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October 6, 2006
Free Halloween knitting patterns
Here are a few (free) Halloween patterns, from black cat motifs to witches hats - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Oct 6, 2006 11:02 AM
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CRAFT Podcast Pattern: Boobie Scarf by Jillian Moreno
Jillian Moreno, co-author of Big Girl Knits and editor of KnittySpin Magazine has whipped up an important scarf for this week's CRAFT pattern podcast. Jillian's "Boobie Scarf" was featured along with 4 other patterns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Knitty.com back in the Fall of 2004. Jillian says, "Sometimes I need to be very literal. Life and death is a good reason to be blunt. Love your breasts, protect your breasts, check your breasts. If wearing a string of boobies around your neck doesn't remind you to do a self check, what will? It's also a great ice breaker, 'What's that on your scarf?' 'Why they're breasts. Have you done your self-check this month, or gotten your mammogram?'"
Help spread the word for Breast Cancer Awareness and keep yourself warm and cozy in the process with the "Boobie Scarf".
Click here to get the PDF (and other CRAFT content) delivered automatically via iTunes - Link.
Related:
Finished Boobie Scarves on Flickr - Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 6, 2006 08:59 AM
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October 5, 2006
CRAFT Book-A-Day Thursday: Craftivity by Tsia Carson
Craftivity - 40 Projects for the DIY Lifestyle by Tsia Carson
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Tsia Carson founder of SuperNaturale.com has written a new book called "Craftivity" which is filled with some of the most beautiful projects you can make for yourself or for your home. The projects are so beautiful in this book, like this Pom-Pom Rug below, you'll probably cry. Not only are they hip, these projects are taking things like knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, and more to a whole other level of "craft couture". Most of the projects also follow the theme of "reshape, reuse, and redefine" that is close to most crafters' hearts these days. With 40 projects in this book, you'll definitely be busy for the rest of the year with a variety of projects that are fun, stylish, and economical as well.
I got to talk more with Tsia about this fantastic new book and her love of crafting. Thanks Tsia!
Nat: Please tell me a bit about yourself and your crafty background.
Tsia: Well, uh, I have always been a maker. I grew up in a family of makers. I am a total child of the seventies. I went to maker college aka art school. Then I got a master's degree so I could teach making, which I do part time. I got bored with the art context (white walls, grey floors). I thought it was inappropriate for the kind of work I was doing. My husband, Doug Lloyd, and I always collaborated. We started a design firm. We fell into it. It's fun.
I don't make a big difference between art, design and craft. It is all about creating culture. That is what I enjoy doing whether I am programming php or crocheting a hat.
My husband is way craftier than I am. I am always having him make me things. He paid for us to go across country by refinishing furniture and making books when we were much younger. I always feel like a craft slouch.
Nat: What inspired you to write the book "Craftivity"? How did you find such great projects and contributors?
Tsia: I had been working with my design firm, Flat, on this site SuperNaturale for several years. We just did it as a side project because we were into the alt DIY scene, just to blow off steam really. A book packager, Lark Productions, approached us. She said "Do you want to do a book?" We thought that sounded like a good idea. So they wrote a book proposal and we did these gorgeous sample pages. Then it happened. And I was like -- uh oh.
So I sent out an email to all the usual suspects from SuperNaturale, aka the editors ,and said "Do you want to put such and such in this crazy book I am working on?" And everyone said YES. But then I needed more projects! So I started asking around. There were a few people who really helped me put this together, aside from the people at Flat, Scott Bodenner, Kirsten Hudson and Karen Tanaka. It was a gigantic task. But fun.
As it came together I really thought about how many of these projects were gifts for people and I was blown away by the incredible generousity that people showed. This book came together organically. Some of the contributors I go way back with others I just met through the book. I had a framework that I wanted- to group the projects by material and a general editorial ethos- nothing kitschy, everything should astound. But the book really took a life of its own as we made it.
Nat: Both "Cravftivity" and your site SuperNaturale.com reinforce the message that you can recycle and reuse -- that crafts can be made out of everyday things. Why do you think this idea is staring to gain momentum in the crafting community?
Tsia: Because crafters are cheapskates! No seriously. Some people craft as a way to reject consumer culture, having a light ecological footprint, and/or getting off the grid. I consider myself in those ranks. And I want to be an advocate for it ( hopefully in a non preachy way). I see it as a movement in the culture at large and the crafting community is the avant garde for it. But there is always that basic thrift thrill when you make something and it just costs so much less...
