Rock ON Gramma!

I think the industry is finally catching on to this whole hip crafting thing. Check this out.

> sublimestitcher on 02/15/06 #

Virtual and traveling shows: Follow the thread

The Thread Counts Project, coordinated by Luanne Stovall and Leila Lee Mitchell for Gallery Artists Studio Projects, is designed to investigate the binding nature of thread and to recognize its dual role as both a noun and a verb.

The show will continue through March 11, 2006 in the physical gallery, and also exists as a virtual show. Stitch + Bitch on Wednesday, March 15, 7-9PM.

GASP Gallery
Brookline, MA USA

Another traveling as well as virtual show:
Pattern Language
Clothing as Communicator,
Curated by Judith Hoos Fox

Currently showing at The Krannert Art Museum
University of Illinois through April 9, 2006
traveling to Santa Barbara and Minneapolis and, tentatively, London

> linda on 02/15/06 #

Spins & Needles

Melanie Yugo and Jason Pelletier run a monthly event in Ottawa, Canada called Spins & Needles Craft + DJ Night, where crafters and non-crafters alike come together to work on projects, share ideas, and listen to local DJs spin funky beats. Spins & Needles is celebrating its 1-year anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2006 with an all-out DJ + DIY party, doubling as a fundraiser for the Ottawa School of Art Youth Arts Outreach program. At the anniversary party there will be 5 local DJs spinning, a number of projects that people can work on, video art and a raffle featuring crafty- and music-related items. If you're in the Ottawa area, be sure to mark your calendars and get to the party. And congratulations to Spins & Needles on its 1-year anniversary!

> Yamaguchi on 02/14/06 #

The value of the crafts sector has doubled in the UK

The Crafts Council in the UK has published a socio-economic survey of crafts activity in England and Wales 2002–03. According to the survey, the estimated value of the crafts sector has doubled from GBP 400 million in 1994 to GBP 826 million in 2003.

via Foe

> ulla on 02/13/06 #

Swap o Rama

New Yawkers can swap those extra clothes out of their closet atSwap-O-Rama-Rama on Feb. 12th. Start one where you live!

> Tsia on 02/08/06 #

Alternative Media February

Check out the free but hard to find magazine ANP Quarterly. It's a glossy, refreshingly heart-warming art magazine.

Both the web and print version of The Drama are shaping up to be a great resource for emerging artists and designers.

Last but not least, PS1 in Long Island City is running a great series on Alternative Media. I went to the Topic Magazine talk last week and it was great. Upcoming events include Clear Cut Press, n+1, Esopus, Mass Appeal, and Cabinet.

> Holly on 02/08/06 #

Spread the craft

TIP: If you're going to be taking some of your craftiness (such as knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc) with you when you'll be visiting friends, take some extra along with you. They may be interested in what you're doing and you can have a little impromptu lesson.

> pretendingsanity on 02/08/06 #

You are what you eat

These crafters and I had a similar diet of PacMan and SpaceInvaders. Thanks Wendy.

> Scott on 02/08/06 #

Word Cloud Your Blog

An interesting little blog ditty that's going around: Word Cloud. It scans your blog, and builds a nice folksonomy-style graphic from the most frequently-used words. (Even better, you can edit it.) Pick the font, pick the color, and then if you like, you can get it printed on a T-shirt.

I had no idea I'd used the word "enjoy" that many times in my blog. My apologies to all. :-)

Via Jenla

> Sister Diane on 02/05/06 #

Whipup.net: Handcraft in a Hectic World

There's a new and fabulous group blog in the Craftosphere -- Whipup.net. It's the brainchild of Kathreen Ricketson, and features contributions from just about every craft blogger you've heard of.

Here's a bit from their manifesto: "This website has been created in order to bring the best original and exciting crafts to the attention of many. To create a community of artists, crafters and makers and share ideas in a central space."

Woo Hoo! I'm so there!

> Sister Diane on 02/03/06 #