It’s funny how there are certain words and concepts that are guarenteed to cause a ruckus. Talking about business to creative people is one of those words – so often we associate it with corporate greed that we forget that little local endeavors, including Etsy stores and E-commerce sites are … Continue reading
Popular crochet blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo has just announced her newest project, Hook to Heal. The project, which is a book and corresponding set of online classes, is receiving overwhelming support from funders on Indiegogo. Crochet lovers, artists and makers of all kinds are donating to the cause because they believe … Continue reading
I have been quiet, too quiet. No I haven’t forgotten the CLF or quit, or given up or anything remotely close to that; rather the opposite. As my mother always said, “Oh boy, she’s being quiet she must be thinking…” As you know from previous blog posts, I had some … Continue reading
Look my crocheting lovelies, if you’re reading this either on your computer or ipad or smart phone then you are using the internet. If you blog, sell patterns, sell finished crochet items; you use the internet. You don’t have to know all of the mechanics of how it works, but … Continue reading
So, my blog posts are a little delayed. With set up and showtime, I didn’t hit the computer until Saturday night so here’s a quick run down on the awesome of Day 4! Monica (craftwich creations), Debra (www.mycrochetkits.com), Mom (my mom), Laurinda Reddig (www.recrochetions.blogspot.com) and myself, set to … Continue reading
Oh boy, I almost forgot! Thank heavens Jimbo reminded us on Hookey.org! This coming Wednesday, September 12, 2012 is our third International Crochet Day!!! Jimbo the hook maker (and awesome all round guy) created our day to fete the hook and trip the yarn fantastic all around the globe! I’ll … Continue reading
FREE REPORT Hey there Pro members! Here’s a free report about pattern testing. It’s short and sweet (I know you’re way too busy to read long documents!), it gets to the hookey gritty about what you need to arrange with your testers and what you want them to check. Don’t … Continue reading
There, I’ve done it. I have opened a giant can of Whoop Ass worms. Crafting sites and message boards are full of myths and common “wisdom” about trademarks and copyrights. I’ve done a little digging and found some basic information for you to help clear up the matter. No, I’m … Continue reading
I’m so excited and proud to write this article about Indie Pro Plus member Karen Ratto Whooley. I met Karen six years ago at the Seattle Knitting Expo back in the days when I was creating and selling premium art yarns. Since then we’ve both come a long way! It’s … Continue reading
I’m just going to come out and say it. ABOUT DAMN TIME! Finally, we who love crochet and who have championed the cause of crochet fabric and garments have cause to celebrate. In this book, Urban Edge, we have everything we as a crochet community have asked for in garments, … Continue reading