Nat: What kinds of crafts are your favorite to do?
Tsia: Well I usually start with a idea. I am one of those high concept makers and then the craft flows from there. However right now I am smitten with tunisian crochet. I think its hot. I love sliding those stitches on and off the hook.
My husband and I are studying permaculture so we can make our 4 acres of land into an edible forest garden. We talk about the yield associated with mushrooms a lot. I want to make a grey water recycling system. Plus, don't laugh, I have become obsessed with barbequing. I have this tiny gas grill and I have been cooking everything on it. Does that count?
Nat: What kinds of projects are you working on for Fall?
Tsia: I'm working on some of the projects in the book. I have this moth eaten sweater that I am "repairing" as Jennifer Kabat does in the book by doing a buttonhole stitch around the holes. I just kicked out a felted crocheted flower brooch from Desiree Haigh's pattern. You would think that this book would burn me out but I am even more into making then I was before.
My daughter and I make space helmets a lot from brown paper bags and pipe cleaners. then we jump to the moon. I have this baby quilt I am working on for my 2 year old (yes, a little late). We had all my friends and family give us squares of fabric as a shower gifts and I am stitching together a crazy quilt from them. Unfortunately I hate to sew. I hate it. So it is taken me forever. But this fall I will get it done.
And I am building a summer house with my husband (and book contributor) Doug Lloyd and contributor Scott Bodenner. Holy cow.
Nat: Last question, one of the coolest parts is seeing the sparkling bling on the nails for the knitting examples. Definitely something you don't see in typical knitting books. Were those your hands? I need to go get a manicure now.
Tsia: I am so psyched that you noticed. that was really my piece de resistance in the book. when I thought about all those shots of hands i thought we have got to get some bling! Give you a wink, just so you always know it's SNatch. i thought the publisher was going to balk but they loved the shots. those are the hands of the very esteemed Callie Janoff, co-founder of the Church of Craft. She has great hands. I love her crooked pinkies.
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Oct 5, 2006 02:30 PM
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A Closer Look - CRAFT Lino Block by Laura Fisk
By Shawn Connally
Crafting in the Community
Laura Fisk - fiskandfern
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=412890
I love Laura Fisk's lino block for two reasons. One, it's an amazing interpretation of the CRAFT magazine logo (and the magazine is something else that I love). And two, I love its aesthetic - recycled and useful, rough yet delicate, substantial to the touch yet filled with tiny details in the final outcome.
Laura wrote that the Etsy-Craft contest really made her think about what craft meant to her, and the resulting piece really shows this. "It is both the act of what you are crafting as well as the crafty end result," she wrote, and this perspective intrigued me. Here's a conversation we had, expanding on these concepts and taking a look at how her fabulous aesthetic has evolved.
Shawn: How did you first start in crafts, and how did that translate into selling your work?
Laura: Oh goodness, I've been making cards and art ever since I can remember! My mom ran a picture framing business out of our home so being around making things and art was part of growing up. In high school I started working at a rubber stamp store (Great American stamp store in Westport, CT), where all the talented ladies there helped me discover the world of crafts out there. It's where I learned how to carve stamps and where I started to fall in love with printmaking.
Selling my work officially is something that's happened fairly recently. For years I dreamed of starting a card company, and always made cards and handmade stuff for friends. But, just this past year, my friend Marianne and I decided to join forces to start fisk and fern (see fiskandfern.com and fiskandfern.etsy.com).
It really helps having a partner in craft! Besides making it more fun, we spur each other on creatively and on the business side, too. We do slightly different stuff - she makes cute and amazing collage images - but our styles complement each other well. Needless to say this year has been incredibly fulfilling and inspiring getting ourselves out there.
Shawn: Where do you get inspiration? And are there people who have had a big influence on your work?
Laura: There's so much that fills me with awe and wonder. But some things in particular ... I'm a complete color freak, and could just dream of colors all day. I love children's and technical illustrations and all those super cool fabric patterns from the 50s through the 70s. Things that are either very industrial or shapes from nature really inspire me as well. I'm currently obsessed with deep-sea creatures and the way some microorganisms look. They're so beautiful, and so weird. My mind just fills with ideas looking at that stuff.
All the amazing crafters and artists posting their work every day with such passion and excitement inspires me constantly. Seeing people out there doing their own thing with their art + craft continually pushes me to do more and try to be better at what I do.
