This is a cross-post from my book website, but I wanted to mention some of this stuff over here, too: I just started a Bead Simple flickr pool for photos of any craft and jewelry projects inspired by the book, and I’m so pleased that there are already some fun things in the mix! Here…
I just started a Bead Simple flickr pool for photos of any craft and jewelry projects inspired by the book, and I’m so pleased that there are already some fun things in the mix! Here are three of my favorites so far: Left to right are Candy Shoppe Bracelets made by Jenny Ryan, Sarah Minshall‘s…
Nothing new from me today, just a bunch of stuff in progress, but I wanted to highlight a few cool things to check out in other places: •Yesterday’s Oregonian had a great article on Crafty Wonderland with some nice quotes from Cathy and Torie and a shout-out to Super Crafty (yay!) plus a mention of…
I am writing a new column for the wonderful BurdaStyle website, and my first piece in a crafty series just went up today: Sewing Resources in Portland. Hooray! I got to spotlight all my favorite places to shop for fabric, notions, buttons — pretty much everything sewing. I find the whole website and community super…
The CRAFT: release party at Twisted yesterday was so much fun… I’m completely wiped out now that it’s over, to tell you the truth, but it was a stellar afternoon! Lee took some fantastic photos and generously offered to let me repost them — thank you! — and she, Kate, Jessica, Emily, and Shannon were…
Just wanted to add an exciting update about the CRAFT: release party that Diane and I are hosting on Sunday… We’re unveiling some of the raffle prizes for party attendees! First, we’re giving away these three awesome craft books: Get Your Crochet On, I Heart Felt, and The Pillow Book. You can also win one…
Tonight and tomorrow night kick off two art shows I’ve been looking forward to for months! Such a fun weekend ahead. Both shows are up for the rest of March if you don’t make it to the openings themselves, too. Thursday First up is “I Heart Mr. T,” a group show honoring the great man…
I just got back after two busy weeks on the east coast and I’m so happy to be home! In fourteen days I visited nine states and one district (Minnesota, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and DC), took four flights and three trains, and stayed in seven places. I…
What are you doing on Sunday, March 9th? If you’re in any of the cities listed above — including Portland — then I hope you’re coming to the CRAFT 06 Release Party! Diane wrote the party up yesterday, so I’ll just borrow her tantalizing preview… Diane and I are co-hosting the Portland bash at Twisted,…
I just heard from Faythe that she’s launching a new fundraiser for her film project, Handmade Nation: a raffle to win fantastic prize packages every month, starting with this bundle of cool stuff for March. Just stop by her blog to buy $2 raffle tickets and you’re automatically entered to win the whole set, including…
When I was (super briefly) in Los Angeles before CHA, I was so excited to stop by ReForm School and see the Matte Stephens show… it’s fantastic. I got one of his small Gocco prints that reminds me so much of Alexander Girard — his work is gorgeous. And if I had only had room…
I went to the winter Craft and Hobby Association show in Anaheim last weekend, which was amazing (I’m going to write up lots more about my favorites at the show itself over at West Coast Crafty), but exhausting! I walked the show for three days, and had lots of meetings and get-togethers throughout. The best…