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TLC’S Craft Wars is Top Gossip

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Craft Wars is the new competition series hosted and executive produced by Tori Spelling  and it is gossiping up a storm in the crafting world. If you haven’t already heard of it then we have put some of the actual press details below so you can catch up on what the rest of us already know.

But let me just say this: We saw a sneak peek of the  first episode and you are NOT going to want to miss it. The show will not only inspire you, it will have you shouting out ideas at the screen to encourage the contestants to sew faster and glue quicker.

This show is perfect for anyone who is crafty and anyone who loves to craft under-pressure.  I challenge any of you to grab some obscure supplies and make something in 1 hour. It’s certainly a challenge I wouldn’t par-take in so credit goes to all the contestants.

More Hype about the show on CraftGossip. Tori is also having an influence on the crafting world with her range of crafting products which you can check out on her blog.

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Here’s how it works: first, the contestants face off in the Pop Craft challenge, where they must create one of the craft world’s most popular items in just one hour, using surprise materials and just about any crafting supply they could dream of from the “Michaels Craft Closet,” supplied by Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts retailer. Judges Erica Domesek (author of the DIY book, PS I Made This), Stephen Brown (author and founder of the multi-million dollar gift wear company Glitterville Studios) and Jo Pearson (author and creative expert for Michaels) will evaluate their crafts and eliminate one contestant. Then, the final two must wow the judges in the challenge of a lifetime, the Master Craft challenge. With their team, they’ll have to use all of their creative prowess, and push themselves to the limit, because when time is up, only one can win the WAR.

In the premiere episode, “Summer School” – airing June 26 at 10/9c, the contestants must create a fashion-forward duffle bag out of sports equipment for the Pop Craft challenge. Then, the final two must wow the judges in their crafting challenge of a lifetime, The Master Craft, where they must create a playhouse out of school supplies. With the use of the Michaels Craft Closet and a well-stocked woodshop, the contestants do everything they can to build, glue, and sew an unbeatable $10,000 craft.

CRAFT WARS is produced for TLC by Super Delicious. Executive producers are Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper and Joanna Vernetti.

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Comments

  4. i don’t like the idea of a craft’s war. crafting means creativity, inspiration, calming not time fighting or showing off on the t.v. i totally disagree with the whole idea. i hope this show will fail… sory guys….

  5. I agree, I have to wait to see the show to decide if I like the concept of the show. It does sound interesting, but I agree with Charisia in the above comment, regarding creativity, inspiration, calming and ect…..
    It would be nice to have a crafting show whereby, contestants are taught various skills, techniques, and conducting friendly completition. Something similar to idol…mayne crafting idol…..and the public can cast votes. ……

  6. I am excited that a new craft show is coming back! Maybe for some the name should be different,but I am excited that there is an interest in crafting again from the networks. Since Carol Duvall nothing new or old for that fact has been on tv in our area. I am excited,and maybe this will spark interest in crafting from another generation and the tv networks.

  7. TLC had something like this a couple/few years ago, called Craft Shakedown or something — was presented like the Worldwide Wrestling Federation — hilarious and so much fun. This sounds like the exact same set-up, only it reads that the contestants have teams, now. I loved it. Can’t wait to see this!

  8. I’m a little torn. I see the benefit of showing the world the amazing things that crafters can do, but then I think, how amazing is something going to be when it’s thrown together in an hour? But I did set my DVR. 🙂

  9. I remember the show that Sandy mentioned. I thought it was on HGTV, but can’t remember the name. Loved it. They did all kinds of wild challenges. Watched this show tonight & it was ok, but didn’t seem as much fun as the previous incarnation.

  10. Very disappointed. What the crafters had to make was more like building, not crafts that are home decor or useful as a gift to give. Why can’t they do something like give those who compete say like shells, tell them to make a gift or home decor craft item. There are plenty of things to do that with, felt, ribbon, buttons, shaped wood pieces, flowers, craft foam, wreaths, lace, pipe cleaners. Then add a theme to each like sea scene, animal theme, wall decor theme, pillow theme, and so on. i won’t be watching it any more.

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Eyelet and Mesh Sweaters to Keep Cool in Summer

Adding eyelets to a project is a great way to make it more wearable in the summer, and these mesh and eyelet sweater patterns are perfect for summer (and beyond!) for layering. 

The Inez Summer Sweater from Happy Love Co combines eyelets and dropped stitches (along with some garter and stockinette) to make a casual and fun summer sweater. The pattern is one size (56 inches or 142.24 cm) around, and is meant to be worn oversized. But it’s an easy enough pattern you could alter it to suit you without too much difficulty. It calls for worsted weight cotton yarn. 

Another fun project using dropped stitches in the Stella Blouse from Thelma Steimann. It calls for a fingering weight silk yarn and is worked on larger than expected needles and also uses dropped stitches. The pattern includes eight sizes, with a bust circumference ranging from 33.5 to 51.5 inches, or  85-131 cm. You can grab a copy on Ravelry.

The Design Studio Knits has a nice summer cotton tee that uses worsted weight yarn worked on larger needles so it has a mesh effect while still being worked in stockinette stitch. It’s worked in one piece and is another one size pattern, meant to fit an actual chest measurement ranging from 34 to 46 inches (that’s 86 to 117 cm). 

A similar look with a cropped shape and four available sizes comes from A Box of Twine. This one is a DK weight yarn knit on large needles and still has an oversized look (for instance the size small is 42 inches/106.68 cm at the bust). It’s worked flat so this is a great one for beginners. 

If you want something a little more structured, try the Pip Cardigan from Yoko Johnston. This sport weight cardigan has an allover eyelet pattern and options to close with a zipper or buttons. It’s worked from the top down and has six size options. This one is also oversized, with finished measurements ranging from 51.5 to 64.5 inches, or 131 to 164 cm). You can find this one on Ravelry. 

Or check out Endlessly by Amy Gunderson, a free pattern from Knitty. This pullover uses a cable and lace pattern that is easy to knit and to wear. It uses DK weight yarn and has nine size options. The chest measurement ranges from 34.75 to 66.75 inches, or 88.5 to 169.5 cm, and is meant to be worn with a little positive ease.