27 February 2008
The latest issue of Fibre&Stitch (issue 3) is newly out, offering a feast of techniques, projects and information. Scanning down the table of contents, some headings immediately caught my eye - Terri Stegmiller with a series on techniques and methods for writing on fabric, and special guest articles by Linda Stokes on shibori with transfer dyes, and Helen Suzanne Alexander on achieving depth and distance in fibre landscapes.
There's also a fascinating article by guest author Virginia A. Spiegel in which she explains how she collects and records information in her studio journals, and shares the thought processes that led to a particular series of art quilts.
The talented artists who contribute to Fibre&Stitch have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of ideas for colourful and beautiful projects and this issue is no exception. I especially liked Terri Stegmiller's cheerful 'scrappy fabric coasters' and Debra Jo Hardman's 'thread-play scarf', to name but two - and there is much more here to stimulate creativity.
To see what's on offer, you can download the table of contents in PDF format from the Fibre&Stitch web site, or to get a practical taste of Fibre&Stitch, look at the generous range of projects and techniques on the free projects page.
Fibre&Stitch is a quarterly electronic publication in PDF format. You can subscribe online ($29.95 USD for a year's subscription), and a single issue is $8.95 USD.
28 August 2007
The build up to the UK's National Knitting Week 2007 has begun!
The dates for this exciting event in the knitting calendar are 13 - 21 October 2007, kicking off with the Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace, London.
National Knitting Week is a chance to celebrate the world of knit and purl and yarn crafts in general. Why not teach a friend to knit or stage a charity knit-in?
Embrace the world of needles and wool! Spread the word - the countdown is on!
You can find lots more info on the National Knitting Week web site, courtesy of Knitting Institute in assocation with Knitting magazine.
11 November 2006
The premiere issue of a new off-the-wall craft magazine is on sale now in the US, and by subscription elsewhere. There's also a digital edition.
Traditional crafting practices and techniques are still the foundation for what we're doing, yet we're also incorporating technology, creative recycling, innovative materials and processes. There's a fun sense of irony, irreverence and attitude in our mission. Carla Sinclair, Editor-in-Chief
CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance happening within the world of crafts. Our premiere issue features 23 projects with a twist! Embroider your skateboard, light up your clothing, felt an iPod cocoon, knit your own boots, stitch a robot, and more!
Textile crafts are well represented in the table of contents, with needlepoint bangles, a crochet robot, silk screening, 'New Wave Embroidery' and 'Geek Girl takes on Fashion' among the many articles on offer.
CRAFT: transforming traditional crafts
Looks like a lot of fun - anyone who's seen it - what do you think of the first issue?
