Why not try a brand new approach to knitting? Designer Mathew Gnagy offers insight into non-traditional ways for knitting sweaters — sideways and at odd angles in his recently published book, “Knitting Off The Axis, Projects + Techniques for Sideways Knitting” (Interweave Books/$24.95). The book is divided into three sections, Truly Sideways, Mostly Sideways and … Continue Reading →
Hmmm, I think it’s that time of year again when I need to clear away some of the books that have piled up on my desk over the past year. If you’re interested in helping, just email me at jbrown@detroitnews.com with a list of crafts you enjoy doing, along with your name and address. I … Continue Reading →
Every third Thursday of the month, more than 30 Detroit art galleries, boutiques and cafes will be open until 9 p.m. with special programs and activities. Among venues taking part are 555 gallery, The Carr Center, Cass Cafe, City Bird, CCS Center Galleries, Dell Pryor Gallery, Detroit Artists Market, Fun House Gallery, N’Namdi Gallery, Germack … Continue Reading →
Laura Zander, co-founder and co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool (www.JimmyBeansWool.com), and author of “Knit Red” (Sixth&SpringBooks), has done it again with her exciting new book, “Sew Red, Sewing & Quilting For Women’s Heart Health” (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc./$22.95). Inside the book, you’ll find a collection of patterns for projects created by a host of talented … Continue Reading →
Gillian Harris’ recently published book, “Carnival of Feltmaking, Easy Techniques and 26 Colorful Projects for You and Your Home” (St. Martin’s Press/$22.95), offers readers fun and new ways to make felt using “merino wool tops.” If you’re really serious about developing more interesting ways to make and create with handmade felt, then this is the … Continue Reading →
The Needlework and Textile Guild of Michigan (NTGM), a “multidisciplinary fiber-art guild with members whose interests range from quilting and embroidery to weaving, beading, wearable art and fiber sculptures,” meets every second Tuesday of the month. The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 165 East Square Lake … Continue Reading →
Looking for a way to sell your handmade goods? If so, you may want to check out www.crafterstown.com, a new online marketplace.
Stay warm this winter with knitting patterns from “Shades of Winter, Knitting With Natural Wool” (Interweave/24.95) by Ingalill Johansson, a designer and quality manager for a large knitting company in Sweden, and Ewa K. Andinsson, who lives in Sweden and owns Andinsson Photography and a publishing company. The book features more than 35 fashion-forward projects … Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for a fun craft project to share with the kids this Easter Holiday, maybe something in place of the usual egg-dying project, then why not try making “jelly bean bottle bunnies” using Gimbal’s Fine Candies? It’s easy, colorful and makes the perfect Easter decoration. Below are Gimbal’s instructions for making the bunnies. Jelly … Continue Reading →
Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gift items at the annual Holiday Gift Boutique of Unique and Handmade Gifts, set for Friday and Saturday at The Shrine Catholic Grade School. More than 40 Michigan-based vendors will be on hand selling their most recent pieces of work. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is … Continue Reading →