Shawn: What are your favorite blogs, books, etc. relating to arts and crafts?
Laura: So many! I have a little problem with the number of blogs I have bloglined - wee wonderfuls, a bird in the hand, Drawn!, and print & pattern are just a few. Also, flickr is exciting to be a part of, by participating in swaps and sharing part of my life through photos.
For the books, I'm a fan of old encyclopedias, craft, and design books because the pictures, colors and descriptions are just fantastic. I just got a knitting book from 1941!
Shawn Do you have any simple tips for people doing the kind of crafts you do?
Laura: For me it's all about learning from others and understanding how the process works so then you can freely break the rules! Pick up a Staedtler eraser or lino block and a speedball lino cutter set and play around, or ask a friend to teach you, that's how I learned. I haven't had that much formal training but I take as many classes as my budget and time allow (taking glorious letterpress right now). Such an important part of craft is about the community, whether it be local or online. Finding people who love the same things makes us better at what we do, and hey, it's more fun, too.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 5, 2006 12:25 PM
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Cute with Chris: Amigurumi Week
Starting today on the new hilarious videoblog "Cute with Chris" it's amigurumi week showcasing the cute work of Thalia. You'll be able to cast your vote on which toy is the cutest. Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 5, 2006 10:45 AM
Amigurumi and Toys |
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HOW TO - Reupholster a 50's dinette chair
Sarah of Pink of Perfection visits Beatrice of the shop Red Hook in Brooklyn to show us how to reupholster a 50's dinette chair. Thanks Sebastian! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 5, 2006 09:03 AM
Recycle, Vintage |
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October 4, 2006
Swap-O-Rama-Rama this Sunday in Brooklyn
From our MAKE & CRAFT friend Wendy Tremayne:
I hope you have been cleaning out your closets for the ultimate purge... Swap-O-Rama-Rama is this Sunday!
You'll be happy to know that the L train is running! Please spread this message far and wide.
This Autumn Swap-O-Rama-Rama has many new features and a whole new posse of wonderful artists who are coming together to share their knowledge and crafty skills with you. Of course the core of the swap is the gigantic piles of free clothing sorted into categories: pants, shirts, skirts, sweaters etc. We're anticipating 10,000 lbs of clothing!!! These piles are the collective total of each guest's contribution of one bag of unwanted clothes. Take home as much clothing as you can carry. But first learn to modify them countless ways. Read on for all the details or click this link: http://gaiatreehouse.com/nyoct2006.htm
Swap-O-Rama-Rama
swaporamarama.org
Sunday October 8th, 1pm to 8pm
$10 plus any size bag of unwanted clothing
Once inside all of the materials for creativity and all the clothes you can carry are free
All ages and genders welcome!
Join the List: swaporamarama-subscribe@gaiatreehouse.com
Location: 3rd Ward
195 Morgan Ave. Brooklyn, New York
718-715 4961 (L Train to Grand St. East on Grand, Right on Morgan)
Additional Directions
Wondering what to bring? http://gaiatreehouse.com/swapattend.htm
Philosophy First
"There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness." Gandhi
While we all enjoy the orgy of unlimited free clothing Swap-O-Rama-Rama is inviting you to experience much more than a loaded, groovy closet and fatter wallet. At the swap we take back creativity from industry by choosing to make rather than buy. Nothing is better for the greediest of capitalists than ignorant people. By learning to make we choose independence and we discover our own creativity, something industry takes away from us in the dumbing down of consumerism. Makers inevitably learn about their materials, they work together in a collective way and so they create community, something shopping does not offer. When we make we learn about materials and process and so we become exposed to information about the history of our materials and methods. And so suddenly we can see the people who spawned the crafts we're adapting and the people who make our goods allowing us to know that industry takes gross advantage of others and of our fragile planet. Suddenly we can see what's beneath the surface. Even the fashion industry plays a role as they promote the need for new regardless of a fantastic surplus. We live in a time when the very least that we can do is absorb our surplus, slow the grinder of capitalism down and reduce our buying and production of new materials and make it clear to the people who share this fragile world that we wish to live in harmony. The gift that you receive for this transformation is greater than I can put to words and yes includes a groovy wardrobe of free clothes and the experience of being a creator which is nothing short of bliss. Enjoy the swap!
- Wendy Tremayne
At the Autumn Swap-O-Rama-Rama you'll find...
