Crafty things

Thinking about crafty things. Remembered that I tried to knit a dark brown scarf for my dad once - when I was a young kid. It's probably about 1/3 done. Then stored it away.

Also remembering sewing used to be compulsory in the early years of high school. Don't know if that's still the case. It's kind of cool when you see people creating funky, beautiful bags, clothes, accessories etc to sell at the markets or online. Has an earthy, 'real' feel about it.   

Came across some of the following interesting links:

Felt artists
http://www.peak.org/~spark/felt_artist_links.htm

The Victorian Feltmakers Inc
http://www.vicfelt.org.au

Knitters Guild NSW
http://www.knittersguildnsw.org.au/
A new group has opened up in Glebe and they meet up at Glebe library

Sydney Community College
http://www.sydneycommunitycollege.com.au/
For courses on hand felting, sewing, fabric printing, knitting and more. Lots of these courses are already full!

Some designers who make hand-crafted goodies:
(if anyone out there knows of similar Australian sites, feel free to drop me an email)

Cut + Paste
http://www.cutxpaste.com/
Hand-crafted goodies from a range of designers. Jenny Kwok's, Brooklyn is behind the website

Polaire
http://www.polaire-online.com/
Hand-crafted goodies from Isara, Chicago
Also lists a number of other similar sites in the links section

Tiny Monkey
http://www.tinymonkey.com/
Hand-made velcro cards by Sandy Lee, California

Alison Rose
http://www.alisonrose.com
Hand-crafted goodies from Alison and Nicolas, U.S.

Ex Libris Anonymous
http://www.exlibrisanonymous.com/
Hand-made journals using old illustration, childrens books etc as covers and as pages interspersed throughout

Neuty
http://www.neuty.com/
Hand-crafted goodies from Doris Ho, NY