Posted by Garrison on 2004-11-02 13:58:37
Post Subject: Be on HGTV! Crafters Coast to Coast Talent Search!
Calling all Crafters! Be on HGTV!
The Home and Garden Network’s brand new hit series "Crafters Coast to Coast" is making stops around the country to tape unique and funky crafts and the people who make them. A crew will visit you in your home or studio and profile you, your hometown and your craft. If you are an undiscovered crafter and want your five minutes of fame, please send an email to: CoastToCoast@WellerGrossman.com
...and we’ll send you an application. Or visit our web site at www.HGTV.com and find our listing in the “Be on HGTV” section. And be sure to watch the show weekdays at 11 AM EST/PST and 10 AM CST on HGTV!
We will be visiting the following cities:
-Los Angeles/San Diego
-Chicago
-Dallas/Ft. Worth
-Raleigh/Durham
-Seattle
-Cleveland
-Washington, DC
-Phoenix
-Denver
-Tampa/St. Petersburg
Regards,
Garrison Taylor
Production Assistant
Crafters Coast to Coast - HGTV
Posted by Garrison on 2004-11-02 14:00:52
Post Subject: Be on HGTV! Crafters Coast to Coast Talent Search!
Calling all Crafters! Be on HGTV!
The Home and Garden Network’s brand new hit series "Crafters Coast to Coast" is making stops around the country to tape unique and funky crafts and the people who make them. A crew will visit you in your home or studio and profile you, your hometown and your craft. If you are an undiscovered crafter and want your five minutes of fame, please send an email to: CoastToCoast@WellerGrossman.com
...and we’ll send you an application. Or visit our web site at www.HGTV.com and find our listing in the “Be on HGTV” section. And be sure to watch the show weekdays at 11 AM EST/PST and 10 AM CST on HGTV!
We will be visiting the following cities:
-Los Angeles/San Diego
-Chicago
-Dallas/Ft. Worth
-Raleigh/Durham
-Seattle
-Cleveland
-Washington, DC
-Phoenix
-Denver
-Tampa/St. Petersburg
Regards,
Garrison Taylor
Production Assistant
Crafters Coast to Coast - HGTV
Posted by StinkerbelleRock on 2005-03-16 12:38:29
Post Subject: Inspired by Super-Maggie
Yeah, I saw that incredible crafters coast to coast a few days ago. Where can I find the wool to make these items with? They don't sell it at craft stores, do they?
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-03-20 22:47:10
Post Subject: interesting article on crafting
this is in the new issue of an crafts industry newsletter (creative leisure news):
"There's a new trend emerging in craft design and it's not cute. It's fueled by a younger demographic, consumers looking to express their individuality rather than following preset rules, and they prefer a more sophisticated look. In other words, no smiling bunnies. Examples:
1. Two craft stores that are appealing directly to this new demographic are the Spark Crafts Café in suburban Boston (www.sparkcrafts.com) and Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City (http://urbanartsandcrafts.com).
2. Craftster (www.craftster.org). The site says, "Craftster is a forum for people who love to make things but who are not inspired by scrapbooking with die-cut teddy bears, cross-stitched home-sweet-home plaques, wooden boxes with ducks in bonnets painted on...."
3. Scrapbooking may be catching on, too. SOHO Publishing put out a call for "edgy and unconventional" layouts for a book, Scrap and the City ("for the thousands of stylish city-dwelling and hip country-living women who are turned off by scrapbooking’s good girl reputation"). For info, call Paul Gambino at 917-916-0521 or email gambinopaul@aol.com ... Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has published Our Wedding Scrapbook. "Aesthetically, what Miller does has little to do with the current scrapbooking trends and the kitsch-heavy industry it has spawned," wrote W magazine.
4. Get Crafty (www.getcrafty.com.) For insight on this new type of crafter, click on "Jean's Manifesto."
5. The Mar. 7 edition of Time, reported in CLN's previous issue, also gives a good analysis of the trend. Visit www.time.com and type Pretty Crafty in the search engine.)
6. Media. A new HGTV series, Crafters Coast to Coast, (www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hcc2c) premiered recently and features a wide variety of non-cute projects. "Rather than bring artisans into our studio to share their ideas for viewers to try at home, we visit their homes and studios-wherever they may be. The result is a show that goes beyond "how-to" as we see how these crafters' personalities, lives, and communities influence their work." The projects are described as "cool," "hip," and "unique." (The series is aired almost daily at a variety of times. Check your local listings.) Notice the number of quick camera shots; it's crafts for the MTV generation.
