My studio space constantly changes, depending on my current project. It used to be piled high with unfinished ceramic pieces, but for the past several months, I’ve tucked away the clay and plaster, and made room for a serious crepe paper invasion. I’ve carved out a small space in my home for working, and I …

Who would’ve thought that ‘Puppy’ would be so popular. Well, my older son also did a drawing that turned into a stuffed character: A 10 year old’s imagination is certainly different than that of a a 7 year old. But it’s still quite sweet, no !…

Today’s TV Tuesday post written by Aaron Caramanis, Crafter/Set Decorator: So, I’m considered the “travel guy” of our department. In my mind, I think I’ve slowed down, but the girls are quick to disagree. One thing I enjoy when abroad, especially if I’m on my own, is to take a factory tour. Usually these are …

We wanted to share the some exciting news… Amy Reda from EK Success (our partner for Martha Stewart Crafts) and her husband, had a baby girl on April 6th. Amanda Sunshine actually arrived on her due date! We put together a baby basket and crafted a “welcome baby” card… Steffi, a crafts designer in our …

I spent last weekend in Northampton visiting my Alma Mater and was really taken with bits of yellow sprouting up all over the campus grounds. Something about a shot of this color – and just a shot, too much can be overwhelming – really excites the eyes.  Susan Dwyer of  Up in the Air Somewhere …

This is where I sew at home in Brooklyn. I don’t have a great view of the city but I love my sewing machines. I have a a Juki DDL-5550-6, a single needle industrial machine, it was rebuilt and it’s seen better days but it was a steal. I also have  a Juki home serger that really needs to …

This week we had our second sewing class with Becky Hanson , a Singer Education Manager. Everyone brought in their pre-washed fabric and it was time to start making the final skirt. Everyone was very comfortable on the sewing machines this time. Making the muslin in the first class made cutting and sewing the actual …

Today’s TV Tuesday blog post written by Hosanna, Lead Crafter at Television and slightly OCD. Ok, so I hear it a lot. “Who is the obsessive person who put these up?” And I have to admit I did it. Sure, it seems above and beyond being organized, but with so many people in and out …