Posted by mel_stormer on 2006-03-27 14:55:27
Post Subject: History of crafting
I need help from all you craftistas!!! I am writing a research paper for my English class on the history of crafting and how it has changed over time. The paper has to tie into my family history with. My grandmother, mother, and i all craft :G-ma-sewing, quilting, cooking & baking. my Mom-sewing, creating "country" folk crafts Myself- knitting, papercrafts, sewing, cooking. I need info on crafting during the 1940s, 1980s, and present. If anyone has any ideas or info please let me know...yall are the crafiest bunch i know!!! thanks in advance
Posted by gladygirl on 2005-11-01 10:23:31
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Small world indeed...I went to CCAD and have taught there as an adjunct as well!
There is an annual event called the Quilt Surface Design Symposium (qsds.com) where art quilters come from all over the country and the world really for week-end and week-long classes. It was started about 15 years ago by Nancy Crow and Linda Fowler, who are big in the art quilt world.
I took a week-long class with Susan in 2004 and the whole thing was just amazing...the energy of all these creative women at different places in there lives was the most inspiring thing I've been involved with. Many of these people attend every year, and I probably will too.
Susan said that when she was an art student in the '70's a feminist speaker (I can't remember who) told her that women artists have a duty to tell women's stories, and I think that doing it in a traditionally "female" medium like sewing adds another layer. That's why I find it so cool that younger women are embracng things like sewing, quilting and knitting (and child rearing as well) and part of their feminist indentity. I don't remember that being the case so much when I was younger (I'm 37).
Posted by nanette on 2004-08-02 16:39:34
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laurabee,
Count me in! I'm in Champaign as well, and would love to meet up with other crafters. I'm also a dabbler in a lot of different crafts (knitting, sewing, quilting, crocheting...you name it, I'll try it) and would love to learn more!
Posted by mel_stormer on 2006-03-27 15:00:21
Post Subject: History of crafting
I need help from all you craftistas!!! I am writing a research paper for my English class on the history of crafting and how it has changed over time. The paper has to tie into my family history with. My grandmother, mother, and i all craft :G-ma-sewing, quilting, cooking & baking. my Mom-sewing, creating "country" folk crafts Myself- knitting, papercrafts, sewing, cooking. I need info on crafting during the 1940s, 1980s, and present. If anyone has any ideas or info please let me know...yall are the crafiest bunch i know!!! thanks in advance
Posted by sun bear on 2004-05-05 19:16:49
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I have a crafty mom who taught me everything I know in crafting. She used to do woodworking, painting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, you name it. It's funny how things I take for granted are odd to people, i.e. how she used to fix the chair using waxed dental floss rather than buying some over priced thread (it was one of those chairs with the stitching you're supposed to see...i believe it's called a wasilly chair) she also has always encouraged me to pursue different interests and get well educated, as she has always believed that education is not wasted money.
She still does alot of the above crafts, her newest obcession is beaded bracelets...how very cool :)
jt
eta, I miss our evening snacks, when my dad would go to bed and we'd sit up having snacks and chatting...it's hard to do that from far away :(
Posted by Schmatta on 2005-01-23 13:58:47
Post Subject: writing books
I've written several books. Topix include sewing, quilting, weaving, and fabric painting.
While you are writing a book, you will find yourself cleaning closets and cross-filing recipes -- anything to keep you away from the keyboard!
>S
Posted by PamTheQueen on 2005-02-18 22:47:54
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Name: Pam
Location: Noblesville, Indiana - a 'burb of Indianapolis
Age: 34
Married for 15.5 years (got married at 18!)
3 sons 14.5, 13, 11
Pets: Shih Tzu named Chuy (pron. "Chewy"), two cats: Roo and Sexy
Vintage fabric is my latest thing to go out looking for, but i've collected old glass pitchers, old postcards from Michigan and Indiana, little funny wooden or plastic (japanese candy box) characters, rubber art stamps, stationary, and tourist magnets.
I cover the entire art and craft spectrum. I think this is because I am probably ADD and cannot settle on one thing! This includes: painting, surface design, sewing, quilting, embroidery, metalsmithing, beading, weaving, knitting, needle felting, ceramics, mosaics, and much more! I spend most of my time sewing handbags and totes, however. Newest toy: Print Gocco! I'm in love...
I think I am DJ #3 in this thread. I've done radio, but I prefer live parties. Since '97, i've had my own disc jockey business. Weddings, school dances, reunions, community festivals, and stuff like the 60th surprise bday party I am doing tomorrow night. The music I listen to in my "off hours" is anything I don't play at parties! My recent favorite is a group called King Wilkie. Saw them at a folk music festival last year and i'm in love!
I drink waaaaay too much Diet Coke. Tipsy treats include the fresh squeezed margaritas and the Long Island Ice Teas my husband makes. I also like making my own sangria.
My 2001 Ford Escape has 110,000 miles on it from driving all over the US and to Canada. I love travelling!! I've also been to Germany and Austria a couple of times and this May will go to Ireland and the UK. I'm also thinking about driving to Arizona and New Mexico in a couple of weeks. Just for the heck of it!
My hometown is Grand Haven, Michigan. That is where the craftistas of Grand Rapids go for a beautiful clean beach! (Hello there, Miss GR!). I miss West Michigan so much. Luckily, family still lives there so we can visit. The rest of my family is in Florida and South Texas. How perfect is that?!
Posted by Diana on 2006-04-14 12:30:34
Post Subject: intimidated by way-too expensive crafts
I agree that I too am rather intimidated by spending alot of money on a new craft, although I seldom bat an eye when buying new supplies for my sewing, quilting and embroidery. I think it is because I know I will use the supplies and already know that I enjoy the process. I worry that if i do not like a new craft then I am stuck will the supplies and no enjoyment either. Plus I have developed serious allergies to anything containing polymer pigments (paints, glues, polymer clay, ink pads, ect) and I remember how sad it was when I had to give away and sell all of those supplies. I think that is why I don't venture into a new craft that often. But then I have taken up beading and I have really enjoyed it--and I have spent more than I should have on beads.
Posted by VictoriaE on 2005-10-22 20:57:21
Post Subject: Time to introduce myself :)
Who are you? Victoria E, 21-year-old model, writer, & environmentalist
What floats your boat? Oh wow, this is a long list! I'll try to keep it simple & go with ::
modeling, writing, reading, photography, painting, sewing, learning how to knit, clothing reconstruction, yoga, pilates, exercising, meeting new people, organic food
Where do you live? Currently, just north of NYC in Stamford, CT; I'll be moving to San Francisco in May 2006
What makes you crafty? Being crafty started when I was a kid, thanks to both sides of my family. My mom's side is well-known for their woodwork, knitting, sewing, quilting, and painting. My dad's side of the family is known for their photography and painting. Obviously, at a young age, I loved to be creative & I'm happy to still be able to embrace that at the ripe age of 21. I'm a professional freelance model, writer, and environmentalist. I enjoy making my own clothes, as well as customizing create vintage finds & fabrics. I'll finally be learning how to knit in the next month or 2 & I can't wait! I also do photography & painting when I can spare the time.
