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Akron Ohio and Summit County Ohio Events Calendar
Akron Ohio Homes For Sale | December 21st 2009 by David M. Childress, Realtor®
We are down to Christmas week here in Akron Ohio. While this week may be busy for you last minute shoppers, take some time with the family for the Christmas in Akron Ohio events. Go see the lights at Barberton's Lake Anna or go ice skating in Cu read more
Fiber Arts Friday – Crocheted Yurt
Alpaca Farmgirl | December 18th 2009 by Katy Spears
Picture this but as a HOUSE! photo from the Yurt Alert A couple of weeks ago I blogged about yurts on an alpaca farm in the Green Alpaca video. I just learned about Kate Pokorny’s mission to crochet a yurt. Her plan is to create a functional yu read more
36th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival 2010
International Competition Contest Award | December 18th 2009 by DUNIA LUAR
Deadline : January 20, 2010Omaha, NebraskaVenue : Downtown Omaha along Gene Leahy MallAwards : $2,500Juror : Four jurors with art backgrounds including educators, connoisseurs and peer artistsEligibility : All work must be the original work of the ar read more
C&T Publishing launches Stash
Unravelings | December 17th 2009 by Charlene Anderson
C&T Publishing is excited to announce the launch of our new imprint called Stash. Stash was formulated to respond to the quickly expanding handmade movement and the desire to get "back to basics" by creating unique and inspired fiber arts. C&T read more
thread baring.
Little YellowBird | December 15th 2009 by jo
Adam Parker Smith.Christopher Niver (i think)Another awesome exhibit featuring thread and the fiber arts: Thread Baring: A Portrayal of Masculinity One Stitch at a Time at the The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Art Gallery.Paul Villinksi.Thi read more
Fiber Arts Friday – Reindeer Pattern
Alpaca Farmgirl | December 11th 2009 by Katy Spears
Santa Reindeer Knitting Pattern What’s not to love with this precious reindeer pattern from Fuzzy Mitten? You can purchase the pattern here. The minute I saw it my Christmas spirit soared! Be sure to visit all the Black Friday Fiber Arts Partic read more
This and That….recycle it..
Knitting Dragonflies | December 6th 2009 by Vicki
From CraftIdeasInfo here is a way to recycle a old cereal box into a good looking tote or gift bag. Planet Green has an idea on how to repurpose those wool sweaters into nice looking mittens. Also check out FeltsoGood on flickr for more image read more
~Featured Artist~ On Bended Needle
Adobe Sol Designs Jewelry Blog | December 6th 2009 by AdobeSol
I am absolutely in love with the work of Amy Gaura, owner and operator of On Bended Needle. She is new to etsy, but not the world of beading. She masterfully hand creates works of art using her bead weaving techniques along with various other read more
Craft Groupie & Calling All Crafters For Upcoming Giveaway
Knit Purl Gurl | December 6th 2009 by Karrie
I have always thought of myself as a crafty gal. I subscribe to like 5 crafting mags; 10 crafty eMags; about 200 crafty blogs.. I created and co-host a radio show and host a web show about fiber arts. I moderate a Ravelry group. I honestly feel read more
Things We Love: A Wild Idea from Wild Fibers Magazine
The Pacablogger | December 5th 2009 by Melinda Cook
Winter 2009/2010 Issue of Wild Fibers I received my Winter 2009/2010 issue of Wild Fibers Magazine in the mail yesterday. For those unfamiliar with Wild Fibers, it’s a cross between National Geographic and all the Interweave Press fiber arts m read more
A Couple of Quick Orders of Business...
Barely Contained | December 5th 2009 by Shelly Payne
First, here is a link to DonorsChoose.org , specifically the Lion Brand Yarn projects underway there, for teachers who are using fiber arts as a teaching tool, and also creating useful finished products. If you can donate a buck or two, whatever yo read more
Looking for something unique? One of a kind art
Lilith's Apothecary Herbal Body Care | December 4th 2009 by Sarah Powell
Lilith, by Clayrew One of a kind fiber arts are not something I set out to find, but somehow (and I’m not sure exactly how), I came upon this amazing artisan, Robin E. Whiteman of Clayrew (etsy), who makes unique, one of a kind fiber art pieces read more
Fiber Arts Friday – First Hand Spun Yarn
Alpaca Farmgirl | December 4th 2009 by Katy Spears
My first hand spun yarn At my latest spinning class (yes, I have needed several) my instructor suggested we get a lovely little basket, place the basket on the counter with our very first hand spun yarn in it. Display it where people would ask about read more
Artful Bras, Hooters, Melons and Boobs, Oh My!
