The crocheting fiber artist Olek is not only talented (you’ve seen her work — the knitted bikes on the LES), but as this Crushable photo reveals, she’s incredibly to die for cute as a button! Nerdy yet stylish glasses + crazy hair + Polish accent = adorable. Don’t you think she’s supercute? [Crushable via Young […]
Category Archives: crafts
Crafts for a Cause Auction Has Begun!
Hey guys — the Crafts for a Cause auction I talked about last month has begun and lasts through March 27th at 6PM EST. The fundraiser, organized by Binki Shapiro of Little Joy, will benefit the relief efforts in Haiti via Artists for Peace and Justice. Artists who have donated one-of-a-kind items include Christina Aguilera, […]
Musicians and Celebs Help Crafts for a Cause Raises Money for Haiti
Binki Shapiro of Little Joy has gotten a TON of top-notch musicians, artists, and celebrities to contribute custom made artwork and items for her Crafts for a Cause auction. All proceeds will be donated to Artists for Peace and Justice, a charitable organization started by filmmaker Paul Haggis. The online auction will begin on March […]
Some Cool/Slightly Nerdy Things I Learned Today
In no particular order… The Observer UK has an entire section devoted to crafting, and a running series on how to make your own versions of designer clothes! You can send photos to Adorama on 18th Street and they will print them out for you in a number of different Ilford and Kodak Professional photo […]
Contact Me: Music-Loving NYC Crafting Group
Some of you have expressed interest in a NYC knitting group. I thought it might be cool to not only have knitters in the group, but other crafters–softie sewers, paper designers, etc. If you would be interested in such a group, please email me at laura @ themodernage.org with “CRAFTING GROUP” in the subject line […]