Handmade Detroit

I’ve mentioned before that it’s possible to craft when traveling in today’s tight security restrictions. Well, I just back from a trip to NYC and I’m happy to report my wee craft travel kit came in very handy.
Now, granted, big craft projects probably aren’t the best thing for airplanes or bumpy car rides, but […]

Expect an exciting post from us very soon, but Handmade Detroit and the Green Street Fair… yeah, we’re tight. So take some advice from us - friend the Green Stret Fair on MySpace. You won’t regret it.

Check it out! To make you feel better about losing sleep this weekend, Sublime Stitching is offering 10 percent off everything in the shop until Monday, March 10. How nice!

More from the artist series, tattoo letters and more. Check it out over at Sublime Stitching.

Ok, readers, I need help. I usually pick up my issue of CRAFT at the JoAnn in Canton. However, both the store in Canton and Westland haven’t had recent issues. Anyone have any good tips on other places to look for it? Thanks in advance!

…you can still think of looking ahead to Xmas ‘08 and stock up in advance. May I suggest the following items to get your crafty winter brain in gear:

‘Tis the Season Gift Wrap Kit:  The paper in this kit is so cute you’ll find a ton of other uses for it BESIDES wrapping presents! $24.95

Christmas […]

Check out this interesting article, Handmade 2.0, in the New York Times by Rob Walker. We met him back at Craft Congress this spring, and it talks about some of our discussions.

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I’ve already seen this posted a few times this morning, so I’m passing the love on!
Holiday Style File | Getting Ornamental

…Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals…

The info:

By Therese Laskey (with an introduction by Leah Kramer)
120 pages with 10 instruction pages, color, paperback

July 2007
Chronicle Books, $19.95

Plushies are everywhere. From craft fairs to upscale boutiques, I’m seeing a variety of plush gifts sweeping merchandise shelves. I’ve been a big fan of My […]