TexasRed Quilts | December 4th 2009 by TexasRed
Just got this announcement from the Quilters of South Carolina (all pics are from their site):Special Announcement The auction of the Artfull Bras will begin November 28 and continue until December 8. There is a quick link on our website http:/ read more
Weekend Picks
Northern Westchester Home | December 4th 2009
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern WestchesterArts and Crafts Show Featuring the work of the Hudson Craft Collective, the Croton Artisans' Group, and loads of jewelry, ceramics, paintings, fiber arts, photo art, wood bowls, and glas read more
Holiday Show at Cornelia Arts Building
All Things Metal Clay | December 3rd 2009 by Elaine
Friday Dec 4, 6-9 PM Sat. Dec. 5, 11 am - 5 pm Sun Dec. 6, 11 am - 5 pm Featuring over 40 chicago area artists and artisans Everything is hand-made! Jewelry, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Ceramis, Holiday Items, Glass, a read more
Baltimore Sun ( Sheila Dixon )
Trembla Tech | December 1st 2009 by Alicia
Baltimore Sun News, business, sports, arts, lifestyle, opinion, archives, classifieds, food, travel and subscription and advertising information for the Baltimore region can be found. Paper also … see more. See also: wbal | sheila read more
Art Exchange - Discovery
Bonnie Samuel Designs | December 1st 2009 by Bonnie Samuel
A few weeks ago I was invited to join an “art exchange” and so glad I did. Although a bit of the chain letter type, the exchange gives one an opportunity to get to know others in fiber art and, certainly, for someone to become familiar wi read more
Got Milk?
ArtQwerks donna pellegata artist | December 1st 2009 by donna
Alrighty then...I'm going to milk this holiday market until the cows come home and since the only animals living here are horses, dogs, one fish and an occasional mouse in the barn, that's going to be a very long time...at least until the holidays ar read more
Collect Crafty Gifts at Chicago’s Cornelia Arts Holiday Show
Official Kango Blog | November 30th 2009 by Elliott Ng
Delve into an art lovers paradise at the 22nd annual Cornelia Arts Holiday Show, fromDecember 4th through the 6th. A beloved tradition in Chicago’s artsy Roscoe Village neighborhood, the Corneila Arts Holiday Show features the work read more
Free Pattern: Heart of the Home
Christmas Helpers | November 28th 2009 by Wanda
Degree of Difficulty Easy Fiber Type Cotton Hook Size Coaster: H (5.00 mm); Placemat and Rug: N (9.00 mm) Manufacturer Name LEISURE ARTS Manufacturer Number 802077 Pattern... Visit my website for feeds,content,links. read more
New Lap Support Spinning Bowls
Grizzly Mountain Arts | November 27th 2009 by Grizzly Mountain Arts
Lap Support Spinning BowlsWe have added a new item to our Grizzly Mountain Arts fiber art tool line. Our new Lap Support Spinning Bowls feature a ceramic spinning bowl inset into a beautifully turned piece of wood. Each ceramic bowl has been glazed read more
Sales + events / Week of Nov. 27 :: the snoopster
Furniture – Furniture Arts | November 27th 2009 by furnishingartwaheed
Evanston Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. More than 100 artisans will bring jewelry, ceramics, metal, fiber, glass, photography, painting, mixed-media and more. Proceeds benefit the Evanston Art Center programs View post: Sales + events / Week of Nov. read more
Sales + events / Week of Nov. 27 :: the snoopster
Furniture – Furniture Arts | November 27th 2009 by furnishingartwaheed
Evanston Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. More than 100 artisans will bring jewelry, ceramics, metal, fiber, glass, photography, painting, mixed-media and more. Proceeds benefit the Evanston Art Center programs. Read more from the original source: S read more
Fiber Arts Friday – Black Friday
Alpaca Farmgirl | November 26th 2009 by Katy Spears
Hand Dyed Alpaca Yarn on Etsy This week on Fiber Arts Friday we want to highlight our Fiber Arts Friday participants’ shops. You can link your blog if you want, but you are welcome to use this week as an opportunity to promote your Etsy (or ind read more
Ceramic and White Ash Support Spinning Bowl
Grizzly Mountain Arts | November 24th 2009 by Grizzly Mountain Arts
Ceramic and White Ash Support Spinning Bowl"Peppered Raspberry" is the glaze Jo used on this earthenware ceramic support spinning bowl. Dave has turned the wooden portion from white ash. If you'd like to see some additional photos of this bowl, ple read more
Fifteenth Annual Art at Ramsey
The ARTISTScenter | November 24th 2009 by Bill Weaver
ART AT RAMSEY Fifteenth Annual Art Fair at Ramsey Junior High in conjunction with Grand Meander in Saint Paul December 5, 2009 What: ART AT RAMSEY: A Juried Holiday Art Fair of quality fine crafts and fine art, is sponsored by Highland/Macalest read more
Fifteenth Annual Art at Ramsey
The ARTISTScenter | November 24th 2009 by Bill Weaver
ART AT RAMSEY Fifteenth Annual Art Fair at Ramsey Junior High in conjunction with Grand Meander in Saint Paul December 5, 2009 What: ART AT RAMSEY: A Juried Holiday Art Fair of quality fine crafts and fine art, is sponsored by Highland/Macalester read more
FEATURED ETSY SHOP - BLUE BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS
DZFANTASY | November 24th 2009 by Donna Ziegler
Berries purple pink fuschia warm scarf hand knit byRomyWELCOME, Romy and her Etsy shop BLUE BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS. When you pay a visit to Romy's shop, you will find not only a wide variety of handknit scarves and neck warmers, but also her deligh read more
Akron Ohio and Summit County Ohio Events Calendar
Akron Ohio Homes For Sale | November 23rd 2009 by David M. Childress, Realtor®
It's Thanksgiving week so events are a little trimmed down in Akron Ohio homes and neighborhoods. The things I want to do are the Christmas Tree festivals of which we have some good one's. The events are for chairity and the trees are usually a read more
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