Join the herd! According to Clara Parkes, founder of Knitter’s Review, more than 200 distinct sheep breeds exist today, and each type has their own traits and their own stories.
If you’ve ever wondered which ewe YOU are, take our Which Ewe Are You? Quiz and find out!
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You’ve knitted their colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, adorable baby bibs, dishtowels, and more, but did you know that Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting fame are actually country singers in disguise? In celebration of the paperback publication of their smash hit Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitter’s Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures, we are proud to present The Nashville Bandwagon Show, featuring Kay and Ann performing their smash hit, “Pardon Me (I Didn’t Knit that For You)”!
Continuing to look back through the Potter Craft News archive and find some recent classics that our fans loved and offer them up again to CrafterNews readers (is that a full sentence?).
Sofia Coppola and Zooey Deschanel, Claire Danes and Amy Poehler: what do these stars have in common? They’re all huge fans of the classic, clean, and contemporary dresses, separates, and graphic tees that make up Wendy Mullin’s clothing and accessories line, Built by Wendy. And that sounds great for Sofia and Zooey, but what about you? Take our little quiz below to find out which of Wendy’s dresses suits you best.
In 2002, Wenlan Chia’sTwinkle by Wenlan collection debuted at New York Fashion Week and earned rave reviews. Today, Wenlan’s whimsical designs can be found in boutiques around the world and in the pages of In Style, Marie Claire, and Lucky magazines. In her fourth book, Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe (Potter Craft; September 2009), Wenlan shares the secrets of her sought-after collection, and shows fashionistas how to sew runway-ready designs like the Annie Hall Skirt, the Origami Blouse, and the White Magic Dress.