Mr. Slit

Gowanus 2004, a work inspired by the area near my old studio installed at my alumni.
As I embark on two larger installation pieces in my own practice I am drawn to look at some artists who have braved scale while working in fiber.  Sheila Pepe is by no means an emerging artist she has [...]

Each week, the Hello Craft Podcast collects stories of making and buying handmade.
In this week’s episode, Summit attendee, Laurie Gonyea tells us about her business, Knit Outta the Box, which sells knitting kits for desperate knitters (in places like airports). Also in this episode is the Jenny Hart’s Craftnote speech about her business, Sublime Stitching.
The [...]

Good bye.

Broken Home #2

Good Bye

I have always loved and been fascinated by the art of weaving- but have rarely seen work with a narrative and conceptual back ground that works.  There are many contemporary weavers making gorgeous paintings with thread but I have never seen such contemporary and conceptual woven work as that of artist [...]

I am always amazed by something that Heidi Kenney is making, but when I checked in at her blog yesterday, I found something that kinda blew me away. Take a look.

It is Luke in the dead Tauntaun from Star Wars. She writes that this piece is for a show later this summer called Stitch Wars [...]

If you read my blog entry about Earth Day, you’ll remember that I sheepishly mentioned my ongoing struggle with eco-friendliness.  Yes, I am one of those people who still uses paper and plastic grocery bags, but I am on the hunt for cool totes and will soon be a little less of a nimrod.  These [...]

I recently saw this bear blanket rug piece online and was totally intrigued into checking out the incredible work of french artist Lise Lefebvre.  Her work is amazing and inspiring and oh so conceptual!
Lise’s Bear rug is created from recycled wool blankets.

I also am delighted by her series tradition, traditional- in which she plays with [...]

Hello Craft is excited to be producing the 2009 Crafty Bastards Arts and Craft Fair in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-5pm.
Applications for Crafty Bastards 2009 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply for booth space is July 5, 2009. Get more info and submit your Crafty Bastards application here.
There is a [...]

I know you’re expecting me to write something about Mother’s Day gifts, being that it is only a few days away here in the US. I thought about it, but I’m quite sure you’re all set with lovely things for her.  Instead, I offer you some sources for inspiration.
(helpful tip: fresh flowers and heartfelt sentimental [...]