* A unique workshop an hour, each teaching a unique clothing recycling modification skill.
* DIY stations where you can learn traditional crafts like embroidery, knitting, beading and appliqué.
* Sewing stations with many sewing machines run by knowledgeable clothing and costume designers who will teach you how to sew and make modifications to your new finds. Machines and sewers brought to you by MakeWorkshop and Janome
* Silk screening on site by Garison Buxton & Ray Cross (check in with them for future full length screening workshops)
* A recycled fashion show featuring many swap artists with a finale by Kate Goldwater and her Auh20 Designs
* A team of stylists will style you at Swap-O-Rama-Rama, hosted by Syliva Holden
* Homemade vegan yummies by Louisa Shafia's Lucid Food
* The first 250 people swappers to attend will receive the first issue of CRAFT Magazine. Craft is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, Craft's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; resourceful spirits who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. We call them "Makers".
* Prizes will be given out throughout the day, they include subscriptions to Make Magazine, and a host of recycled good from EcoArtware
* Free clothing labels will be available to you to cover existing branding and reclaim your creativity from industry. They read 100% Modified by Me/Recycled. Enjoy!
* Remaining clothing is donated to Dominics Mobile Ministry
* Once inside the event all creativity materials are free and included.
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Oct 4, 2006 07:17 PM
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Letterpress 101
Here's a great consolidated list on an introduction to letterpress -- what to look for in a letter press machine, how to print, and more. [ via ] Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Oct 4, 2006 05:10 PM
Printing |
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Plush You in Seattle Oct 6 - Nov 2
If you are in the Seattle area during Oct 6th through Nov 2nd, don't miss the plush event of the year with the the Plush You exhibit at Schmancy (1932 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). The show will feature the plush designs of A LOT of amazing crafters and designers. Don't miss it! Link.
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Oct 4, 2006 03:03 PM
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CRAFT Book-A-Day Wednesday: In Stitches by Amy Butler
In Stitches by Amy Butler
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We've all drooled over Amy Butler's fabrics and patterns and her new book, "In Stitches" is no different. The spiral bound book featuring more than 25 sewing projects is a feast for the eyes. You'll find yourself in a dilemma just to decide which project you want to start first. Should you start with the "Short Pleated Apron" or the "Kimono-Style Robe"? Or maybe you should just go for it with the "Patchwork Duvet Cover"? The projects all center around different rooms in your house (living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and office) as well as fashionable items for yourself. The well-designed book (simply beautiful) has a pocket in the front cover holds all the patterns nicely and the spiral bound makes it easy to lay flat for reference. With all the beautiful Amy Butler fabrics that go along with each project, you'll also find yourself wanting to snatch those up as well. A must have book for any crafter who loves to sew.
As busy as Amy is, she didn't hesitate to take time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions. Here's our interview with Amy Butler where she talks about her craft, her new book, and her upcoming projects. Thanks Amy!
Nat: How did you get started in crafts?
Amy: Through the years my husband David and I have grown our business by living multiple "design lives". We each have had successful careers as illustrators, and brand and product developers. In 1997 we started producing lifestyle stories for Country Living magazine alongside our studio work. I became their resource for producing "how to" stories that provided inspirational ideas for using vintage fabrics. The magazine was short on space, but we needed to get instructions to our readers so they could
make up the projects. This is how Amy Butler Sewing Patterns began. I licensed the Country Living brand and produced my first two sewing patterns that were featured in some of my articles. Soon after the magazine eliminated it's fulfillment services and I was left with the challenge of how to get these patterns out to the broader market. In 2002 I attended my first International Quilt Market where I exhibited in my first 10' x 10' booth, decked out in quirky vintage modern fabrics highlighting my patterns. Since then, I've been
blessed by enthusiastic support from the sewing community and I'm proud to say that great retailers worldwide now carry my sewing patterns.
My first fabric collections were created with Free Spirit fabrics. They gave me an incredible opportunity to design fabric.....which has always been my dream! After several successful lines, our contract expired and I began working with Rowan, a relationship that had budded through our experiences working together on a knitting bag collection. As they say, timing is everything, and I feel I have landed just where I need to be. I started working with Rowan in December 2005. My first collection " Belle " just launched this spring. I am having so much fun working with this grouping! I'm incorporating a lot of the fabrics in my new book that I am currently producing called "Amy Butler's Midwest Modern" a lifestyle / inspiration book to be published by Stewart Tabori & Chang, due out Spring 2008.
