Etsy Finds: Recycled Kitchen Scrubbies
Some parts of cooking are glamorous, and some simply are not. Sometimes my knifework is like amateur hour surgery, with juice of fresh fruit and vegetables going everywhere as I butcher the meaning of the term "coarse chop." Nice knives can help make the scene a little more palatable (gadgeteers love tools …
Etsy Success Stories: pdxbeanies
You've seen those big sellers on Etsy who seem to be making sales left and right. You have to wonder how they've made it to where they are: can they actually be FOR REAL? What's their recipe for success? And just how do they do it? This week's installment of our Etsy Success Stories series features Nili of …
Q & A with the Lovely (and Crafty!) Vanna White
You may think you know Vanna White from her role as America's favorite letter turner on Wheel of Fortune, but did you know she's also an avid crocheter with her own line of yarn? That's right, her "Vanna’s Choice" collection from Lion Brand Yarn was launched just last June and has already become a top seller …
Featured Buyer: Brett Bara, Crochet Today Editor and Stitchy TV Host
This week's Featured Buyer is the highly knowledgeable and crafty Brett Bara. By day, Brett is the editor in chief of Crochet Today magazine, and the host of the new PBS series Knit and Crochet Today — look for it on PBS stations nationwide, and on the Create cable network. By night, she's a lifelong crafter of all …
Deals for Etsians: Crochet Today Subscriptions
Dear crocheters! Our friends over at Crochet Today Magazine are offering a reduced subscription rate. We wanted to let you know about it, because it's a darn good deal. Brett Bara, Crochet Today's Editor-in-Chief, came by the Etsy Labs and talked with us about crochet and the Etsy Community. As Brett says in …
Knit Out at the Mall of America & Stitches West Show
There are a couple events coming up we thought Storque readers would like to know about — especially those readers who also happen to be knitters and crocheters! Vickie Howell, Austin Craft Mafiosa, brought these to our attention.Here's one for California-based folks: "Anyone can look great in knits...it's …
Etsy Success Stories: anapaulaoli
You've seen those big sellers on Etsy who seem to be making sales left and right. You have to wonder how they've made it to where they are: can they actually be FOR REAL? What's their recipe for success? And just how do they do it?This week's installment of our Etsy Success Story series features Ana of anapaulaoli …
Sexy Turkey: AngelaCatirina Speaks
Many of have seen and been enchanted by the Sexy Turkey hat while browsing Etsy. We figured Thanksgiving was the perfect time to get the story behind these knit and crochet wonders. We'd like to introduce Angela Catirina and her mom Bonnie aka Bonet.Introduce yourself!Hello, my name is Angela Catirina. I am …
Etsy Finds: Thanksgiving Special
"Happy Thanksgiving!" squeals this dear little cranberry sauce, straight outa da can …
