Feedsacks: A Tradition of Recycling and Repurposing (written on September 13, 2007 2:31 AM)
Several years ago, I was scrolling through the vintage fabric selection on Ebay when a particular auction caught my eye: pounds of colorful scraps of patterned fabric called feedsacks. I got lost in the kaleidescope of fabrics for sale and... Comments (8)
Inspiration Every Day (written on June 4, 2007 6:37 PM)
Inspiration is defined as arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity. We crafters are always talking about inspiration: what we get inspired by, where it comes from and how it happens. Inspiration is elusive, you never know... Comments (6)
Etsy Labs: Get Out of Your House and Get Crafting! (written on April 3, 2007 4:56 PM)
It's hard to be crafty in New York. Most of us barely have room for a bed and a dresser let alone a designated crafty area. Sky high rents make it difficult to live off of our handmade wares and... Comments (3)