Today, I refreshed my photo skills at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio with a fiber photography class taught by the charming and very talented Franklin Habit. (I’ll admit it: my college photography classes weren’t exactly yesterday, and I was getting a little rusty on some of my camera settings.) Afterwards, I had some fun playing …
Category: Craft Shows and Events
Craft Shows and Events
Sunday Snapshot: Etsy Craft Party 2012
On Friday, I headed over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for the third annual Etsy Crafty Party! From the Etsy Craft Party 2012 info page: Craft Party is a time to get to know your neighbors and exercise your creative spirit. Craft Parties take place around the world when communities come together to participate in art, …
Video: Dyeing Yarn with Sharpie Markers at Lion Brand Yarn
Did you know that you can dye your own custom yarn with Sharpie markers and a little bit of water? If the answer is no, then I’m about to blow your mind! If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you already know that I spent yesterday afternoon hanging out at Lion Brand Yarn. …
Sunday Snapshot: Post-CHA Playing in Chicago
My post-CHA Summer 2012 weekend in Chicago went something like this: “OMG, shoes! I must have the shoes!” “Break-your-own-geodes? I’ve wanted to do this since I was five!” “Pancakes with fried plantains on top? Brilliant!” “Two uninterrupted hours of crocheting on the plane? Perfect!” Giant e-hugs to my darling friend Aubs, who facilitated a wonderful …