exciting Richmond news!

Oilcloth Addict, a local Richmond crafter that we love, is releasing a book! it's called Sewing with Oilcloth and it's a cute little book with 20 patterns and pictures of designs to make with oilcloth, laminated cotton, and chalk cloth. there are also lots of tips, tools, and trims that make sewing fun and easy! it is being officially released on August 28th at a book signing and release party being held at feathernesters from 3-5pm. but if you can't make it to the release party, don't fret– you can still purchase the book. you can pre-order it at amazon, books-a-million, barnes & noble, indie bound, and wiley. these pre-orders are due to be shipped in two weeks as well.

still want to know more about the book? have a little look at her adorable book trailer :)

happy shopping! becca

just a little something

to brighten up the day (as if you need it here in VA! beautiful, sunshine-y and warm)

i'm sure i'm seriously late in posting these great little porcelain bits from my favorite etsy girl, ashleyg.

i have one of her "bearded men" prints in the nursery. it's supposed to be representative of my bearded husband, but most people think it looks like Bin Laden ;o)

anyway, she has some miniature porcelain pieces with illustrations imprinted onto the surface. hang a bunch on a wall for instant wow! or be bold and wear it around your neck! I might just hammer a small nail in the wall in an offbeat place in my house and put it there. whatever you choose to do with it, i think they are just precious. enjoy! and happy shopping!

oh, and stay tuned for our March sale announcent! coming to you right here on Saturday. it's a biggie and shouldn't be missed!

spring bada-bing, be there!!

i can't believe i waited until the last minute to let everyone know about sunday's craft show. my apologies!! but, its not too late to make plans for this sunday down at plant zero. the richmond craft mafia is hosting the 2008 spring bada-bing: the BOSS of all craft shows. it's the largest indie show of it's kind in va and they will be showcasing local designers as well as artists from across the country.

plant zero is located on the southside at 0 E. 4th street, richmond, va 23224. come down between 11-4 and check out their wares. we'll be there, scouting for new talent for the shop.

oh, and no matter where you are this weekend, most cities are having their earth day celebrations on saturday. google earth day + your city to find out more information and get involved. i know the weather here will be beautiful, so there's no excuse not to just make it a manchester weekend. earth day celebrations will be held there on saturday afternoon.

looking forward to seeing everyone out and about. happy shopping! k&m

guest lecture at VCU this afternoon

i meant to post this friday and it slipped my mind. a bit last minute, i know, but andrew wagner and jeanette abbink will be speaking at 4:30 this afternoon at the grace street theatre.

per estherknows.com:

Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and the “the Terry Noack Fund for the Arts” present Andrew Wagner and Jeanette Abbink Monday January 28, at the Grace Street Theatre. Andrew Wagner and Jeanette Abbink, founding members of the architecture and design magazine Dwell, were charged with revamping the 66 year-old publication American Craft. Wagner and Abbink will describe their discoveries leading up to the re-launch of American Craft this past October. They will sum up their views of the craft world now and their search for the beautiful blurring the superficial boundaries that have been erected across disciplines in the past thirty years.

January 28th

Grace Street Theatre
930-934 West Grace Street
4:30 - 5:30 pm

see you there! k&m

i *heart* craft

from the richmond craft mafia:

the richmond craft mafia will be hosting "i *heart* craft" on sunday, february 10th from 4-6pm at the camel. the event is open to any and all crafty peeps. no need to RSVP but you can drop them a line or comment on their blog just to give them a heads up. the camel will be sporting a full menu and bar so you can purchase a bite and nosh with us for a bit. Members of the richmond etsy street team will be there as well...come out and meet some of the folks you know from online. and bring a friend!

what: i *heart* craft - a crafter's social
when: sunday february 10, 2008 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
where: the camel, 1621 W. Broad Street