for its expansive Victorian art
The Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher (materialistic) is self-publishing an embroidery e-zine! She says,
… Read More...It’s a digital publication (in PDF format) called The Stitch and Thimble and it comes out four times a year. I’ve just loaded the fifth issue on to
A list that crafters can love
Wendy of The Crafter’s Apprentice is on a mission. She says,
… Read More...I’m trying to make a masterlist of crafts…I’m adding to the list, putting in links to information, tutorials, free patterns, blogs etc. I’d love for your readers to see