EXHIBITION: Kristin Ledgett: Bones and Bluster at Communication Art Gallery (November 18th–December 3rd, 2011)

by tara

Nov 29th, 2011

Blackie

Photo Courtesy of the Communication Art Gallery website.

I just read a short review on Akimblog of this knitty little exhibition of work by none other than local craft hero Kristin Ledgett of The Knit Cafe! I’m kicking myself about not finding out about this sooner. The show comes down in just a few days, so race over to Harbord Street and check it out before it disappears.

Kristin Ledgett
Bones and Bluster
Solo Exhibition at
Communication Art Gallery

Kristin Ledgett has [...]

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CRAFT TORONTO PICS: Navy Wool Sanquhar Gloves by Jessica Rae Gordon.

by becky

Nov 24th, 2011

Navy Wool Sanquhar Gloves

Lovely yarns, plant-based dying, traditional knit patterns, reach-for-the-sky styling – what’s not to like about these gloves by Jessica Rae Gordon? As the mercury drops, your fingers can still stay fancy.

From the Craft Toronto photo pool. You can join, too!

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SPONSOR NEWS: October 2011

by jen

Sep 30th, 2011

Upcoming October goodies from our sponsors!

TMC Decorator Sale

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
www.textilemuseum.ca
55 Centre Avenue
416-599-5321
info@textilemuseum.ca

For the Love of Cloth: Decorator Fabric Sale
Friday October 14 12:00 – 5:00 pm and Saturday October 15 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mark your calendars! The dates have been set for our annual boutique-style sale of fabulous designer fabrics generously donated by Primavera. New this year, the sale will feature sample lengths from Robert Allen and Beacon Hill as well as a selection [...]

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QUESTIONS FOR CRAFTERS CHEONGJU: Robyn Love

by tara

Sep 23rd, 2011

knittedmile1
Robyn lays down The Knitted Mile in Dallas, Texas (2008)

Greetings, readers! Welcome to the first installment of a short series of interviews with a few of the talented craftspeople taking part in this year’s International Craft Biennale in Cheongju, Korea, which opened just a few days ago. There are 8 Canadians taking part in the festivities this year– one of them being Robyn Love, who was invited to the Biennale to create an ambitious site-specific installation. Robyn is an [...]

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POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Niti Niti in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

by becky

Sep 8th, 2011

ljubljana (18)b

No, I am not in Slovenia at the moment (I wish) but I am going through pictures from my spring tour of the Continent and finding some real crafty gems. Ljubljana became one of my favourite cities on the planet from the first moment I set foot there. And it got even more wonderful on this spring visit when I discovered Niti Niti, a small knit boutique and supply store located right on the main canal through town. Carrying the works [...]

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SPONSOR NEWS: September 2011

by jen

Sep 1st, 2011

After a long hot summer it’s back2skool for our dedicated TCA sponsors!  Check out what is going down at Wise Daughters in September and beyond.  Those of you looking to freshen up your stock of craft supplies should definitely take note of the Handmaker Heaven Trunk Sale on Sept. 30 where you’ll find some major deals. 

craft supplies Wise Daughters

WISE DAUGHTERS CRAFT MARKET
www.wisedaughters.com
3079B Dundas St. W.
416-761-1555
wisedaughters@sympatico.ca

Stitches from the Start – Beginner Knitting
Thurs, Sept 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 – [...]

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