While Marcie was busy at her booth at Renegade this weekend, I was free to wander around and enjoy the rest of the fair. I took some pictures of a few favorite spots, but sadly missed a few great ones as well. P.S. I have to apologize for the picture quality – my camera seems …

As much as I like working with paper-like fabrics I am equally intrigued by the idea of using paper in lieu of fabric itself. I love the use of pattern paper in this opener from a summer 2006 Weddings story about dress shapes.   These paper creations by Petra Storrs for Sublime Magazine are truly …

  If Spring is finally here, then why is it so cold? I’ve been recalling the warm months by looking at photos of these bright and beautiful Dahlias. Photos from a Dahlia garden on Long Island I found relief from bleak winter days in the many art museums around the city. One that really stood …

Hi Everyone, This being my first blog post here on the crafts department blog I wanted to share with you one of my greatest loves…SHELLS. Shells are such a great material to craft with and anyone who knows me knows how much I love them. My office is full of shells and sea glass that …

I stopped by the opening for ‘Forget Me Not: embroidered love from the new craft movement.’ All of the work is hand stitched and deals with love, but styles, techniques and materials really range. I love the play between traditional handicrafts and contemporary interpretations. Much of the work is pretty witty if you look closely. …