FIBER ARTS 
First Oakland Fiber and Textile Festival Arrives(0)
by Pamela Drake
Local artisans and craftspeople representing all the fiber arts will show their wares during the first annual Oakland Fiber & Textile Festival will take place this Sunday, June 27, at the Splash Pad Park, along Lake Park Ave, between Grand Ave and Lakeshore Ave.
Fiber enthusiasts will demonstrate crafts such as knitting, spinning and weaving, and [...]
Book corner:Gifted – Lovely Little Things to Knit and Crochet (Pre-Order)
Description
There’s nothing quite like receiving a handmade gift, and your family and friends will love being on the receiving end of these handmade designs. Designer Mags Kandis inspires with this delightful collection of beautiful and colorful little projects for you to knit, crochet, and felt.
From wearable accessories such as hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and [...]
Your Daily Dose Of Fiber: Interweave Media Reorganizes Into Two Divisions
by Alex Alvarez
Interweave Media has split their craft-related niche titles into two separate categories: the Fiber Division and the Art & Jewelry Division. The Fiber Division will include the Quilt + Paper group, Specialty Fiber group and Yarn group and will be overseen by vice president and publisher John Bolton. The magazines included in these [...]
A FOCUS ON FIBER: Ravelry, an online treasure trove
by Ginger Balch
Ask any knitter if they are on Ravelry, and you get one of two responses. One, their faces brightens up and the nod enthusiastically, or two, you get a blank stare and are asked “What’s that?” That’s where I exclaim, “Oh you just have to check it out! It’s an online network for [...]