(Note: HGTV is looking for designers to appear on the series. Email a recent picture of yourself smiling, images of your projects, contact info, location, and short bio to CoastToCoast@wellergrossman.com.)
This trend is having its effect on almost every product category. The yarn companies spurred the incredible resurgence of knitting and crochet by introducing new, stylish designs, but the changing demographics are affecting other categories, too.
Michelle Temares, one of the industry's best and most thoughtful designers, says, "I believe that this turn to individuality and self expression has been a significant contributing factor to the decline of craft categories such as counted cross stitch and decorative painting and the growth of categories such as scrapbooking and altered art. The former value and emphasize rote sameness while the latter recognize, encourage, and structurally support individual creativity and expression.
"Industry players who can recognize, synthesize, and decode these attitudes and trends will have the advantage in capturing new market share.""
Posted by red_rosary on 2004-11-15 12:11:55
Post Subject: Less Frumpy HGTV?! YES!!!
I just saw my first episode of Crafters Coast to Coast. :) Between that, then browsing the HGTV website to try to find a link, I saw that Carol Duvall's retiring? (Sorry, I know some of you may like her, but I didn't really care for her stuff.)
It's about time there were less old-lady crafts and more cool stuff on HGTV! :)
My mom will probably bitch, but I'm loving it. :) (Time for the "It's not your mama's HGTV" campaign.)
God, I can't wait until January when I have time to craft again! :)
Posted by girlsavage on 2005-05-19 12:12:46
Post Subject: Bag materials... help!
I'm hoping someone can help me.I've been googling all morning and looking through back pages of share a craft and can't find what I need.
I know there is stuff that is a sewable plastic mesh type material that is used for bags with form and shape to them. My problem is I have no idea what its called or where I can find it. I know I saw a girl use it on Crafters Coast to Coast a month or so ago but I can't even remember who or when exactly it was. Can I get it at a fabric store or do I have to order it on-line? Please help....
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-03-20 22:51:09
Post Subject: interesting article on cool crafters
i'm sorry,i accidently posted this on share a craft, i meant to post here...
this article is in this week's creative leisure news (a big crafts industry newsletter). i think its funny that they call it a NEW trend:
"There's a new trend emerging in craft design and it's not cute. It's fueled by a younger demographic, consumers looking to express their individuality rather than following preset rules, and they prefer a more sophisticated look. In other words, no smiling bunnies. Examples:
1. Two craft stores that are appealing directly to this new demographic are the Spark Crafts Café in suburban Boston (www.sparkcrafts.com) and Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City (http://urbanartsandcrafts.com).
2. Craftster (www.craftster.org). The site says, "Craftster is a forum for people who love to make things but who are not inspired by scrapbooking with die-cut teddy bears, cross-stitched home-sweet-home plaques, wooden boxes with ducks in bonnets painted on...."
3. Scrapbooking may be catching on, too. SOHO Publishing put out a call for "edgy and unconventional" layouts for a book, Scrap and the City ("for the thousands of stylish city-dwelling and hip country-living women who are turned off by scrapbooking’s good girl reputation"). For info, call Paul Gambino at 917-916-0521 or email gambinopaul@aol.com ... Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has published Our Wedding Scrapbook. "Aesthetically, what Miller does has little to do with the current scrapbooking trends and the kitsch-heavy industry it has spawned," wrote W magazine.
4. Get Crafty (www.getcrafty.com.) For insight on this new type of crafter, click on "Jean's Manifesto."
5. The Mar. 7 edition of Time, reported in CLN's previous issue, also gives a good analysis of the trend. Visit www.time.com and type Pretty Crafty in the search engine.)
6. Media. A new HGTV series, Crafters Coast to Coast, (www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hcc2c) premiered recently and features a wide variety of non-cute projects. "Rather than bring artisans into our studio to share their ideas for viewers to try at home, we visit their homes and studios-wherever they may be. The result is a show that goes beyond "how-to" as we see how these crafters' personalities, lives, and communities influence their work." The projects are described as "cool," "hip," and "unique." (The series is aired almost daily at a variety of times. Check your local listings.) Notice the number of quick camera shots; it's crafts for the MTV generation.
