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March 2010

Vintage Knits for Modern Babies Contest Winner

In our December issue we asked to see your baby knits in celebration of the launch of Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger, designer of She’s Crafty Knits. Click through to see the winner!

Guest Post: A Knitter’s Gift by Wendy Johnson

You read her adventures with knitting, life, and her adorable cat Lucy at Wendy Knits, and now Wendy Johnson is here with a guest post exclusively for CrafterNews readers. Like many of us, Wendy was snowed in during Snowpocalypse 2010 on the eve of Valentine’s Day weekend, but she didn’t let that get in the way of surprising her beau with a pair of Manly Aran Socks from her new book Toe-Up Socks for Every Body.

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“Grey Garments” Starring the Ladies of Mason-Dixon

Move over Edies! The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting have mixed the classic documentary film Grey Gardens, A&E’s hit TV show Hoarders, and of course knitting, to create one hilarious video extravaganza for needle arts lovers everywhere. Watch the riveting documentary here on CrafterNews.

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A Weekend in the Life of a Maker by Cal Patch

Now that Cal Patch—crafty teacher and author of Design-It-Yourself Clothes—has moved out of the Big Apple to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a crafty farmer upstate, she visits the city monthly to teach classes, buy fabric, meet with freelance clients, see friends and squeeze in a little cultural inspiration. It’s amazing what she packs into a few short days, and says that she does more now in a weekend than she used to do in a month when she lived there! Read on for a glimpse into a weekend in the life of a maker in the city.

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A Chat with Jewelry Superstar Sherri Haab

In January’s CrafterNews we brought you inside Sherri Haab’s studio and shared some of her ideas for creating a workspace that is inspiring, relaxing, productive, and full of personality. We had to know more, so we talked with Sherri about her new book Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations, asking her questions ranging from what it was like to write such a personal book to what surprising item you might find in her tool kit. Click through to read our interview with Sherri.

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Craft & Hobby Show Roundup

We had such a fantastic time at the Craft & Hobby Show in January. The turnout was amazing, we got to see so many friends from the business, and check out lots of new products and companies. It was sad to pack up and go back east, but we already can’t wait for Los Angeles next January. Click through to see our photos from the show and hear all about it.

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