Nat: What inspires you?
Amy: My biggest inspiration comes from travel and my garden, which explains my obsession with florals! Travel is so influential. It takes me away from my day to day tasks and encourages me to think differently, helping me to pay attention to new opportunities. Travel gives me the "mental escape" I need in order to refresh and renew my creative focus. My garden is a never ending resource for beautiful color and design. Each season I have a different show, from Spring to Winter. Nurturing my garden and discovering the precious details feeds my soul, it's one of my favorite places to spend time.
I'm also inspired by the time I get to spend with my husband and friends. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by creative spirits and fun loving people. We all get excited about crafting together, antiquing, plant hunting, gardening and fashion! Spending time with my favorite folks is a constant source of inspiration and energy.
Nat: What design approach do you take with the many different things you do such as designing fabrics, sewing patterns, accessories, as well as your new book, "In Stitches"?
Amy: I am always in the process of collecting inspiration in all kinds of forms. I make my "creative piles " all year long and pull from this inspirational reserve as I begin to design a new collection of fabric or create a new sewing pattern. The " CP " consists of photos from trips and my garden, drawings / sketches for new pattern ideas, snip-its of color from magazine tears, and bits and pieces of antique fabrics with fabulous color.
For example, when I start working on a new fabric collection I pull my color palettes together by building color "stories" intuitively by making a collage with coloration and textures I love. I then match color chips to my color stories and complete my palettes. I almost always make way more palettes than I need, but I love have as many options as possible to react to. I trust my gut and go with my top 3 -4 favorites.
Before I began work on In Stitches, I went through a very detailed conceptual process outlining the project content and point of view for the book. Once I had fine tuned my proposal, I worked directly with my editor at Chronicle to finalize and tweak the projects. With contract and deadline in hand, I developed a schedule and timeline to follow in order to be able to meet the delivery date to Chronicle. It took us nearly 7 months to complete the book. I am fortunate enough to have developed the instructions and illustrations with my work mates here at the studio .I sequestered roughly 15 local women to help me sample, test ( about 6 times per project, some more ) all 27 projects. After several rounds of technical editing, illustration changes and photo styling and shooting all the projects, I birthed my first sewing book, which for me personally, has been extremely rewarding!
In the past it had taken about 3-4 months to complete one sewing pattern, so you can see, working on IN Stitches revolutionized our pattern writing process. I learned so much! And it was fulfilling to watch my work mates grow too.
Nat: Your book, In Stitches, is amazing and it's filled with creative inspiration (love the book design) and there are lots of projects that I want to make right away. It's a sewing pattern book that I have never seen before. What made you decide to write In Stitches?
Amy: Thank you! thank you for your kind words. In Stitches is a major collaboration between myself and my editors at Chronicle. It's incredible what you can develop with folks of like mind. Chronicle is simply one of the most creative publishing houses out there. They are experts at concept and presentation and the book design and format all came from Chronicle's sourcing and design resources. We brainstormed together to establish the " feel " of the book, and they understand the importance of creating a final product that is in sync with their house and my brand.
The idea of doing a sewing book actually started 3 years ago! Country Living had originally wanted me to do an Amy Butler for CL sewing book but their publishing rights were purchased by another company mid stream and the new company was not producing sewing titles. So I took my proposal, re-worked it, and shared the idea with another smaller company and that proposition fell through due to their budget issues. Patience in hand, and having worked with Chronicle on " Found Style " I approached my editor with the idea and she loved it! The timing couldn't have been more perfect. Everything does happen for a reason. Sometimes it just takes perseverance and patience to find the right place for a new idea.
Nat: What is a typical day like for you in your studio?
Amy: I get up a couple of hours before work, about 7ish and meditate and exercise, either running close to home or training in my local gym. Dave and I always have a " coffee talk " on our top deck after breakfast before we hit the studio downstairs. We have a great system, easily dialed in after having worked together for over 16 years.
Each day is different and I think I've re-defined the word multi-tasking. The majority of my day is full of managing my business, promotion / marketing, trouble shooting production issues, answering emails, working with my lawyer, setting up contracts, and bits and pieces of creative time. I have several projects going at once, in any combination of pattern / book design, pattern manufacturing, licensing new lines, fabric designing and manufacturing development.