(Note: HGTV is looking for designers to appear on the series. Email a recent picture of yourself smiling, images of your projects, contact info, location, and short bio to CoastToCoast@wellergrossman.com .)
This trend is having its effect on almost every product category. The yarn companies spurred the incredible resurgence of knitting and crochet by introducing new, stylish designs, but the changing demographics are affecting other categories, too.
Michelle Temares, one of the industry's best and most thoughtful designers, says, "I believe that this turn to individuality and self expression has been a significant contributing factor to the decline of craft categories such as counted cross stitch and decorative painting and the growth of categories such as scrapbooking and altered art. The former value and emphasize rote sameness while the latter recognize, encourage, and structurally support individual creativity and expression.
"Industry players who can recognize, synthesize, and decode these attitudes and trends will have the advantage in capturing new market share.""
Posted by larsonburger on 2005-04-22 19:03:57
Post Subject:
the girl on Crafters Coast to Coast used a sander with vinyl strapped to it on wet soapy wool and it turned out fine. I doubt you'd electricute yourself unless you dumped it into a bucket of water.
Posted by larsonburger on 2005-04-22 13:26:33
Post Subject: Felting how tos?
I was watching Crafters Coast to Coast, and this one girl felted a hat. It seems so cool. You take wool, shape it, soap it up, sand it with vinyl, then wash it. Yes it sounds like I know how to do it. But I don't. I don't even know where to the wool to do it. Any ideas?
Posted by sarabell on 2005-03-13 12:01:10
Post Subject:
me too, please!
i've seen the hard-core, true felting on 'Crafters Coast to Coast' but i don't have the resources to invest in all the lovely fibers. i'd rather recycle anyhow.....
Posted by Selah on 2005-03-24 16:42:39
Post Subject: Difference between grommets and rivets?
I was so inspired today by Crafters Coast to Coast - roosters aren't my thing but I like the idea of using old tins and cans to make new stuff. So I want to be able to rivet now (is that a verb?) and I'm not sure how to start. What equipment? Don't want to spend big $$$. Thanks for your help.
Posted by theditzzz on 2006-05-08 15:37:15
Post Subject:
i dont know much about resin but i recently learned that the clear resin from the hardware store (in my case home depot) is not clear its more of an amber color (which sucked for me because i wanted it to be clear) but REAL clear resin can be pruchased at craft stores. check the HGTV website. i think it on the show crafters coast to coast someone made a bubble bracelet. it was made using resin and one of those painters pallettes that has the little round dents around the outside of it as a mold. all i remember is that she filled each little dent half way. then she let it dry and put down the pic and hardware. finally she filled it the rest of the way and assembled the bracelet after popping out the little bubbles. hope that was of some help to you.
Posted by sarabell on 2005-11-30 10:43:25
Post Subject:
back in the day when i had cable and would put myself thru watching 'crafters coast to coast', someone used a blowtorch to set the resin, which also blasted out all the bubbles. so i guess heat is OK...? i've been wanting to play with resin but will wait until little hands are less grabby......
Posted by smallfry on 2004-12-07 00:05:05
Post Subject: HGTV picked me but I need help!
Hello everyone,
I was just officially picked to be on HGTV's Crafters Coast to Coast. The segment films in early January 2005.
However, I live in the Tacoma,WA area, and they can't film the show unless I can find at least one other crafter in my neck of the woods. If you are a crafter in Tacoma and are interested, please contact me, as I have a field producer waiting for an answer from me.
Posted by textile_fetish on 2004-12-07 12:56:43
Post Subject:
I just saw an episode of Crafters Coast to Coast where a woman made coasters using images from an inkjet printer (reversed). You could use regular tiles (ceramic I guess) although she used some that were more like stone, and she used a product called polymer medium. It looked super-simple. I'm sure the instructions are on HGTV's site.
I want to try it. Everybody needs coasters, right??
Posted by happydaisydoo on 2004-11-23 09:26:52
Post Subject:
I've recently been addicted to Crafters Coast to Coast on HGTV, and the other day they had an artist that created bottle cap earrings. She placed objects in bottle caps and filled them with resin. Then she drilled holes for the earring hardware. They were pretty neat. I'm sure the HGTV website would have more information. Good Luck!
