About this blog
Do you like cross-stitching? Scrapbooking? Beading? Carving mammals into a tree stump with a chainsaw? Chances are, you're not the only one. Here, you can share pictures of your latest queen-size quilt or 12-hour scrapbooking session with the rest of the crafty people in York. We'll also point you toward events and meeting places that feature your craft of choice, such as craft shows, group meetings and charity events. If you're having trouble with your homemade hobby, we can give you links to blogs and other useful sites to get help.
We encourage you to send in your crafting news and pictures. Just e-mail Caryn Rupert at crupert@ydr.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Festive bunny crafts
Deanne Stine of West Manchester Township submitted this photo to our photo galleries here at the YDR. She wrote, ‘Our bountiful bunnies made from Mae & Dee’s heart.’ I wonder how she made them. They’re adorable! You can submit photos … Continue reading
Posted in holiday crafts
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York Quilters’ Guild donates quilt to Habitat auction
The York Quilters’ Guild made and donated a quilt to Habitat for Humanity’s May 21 fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Yorktowne Farms and the quilt will be a silent auction item. Pictured are, … Continue reading
Posted in quilting
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York Township mom: What’s good for your family is what matters
The responsibilities never end at home. Take my son to music lessons. Shop for groceries. Clean the bathroom. Vacuum the stairs. Exercise. What’s for dinner? Oh, and go to work for nine-plus hours a day. My husband and I juggle … Continue reading
Posted in Cathy Hirko, clothing, design, jewelry
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One southern York County mom: Photos matter online
Photography is way too important to ignore when you are selling online, a New Freedom mom shared with me recently. If you sell at a craft fair or in your own shop, the client is able to pick up the … Continue reading
Posted in Cathy Hirko, design, jewelry
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Roberta Benvin to discuss old quilts May 2
Anne Harris of the Manchester Historical Society submitted this article: Quilt sleuth Roberta Benvin sees history in fabrics, stitching and color. On May 2, the Manchester Historical Society invites the community to her free presentation, “The Unspoken Language of Quilts.” … Continue reading
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Dover artist Jason Tako has some fans… and some new paintings!
I received many comments on this post about Jason Tako, the Dover artist who paints pictures of homes that are about to be demolished. The article and pictures that were sent to me, and that I subsequently posted, were later … Continue reading
Highlights from Craigslist
My Aunt Sharon said at one of her painting classes that she’s a Craigslist junkie. She usually purchases odds and ends that she can paint on, such as cabinet doors, suitcases, TV trays and anything else with a flat surface. … Continue reading
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Flashback Friday: Some really old crochet hooks
I know it’s been a while since I’ve flashed back to an older, simpler and sometimes more hideous time in crafting, but I have some things to share. I’ve been doing some spring cleaning in my knitting stash. I purchased … Continue reading
Posted in Crocheting
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Learn about glass fusing April 23
The York Town Craft Guild will offer a class in basic glass fusing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23. The instructor will be Michele Quattrocchi. Have fun while learning the basics of glass fusing to creating a sun … Continue reading
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Submit your spring craft show!
If you keep track of this blog, you know that during the winter, I posted a craft show listing for November and December craft shows. I’m planning on doing that again for spring and summer craft shows. The listing doesn’t … Continue reading
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