Support Small Fabric Stores in Pennsylvania
Fabric is really one my favorite creative commodities on the planet and it’s great that we can find unique beautiful fabrics for all kinds of sewing purposes at some local stores. One of my favorites is a swwet little shop called Cloth and Bobbin in Narberth PA. It’s a bit of a hike for me out here in Chester [...]
Festival for HoneyBees in Phoenixville on May 5th
It’s important for artists to support the communities we live in. Several years ago I began to participate in different events in Phoenxville, a new hub and haven for various artists. I like contributing to the spirit of things, and my first year at The Phoenxville Firebird Festival inspired me to create bird wands for people [...]
Plant Spring Baskets with Live Grass Now
When my children were younger we always celebrated the coming of spring by growing real grass inside assorted baskets recycled from thrift shops. Once the grass came up they each decorated their baskets with little colored bees and butterflies on wires and tucked paper bunnies into the grass. The baskets stayed in the windowsills for [...]
Pictures of Crocheted Rugs from PA Guild of Craftsmen Workshop
It was so much fun learning how to crochet a rug at a workshop sponsored by Pennsylvania Guild Of Craftsmen at Cloth & Bobbin fabric store in Narberth, PA. The workshop was led by Cathy Hetznecker. Above is a rug that one of my fellow students, Marsha made, first crack out of the gate. Below is a picture of [...]
Handmaking Rugs in Pennslyvania with Cathy Hetznecker
Soooo……..I spent Saturday in Narberth learning how to crochet a rag rug at a workshop sponsored by Pennsylvania Guild Of Craftsmen at Cloth & Bobbin fabric store in Narberth, PA. The workshop was led by Cathy Hetznecker and was just fantastic. Here is Cathy working on the beginnings of my rug. I’ve had a very hard time learning how [...]
Upcycled Valentine Fun from Oh-Zie
Here are some fun Valentine gifts for the sweeties in your life, made in Swoyersville, PA from Oh-Zie Oh-zie Design items are ALL made from recycled t-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece scraps. They are ALL one of a kind and and can be worn by men, women and children. Check out their shop [...]
Learning to Crochet in Pennsylvania
My mother taught me how to sew in the third grade, and many thanks to her, I can really make just about anything that involves a sewing needle, sewing machine, etc. Most of my fiber art experiences have been extremely positive, including cloth dolls, toys, clothes, mobiles, costumes, puppets, curtains, flags, quilts, hats, upholstered furniture, and [...]