Posted by happydaisydoo on 2004-11-23 09:27:47
Post Subject:
I've recently been addicted to Crafters Coast to Coast on HGTV, and the other day they had an artist that created bottle cap earrings. She placed objects in bottle caps and filled them with resin. Then she drilled holes for the earring hardware. They were pretty neat. I'm sure the HGTV website would have more information. Good Luck!
Posted by caitlin on 2005-07-16 21:15:53
Post Subject:
Hi Ellen,
Is the glass company different from the one you usually use? How about the weather...could different weather condtions affect mirror glass? I recently saw a Crafters Coast to Coast segment where a crafter covered up her mirror with sticky paper before she began to work, to prevent anything getting on the mirror. Of course, it could also be a bad batch of glass. If everything you are doing is the same thing you have been doing all along, and the mirrors just started doing this, you probably should notify the company... it may be a bad batch of mirror they sent you (if that's possible .)
Posted by sarabell on 2005-05-25 17:50:18
Post Subject:
i think that the issue that a lot of us are having is not actually any sort of teddy bear or bunny content, but the goofiness, you know? like on crafters coast to coast, where the crafters are seemingly egged on to do or say something silly and it gets repeated over and over, you know? back in the day when i had the luxury of expanded cable service, i watched the show and liked the people that were on and the crafts that they did, but it just got too goofy and i honestly felt embarassed for them. i think everyone was lighthearted and interesting enough without all that. hopefully you'll bring a new light to the network and perhaps some day i'll have the luxury of getting to watch it again. good luck with it!
Posted by datura on 2005-02-08 20:48:28
Post Subject: 2 Ideas
#1)
I just learned how to knit this past winter and its like a drug for me. Unfortunately, I'm a college student in NYC on a budget and my mother didn't want me taking all of her supplies. I came across an internet article:
http://www.littlecabbage.com/diy/needles.html
All of my mom's old buttons came in handy for this project and now I have quite the collection. I will suggest that instead of using Carnauba wax, you use a clear nail polish (or colored, as I did on a few). If the wood has a lot of knicks in it (more than can be sanded out), try using a gesso to prime the wood before painting it. I did this on a few and it worked like a charm.
#2)
HGTV had a good idea on Crafters Coast to Coast that I came across accidentally and wound up being very happy with.
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-11-29 20:38:08
Post Subject: Re: Crafters Coast to Coast
The people that produce "Get Crafty", in my opinion, have no real knowledge or respect for the artists they portray.
Art Person, did you mean "Crafters Coast to Coast"?
I watch, I've had a couple friends on and heard about the wacky stuff they had them do. But I love supporting artists and crafters and so I look past the "wacky" scenes to appreciate their craft. But that is just me because I know the behind-the-scenes that they really aren't all that way. The only clip that really bothered me was when they has a Hispanic girl (who was making these gorgeous lanterns) do the Mexican Hat Dance on her sidewalk while she waited for her thing to dry/bake!!! That was goofy, i thought...
Posted by Selah on 2005-05-24 16:49:02
Post Subject:
I also think it's really annoying how the guests on "Crafters Coast to Coast" are encouraged to act so goofy. Some of them can pull it off, but most just look silly and I think it detracts from their craft.
well said cosmogrrl!!! I always feel slightly sorry for the crafters on that show. You know a lot of them must feel slightly embarassed when their episode makes it to air. Just because you make arts and crafts doesn't mean you're a child or childlike.
Posted by cosmosgrrl on 2005-05-24 13:57:15
Post Subject:
I confess I'm a craft & cooking show junkie. That said, let me add to the DIY discussion that I wish the hosts of some of these shows would stop talking to the viewers like we're morons. Case in point...if I hear one more host or demonstrator say "we're actually going to fold this piece of paper and then we're actually going to use this bone folder to crease the fold..." I will scream. They remind me of an adult who has never been around kids trying to talk to kids and using a sing-songy, fake voice. They just sound soooo condescending. Why is it that the producers of these shows can't find hosts who are actually comfortable in front of the camera. I also think it's really annoying how the guests on "Crafters Coast to Coast" are encouraged to act so goofy. Some of them can pull it off, but most just look silly and I think it detracts from their craft. Really, how many "Saturday Night Fever" pointing finger moves, wiggly eyebrows and clever comments about safety glasses can we tolerate?
