The Richmond Craft Mafia ladies along with Sew Ono ap*par*el and Erin Taylor designs have created and planned a fashion show to showcase all of Richmond's indie designers.
From the Pins and Needles press release, "The show will feature Fall/Winter 2008 designs created by local, independent designers. Slated for First Friday, October 3, 2008 at the New York Deli in Carytown, they expect a...
POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 05 September 2008 | PERMALINK
One more back-to-school roundup for you this week! I've found a bunch of crafty ideas for pens, pencils, cases, and desk holders for those of you heading to school, or with kids in school, or who just like to carry pens in your bag!
First, Diane Gilleland's supercool pen cozy tutorial on Craftstylish, made with a spool-knitted I-cord!
"Fashion Fights Poverty is about two things: one, it rewards and recognizes designers and organizations who embrace the powerful potential of creativity and design to address issues of poverty by adhering to such principles as fair trade, equitable compensation and the use of environmentally-sustainable materials.
POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 04 September 2008 | PERMALINK
I just discovered a semi-new knitting website I have to share with you! It's called MetaPostModernKnitting (aka MPMK) and the creators describe the site as "a celebration of fashion-forward and avant-garde knitting." From the about page: "We want to bring you knitting patterns, trend analysis, and news that represents the more artistic, unconventional and forward-thinking...
POSTED BY Meg Allan, 03 September 2008 | PERMALINK
Adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe or wedding is a great way to cut down on mass consumerism. At least vintage pieces have been used before and you aren't contributing to big business costs. Most of them are collected by individuals and small business owners like these Etsians. A combination of earth-friendly vendors and a few special vintage pieces make for a lovelier and...
Viewer Take Over Week : How to Re-Brand Your Shirt
Threadbanger is taking a vacation this week and its time for YOU, the Viewers to take over the show. Hosted by familiar forum members and DIY'ers showing off their creations, giving tips and confessing their Love. Plus a lesson on how to RE-Brand Your Wardrobe with the Infamous Glass Onion.