I didn't really know what to expect when my mom called me up on Saturday and asked if I wanted to go to CHA. If I were a scrapbooker, I think I would have been in crafty heaven. But since that isn't my craft of choice, I was kind of bummed. Nonetheless, I had a great time. Check out ScrapBlog and 300dpi for some cool digital scrapbooking sites that peaked my non-scraper interest.
Don't you love the Handmade is Better shirt I bought from Craftster? Craftster is an online indie craft community--a definite must visit for any crafter. I loved making the baby onesie with polka dot tie with Cathie Filian who was delightful and promoting her new book, 101 Snappy Fashions. I thought the iron-ons from Plaid were great--what a fun and easy project for all of the new babies that are due in 2010! Another fun demo was dying yarn with kool-aid. I'm so curious! I also enjoyed meeting a lady from Sew 4 Home which features free & easy tutorials and ideas. I'm hoping to get some inspiration for the Creative Craft Sewing Class I'll be teaching this summer for Fairmont Schools.
My favorite moments of the day included a make-it-take-it activity: sewing a dog collar. Don't you just love my little boy neighbor sewing for his pup? Too cute! I was really impressed with the Janome machine I worked on... (I'm sewing machine shopping so it was timely--anyone have any recommendations?). Another highlight was meeting Debbie Stoller who was promoting her new line of yarn, Stitch Nation. I loved the Bamboo Ewe line--great colorway and price! Can't wait for that to hit Home Ec!
The take-away of the day for me was to keep crafting in whatever form that interests you. Keep making things and remember, Handmade IS Better!
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6 comments:
Thanks for the website tips! I'm trying to scrapbook, and these will be so helpful!
Dyeing yarn with Kool Aid...sounds like a summer camp art project!Sounds like you had a blast!
Your Creative Craft Sewing class sounds awesome! ...and cool shirt!
I agree - handmade anything is better! That craft show sounds so cool!
thanks for posting about Debbie Stoller ... I've been looking for an affordable yarn for Babette's blanket (a pattern from Interweave). It's crocheted and calls for lots of yarn. It will be perfect!
Handmade is the best ... thanks for sharing!
How fun! Sounds like there was something there for everyone anyway! I would have loved that!--all that paper!! Thanks for all the links too...I've been wanting to try digi scrapping--with all the pix I take, I should do something with them! :)
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