Just because someone looks good in front of a camera doesn't mean they can or should host a show. Best example of this, IMHO....Debbie Fields hosting her cooking show a few years ago. Here's this gorgeous woman who is struggling to speak and operate a mixer at the same time. It was painful to watch...
Posted by becca_13 on 2005-09-22 12:34:39
Post Subject:
i adore crafters coast to coast on hgtv - i tape it every day. i get some great ideas from it, and it is nice to see some tips on things i already know about. love it!
Posted by Schmatta on 2005-09-28 15:53:36
Post Subject:
I'm with ya, alteredtome: renegade crafts. I'd like to see a series on art quilts and other fabric weirdness. I just can't get into Crafters Coast to Coast. It's too much a performance, maybe? I dunno.
Posted by ChristineRenee on 2005-09-28 07:31:00
Post Subject:
Did anybody else watch Home Made MOdern with Todd Oldham last night? It rocked!
Yes! If all of the episodes are this good I might have a new favorite craft show. (Crafters Coast to Coast--or whatever it's calling itself these days--is still number one even with all the cheesy stuff they make the crafters do.)
Posted by spiderlady on 2005-09-27 15:17:19
Post Subject: DIY/Craft shows
I love DIY's Jewelry Making. Not only does the host(ess) make neat stuff, but it's so refreshing to see a totally cute, stylish large lady on TV! I like Crafters Coast to Coast, despite the lousy puns and silliness. I've even seen a few friends there. What is really needed is a show all about beads...that would be heaven.
Posted by Anonymous on 2005-09-22 16:11:04
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I LOVE Crafters Coast to Coast. In fact, a friend of mine was on that show with her pottery. I always get a new idea. Mission Organization and Jewelry Making are my other favorites. And every so often I catch a Carol Duvall show that interests me. However, when my husband is home it's History Channel all the way! (How many shows about WWII can a guy watch??)
Posted by Selah on 2005-02-18 13:00:43
Post Subject:
It's been great to read all these!
I'll try my hand:
Name: Selah
Location: Boston
Age: 35
Married, One amazing boy 2 1/2 years old
Born: Bangkok, Thailand - moved back and forth between there and the U.S. (dad in army)
Pets: we're all three allergic to them all. I see fish in our future.
I collect: Marimekko, old bottles, Obey giant stuff, anything lotus flower, found objects, textiles, and Clementine crates for storage in my craftroom.
Addicted to: Freecycle, craigslist, yard and rummage sales. Building a collection of midcentury modern pieces (on the CHEAP). The library (I condsider all my late fee, and there are many, donations to the cause), Utz salt and vinegar potato chips and my gameboy tetris.
My current favorite craft is sewing paper and vinyl.
I also love making things with my son. We just made a kick butt puppet theater with Thai silk curtains.
I'd like to learn to felt.
I love to read and make my husband laugh.
I plan big and little things in my head that can't/don't always get done, like someday redoing the inside of an old airstream to sit on our property that we don't own yet!
I listen to ska, Ben Harper, Old school Sesame Street tunes (manamana), jazz, banjo tunes, Dan Zanes (for all you crafters with kids who haven't heard him yet check it out of your local library and dance your heart out in your living room)
I'm proud that my son asks me, "Mommy is that your style?" when we watch Crafters Coast to Coast (okay so tv isn't great for kids but that show is better than violent cartoon crap) When we make projects he works the peddle on the sewing machine. I'm proud that I give my son opportunities to make a "glorious mess". It makes my heart sing when he says, "I'm an artist, ya know!"
Posted by athena on 2005-09-22 16:48:30
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My favorite crafty show--hands down--is Crafters Coast to Coast. There are so many things I've seen that have opened my eyes to the possibility that I could do it, too!
I also love Rachel Ray. I wish she'd stop yelling at the camera, but she makes food I can actually cook at home.
I'm excited for new episodes of Knitty Gritty. My friend is flying out in October to tape her second show.
Others: Jewelrymaking on DIY, Clean House, Clean Sweep, Good Eats.
None of these are crafty or DIY, but I love Fashion File (for Tim Blank's great commentary) and Behind the Velvet Ropes (because even though Lauren Ezersky can be so brash sometimes, she meets and interview the coolest people--mostly small time designers, basically DIYing it).
