Crafternews On The Road « Crown Publishing

Crafternews + Vogue Knitting Live = One Great Time!

Vogue Knitting Live took place in New York City on January 14-16, and yarn lovers of all stripes took over the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Knitters and crocheters from up and down the Eastern seaboard came to attend the gala dinner, attend classes and workshops, sample new yarns at the yarn tasting bar, and learn new skills at the beginner’s bar.

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New York Sheep and Wool Festival Recap

We love attending the New York Sheep and Wool Festival held each year in Rhinebeck, New York. Who can resist all the gorgeous yarn on display, lamb cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, dog herding competitions, and (our personal favorite) the pumpkin chucking contest? Despite a few passing downpours, the festival was in full effect!

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DIY Wedding Series Part 4: Escort Tags

Vintage tags in different shapes and sizes are the order of the day for my escort cards. These will be pinned with straight pins to my wine cork bulletin boards.

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DIY Wedding Series Part 3: Table Numbers

Russell and I love to travel, and have done a lot together in our six years as a couple. And while surfing The Knot for ideas, I came across these adorable postcard table placards. As I wanted them to fit my “theme,” I changed the idea to vintage postcards.

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Mochis on a Plane and Mochimochi Photo Challenge

Last month we shared some of our adventures at TNNA, the National NeedleArts Association show, in Columbus Ohio. We showed you pictures of our booth. We told you about our 5th anniversary celebration and we gushed, maybe a little too much, about the cupcakes and champagne we consumed.

Here’s what we didn’t tell you.…until now.

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Potter Craft Goes to TNNA

Every year we look forward to going to Columbus, Ohio, for the National NeedleArts Association trade show. Once there, we catch up with old friends and see what’s new in the world of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and cross-stitching.

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Summer Craft Fair Roundup

Whether your summer plans include traveling or enjoying a well-deserved staycation, you’re bound to find a nearby craft fair. Here are some of the biggest craft shows going on this summer.

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Trends in Green Jewelry: How Conscience Drives Innovation

One of the most influential trends in jewelry making today, green jewelry comprises a broad array of approaches to creating and wearing eco-conscious adornment. In this post, our editor shares her observations about the many facets of this movement, and how they reflect the awareness of both maker and consumer.

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Meet Potter Craft: Good Book Hunting by Joy Aquilino

As the executive editor of Potter Craft, my main focus is acquisitions, which means I look for and work with authors to develop new book projects. When I tell people about what I do they often say, “That sounds fun,” and they’re right. I love connecting and working with artists and designers to realize ideas for books that will inspire and inform our readers. The question that usually comes next—“How do you find new ideas?”—actually has several answers.

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Guest Post from Author Lorna Miser: Making Connections on the Road

Lorna is often on the road teaching and talking about her books. In this guest post, she shares her thoughts about the rewarding and often unexpected connections she makes with her students, readers, and other fellow knitters.

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