I was in New York this weekend and paid a visit to the American Folk Art Musuem. I wanted to check out their new exhibit “Women Only: Folk Art By Female Hands.” I strongly suggest every crafter, artisan and female art aficionado in the New York metropolitan area visit before the exhibit ends on September [...]

Photo courtesy of Etsy

Yesterday the Wall Street Journal published this interview with Rob Kalin, founder and CEO of Etsy. Unlike other fluff pieces on the rising popularity of handmade, this interview focused on the business of the online marketplace and why it is successful.
According to the interview, Etsy has raised approximately $31.6 million from [...]

Jenny Lewis models a tote she decorated. [photo, courtesy of Crafts For A Cause]

Hello Craft recently came across a pretty awesome initiative raising money for Haiti involving crafting and some of our favorite musicians. Titled Crafts For A Cause, an online auction is scheduled to begin 8 a.m. on March 15 here [...]

Wishing you all a very special Valentine’s Day with this sweet stop-motion animation from a good friend and fellow crafter, Danielle.
via A Rarer Borealis

I went to NPR today to record a segment for Weekend Edition Sunday with Liane Hansen.
I was really afraid because the focus of the piece was making holiday gifts and I quickly realized that while I am well versed in the world of indie craft, I am more interested in the business of craft. [...]