Posts Categorized: News

Amy Butler “Sew Inspiring” contest

Hey kiddles! Make sure to check out the CRAFT blog for all the details on a contest they’re running with sewing guru Amy Butler. Here’s the quick lowdown: “We’re excited…

QVC and a papercraft fair?!

Ok, I admit it- I watch QVC. Where else can I buy a Kitchenaid hand mixer for $50?! I was flipping through TV this morning while getting ready for work…

Thing-a-Day and Detroiters

Hey kids! It’s Feb. 2- who’s signed up for Thing-A-Day?! Amy and I have already been posting our projects, but we’d love to know who else from Detroit, and the…

Make a Thing-a-day in February

You still have a day to register for the Thing-a-day challenge. Participants pledge to make something for every day in February and then post it online.  More details and registration…

Learn to knit, spin, crochet; support cancer charities at Knit Michigan

Fiber lovers and aspiring ones will dig Knit Michigan, this Saturday (Feb. 2), in Bloomfield Hills. Although signup for the marathon is closed, you can still stop by the Market…

WalMart eliminates stitchery department

I happened to be looking at the DMC web site this evening and saw this news update from the embroidery floss company: We would like to advise you that Wal-Mart…

Handmade Detroit at the D Brand Summit

Handmade Detroit will be participating in the D Brand Summit next week at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, spreading some D-town love and showing off our goods. Here’s a little…

Etsy Valentine showcase

Holy crow! Weren’t we all just working on finishing our own Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus gifts not too long ago?! Well, the holidays are moving on and Etsy is ready. They’ve got a…

Handmade Nation

This just in from Faythe out in Milwaukee. Keep up the good work- we can’t wait to see the final results! Happy New Year everyone! Just wanted to give you…

Scrapboxes and craftin’ offices

Last summer I moved and had the chance to make my own work area just for crafting. I thought mine was pretty creative. That was until I met the Original…