As with everything Kathy Cano-Murillo does, totally worth checking out: Crafty Chica’s Guide to Artful Sewing: Fabu-Low-Sew Ideas for the Everyday Crafter.
Archive for the ‘Crafts’ Category
Crafty Chica Has a New Book Out
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
WhipUp 2009 Calendar
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Check out the WhipUp 2009 Calendar, which features artwork from 13 artists whose work has appeared on the excellent, inspiring, always crafty whipup.net website. Something definitely worth adding to your holiday gift/wish list.
Here are the artists featured in the calendar:
Cover: Sandra Monat.
January: Jodie Carlton.
February: Abby Glassenberg.
March: Alice Merlino.
April: Mimi Kirchner.
May: Helle Jorgensen.
June: Neta Amir.
July: Aprill Newman.
August: Kimberly Scola.
September: Emily Moss.
October: Shula Hampson.
November: Pimp Stitch.
December: Jared Flood.
Knitting For Good
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Very exciting book news: Knitting For Good, written by Craftivism’s Betsy Greer, is now available. The book explores the ways in which crafting serves as a platform for personal expression, building community, and activism. More on the book later, just wanted to post up a quick announcement that the book is in bookstores now.
ThreadBanger on How To Make a Bigfoot Costume
Monday, October 27th, 2008More ThreadBanger episodes at ThreadBanger.com.
Decor It Yourself — Jewelry Organization
Friday, June 20th, 2008More episodes at ThreadBanger.
Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn
Thursday, June 12th, 2008The Renegade Craft Fair is this weekend — June 14 and 15 — at McCarren Park Pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Over 200 artists will be showcasing their work. Be sure to seek out Heather Menicucci’s booth, as she will be launching her new project at the fair — 1 Bite 7 Days, a short documentary and food adventure.
Epoxy Resin Video from Rosa Murillo
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008Another excellent how-to video from artist Rosa Murillo — How to use epoxy resin in a collage. Note: the fantastic music featured in the video is from mulit-talented artist Summer Pierre.
Threadbanger at SXSW
Sunday, March 16th, 2008SXSW Day 3 — Beautiful Losers.
SXSW Day 4 — Music, VeggiBus, Peter and the Wolf.
And the final segment, featuring the fabulous Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club:
Craft Leftovers
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Great site and limited edition zine dedicated to creating with your craft project leftovers — Craft Leftovers. New patterns designed specifically for your leftovers are posted to the site every Saturday. And be sure to check out the Craft Leftovers flickr group as well. (Found via the excellent Craftypod.)