I am SO fortunate in that I get to work with an incredible group of people here in my studio and my community. I do not do it alone. My husband David is a huge support as well. Being able to work this way is so satisfying!
Nat: Do you have any sewing tips or tricks you can share with us?
Amy: Don't be limited by fabric weight. There is so much crossover in terms of use for both quilting fabrics and home decor fabrics , especially with women today who are sophisticated, love fashion and are looking to make something unique. Use either weight material in combination or alone to make clothing, accessories and home dec items. You'll get some surprising results by combining these weights or using them in un-expected ways. I've been making a lot of clothes with my heavy weight fabric line, some great tunics, skirts and cropped pants.
Nat: What projects are you working on this fall and winter? What should we be looking out for?
Amy: Thanks for asking. I do have a lot of fun things " in the works".
1) Right now I am finalizing the marketing and promotion for my my new fabric line with Rowan that launches at the International Quilt Market next month. The collection is called " Lotus " and will be available in stores in January. I'll be posting teasers and info on my web site soon!
2) I am going through my final rounds of testing for my brand new Fall sewing pattern that will also launch at Quilt Market next month. The pattern is called " the High Street Messenger Bag ". Designed with both girls and guys in mind. It's a clean, modern shaped messenger-style bag that maximizes space while remaining sleek in it's silhouette. With multiple interior pockets, an easy access pocket on the flap interior, stylish pleated pockets, and a super-easy magnetic closure-this bag is as functional as it is fashionable. For the classroom, boardroom, or wherever life takes you. Interior holds 14"x12"x3", enough for a 14" laptop and notebooks! It also has room for your Ipod! I've attached a photo below for a sneak peek!
3) I am working on the launch of my official Amy Butler web store where I will be selling my finished goods that I've manufactured with my fabrics, as well as my books and other licensed products. Fingers crossed, the store will open mid December.
4) I am working on the final design selections for the launch of my line of Scrapbooking papers with K & Co. The collection is gorgeous with some fun surprises! The line will launch this January and be in stores soon after.
5) Soon I will start creating my artwork for my Spring collection of sewing fabrics for Rowan! Two deliveries a year keeps me pretty busy. Sketches are on board, but no official name yet.
6) This Spring My " Sunblooms " stationary line with Chronicle Books launches. Sales to retailers will start in January and the collection should be available at retail soon after.
7) Dave and I are currently working on my lifestyle book "Amy Butler's Midwest Modern" for Stewart Tabori and Chang. It's in line with " Found Style " but with an Amy B. voice. This book will launch Spring '08.
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Oct 4, 2006 01:06 PM
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Zombie Pumpkins
A Liszewski says, "This guy has been updating his library of pumpkin stencils over the years and his catalog is just brilliant. He's a great artist and the site covers everything from movies to classical monsters. Some stencils are more involved than others when it comes to carving but the results have always been amazing. The best part is that you can get lifetime access to the library with as little as a $2 donation. Well worth it." Another reader also gave us a great tip that these pumpkin stencils can also be used with freezer paper to make T-shirts. Link.
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Oct 4, 2006 11:01 AM
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Our Blythe hits it big
We all know in the craft world how much we adore Blythe. We sew and knit clothes for her like the pattern up top from Knitty (which also has some great background info on the big eyed doll). Style her and add her to the flickr pool. According to CRAFT friend Andrea Tung, our favorite indie IT girl has hit the mainstream with a feature on Elle magazine online and an art exhibit at Paris' chic shopping store Galeries Lafayette from now until Oct 17th where's she's dressed by the "crème de la crème" of French designers. The exhibt then later moves on to Japan. [ via ] Link.
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Oct 4, 2006 09:20 AM
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October 3, 2006
CRAFT on My Space
Hi Crafters! If you are on My Space add craftzine as your friend! Link.
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Oct 3, 2006 06:22 PM
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Star Wars themed Jack-O-Lanterns
Even better this Halloween, you can carve out your own Darth Vader or Yoda Jack-O-Lantern with stencils from Star Wars. Link.
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Oct 3, 2006 05:08 PM
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HOW TO - Make bath bombs
A simple and fun project to make your own relaxing bath bomb from Cat Morley. Link.
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Oct 3, 2006 03:30 PM
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MP4 Video | QT Video | HD | Subscribe in iTunes Nancy Flynn of Belle Epoque and Get Crafty shows you how to take an old pair of jeans and refashion them into a denim pouch. The zippered pouch...
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