When you are first starting to knit/crochet/weave, an inexpensive yarn will work fine as long as it is smooth, light colored and a medium worsted weight, but what about when you’re ready to branch out from the basics? Have you been to the yarn shop lately? Or the yarn area of the craft store? Or read more »

Artist: Amanda Gray-Swain Etsy shop: http://www.sprouteddesigns.etsy.com Who or what was your biggest influence? I grew up in rural Tennessee and was introduced to gardening at a very young age. I think I’ve always been somewhat obsessed with all things botanical and bringing those images into the home via screen printing and sewing is a perfect read more »

 Want to join the St. Louis Craft Mafia? We’re looking for some new members! If you are interested, please click on the “Join” link at the top of the page.  You will find information about our Application Process, our Meet and Greet on Sept. 30, as well as our Membership Requirements.  Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1, you read more »

Take a look at this thought provoking blog post by Cranky Yellow (a member of the St. Louis Craft Mafia). Join in the cause, and offer your support:

Check out this great article about our very own Mary Hummert (Pairabelles) on stltoday.com!