Posted by Chelsea on 2005-09-24 17:37:09
Post Subject:
I love Rachel Ray too...it's the only cooking show I can stand to watch because mostly they all make ridiculous stuff, her stuff is more "real" I guess. The other one I can kind of stand...I don't even know the name, but it's some blonde woman in a fuzzy white kitchen where they change the accents occasionally. Almost Homemade? Or well, something along those lines.
I've gotten cute ideas from Martha Stewart...and just ideas for everyday things you never knew you didn't know (took me a while to figure out how to word that) that's actually pretty useful.
I can't stand the remodeling or gardening shows, considering I can't remodel since we rent, and I can't garden because we only have a balcony and no yard (plus I'm deathly afraid of bugs).
I also love Crafters Coast to Coast even though I hardly ever catch it on. I wish we got the DIY Network, that sounds cool.
Niecy Nash on Clean House is my favorite. I can watch that show all the time just because of her. :) She's not as great on Reno 911 though...I think I've seen 5 episodes and heard her say ONE line. Oh well.
I even like it when they have crafting stuff on those shopping channels. I don't want to buy the stuff, it just gets me motivated to work on my own stuff, plus I could spend HOURS (maybe days?) in Michaels...this way I get to sit on my butt and look at all the crafty stuff :)
Posted by moon_lemming on 2004-11-15 10:00:51
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The only shows that I must watch or feel irritated about missing are Gilmore Girls, Lost, The OC, Without a Trace, Joan of Arcadia, and Third Watch. (And Rescue Me and Nip/Tuck when they're in season.) And 'Skins games when they're not too painful to watch.
I watch practically everything that comes on from 8 to 10 pm EST, though, with all my channel-flipping. And if I'm home during the day, I usually have TNT ("We know drama.") on for background. Oh, I actually caught Crafters Coast to Coast the other day, and it was so much fun! I just never remember that it's on when I'm home at 11 am.
Posted by smallfry on 2005-11-07 18:10:45
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smokingmonkey and tanisflores--thanks so much for your kind words ;) i haven't had cable for the past 6 months so i haven't been able to watch HGTV anymore...it was "fun" watching other episodes of Crafters Coast to Coast and thinking, "Oh my god. They made me act the same freaking way...poor thing!" The weirdest thing was that my segment was hardly about the stuff I make...more like an opportunity for me to act like a complete mental case.
Posted by redhairedwonder on 2005-09-27 15:51:05
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I agree that the goofy stuff is just too corny. My husband asked if they are trying to show that crafters are goofy.
Yes they do. My former employer was on when it was Crafters Coast to Coast, and they made her do goofy stuff ("raising the roof", wearing a huge cowboy hat, etc.) and edited the hell out of it to make her look like a total loon. She was proud to be featured but so embarrassed at how they portrayed her.
Posted by udandi on 2005-09-27 23:59:06
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Maybe they wanted to name the show That's Corny and somehow it was confused with that's clever?!
Looking at hgtv.com the schedule shows That's Clever as being on at 12pm and 5pm and Crafters coast to coast at 7:30am. I couldn't tell you if the morning episodes are from last season or not.
I'm actually surprised at some of the people/crafts they showcase on that show and that more of the craftistas haven't been on that show (or maybe they have and I missed seeing the heads up on it!)
Posted by revafisheye on 2005-09-29 11:13:10
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My former employer was on when it was Crafters Coast to Coast, and they made her do goofy stuff ("raising the roof", wearing a huge cowboy hat, etc.) and edited the hell out of it to make her look like a total loon. She was proud to be featured but so embarrassed at how they portrayed her.
Did she make a purse out of painted leather? If so I saw that one, and thought "cool stuff, but she's crazy." I'm relieved and sorry they made her appear that way.
Posted by meexie on 2005-09-28 06:22:07
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I remember seeing posts here and on Glitter from someone at HGTV giving out info about appearing on Crafters Coast to Coast - some people did try to get on the show and if I'm remembering correctly, ran into issues like location (they would only shoot in a city if they had x number of crafters).
Screen Door Entertainment, which does Knitty Gritty, has a couple of new shows coming up for next season - info here on how to contact them if you are interested in being a guest. Also: info on Knitty Gritty - appearing as a guest or a knitster. Because this is a small production company, they won't be covering your expenses (another possible reason why we don't see more of the Getcrafty/Glitter people on these shows).
