Given current events and Sharona’s last post, I wanted to revisit my 2014 post “Craftivism – Activism for Makers.” Craftivism is having a moment in the spotlight because of all the pussyhats so many people knit for … Read more >
Note: This week’s guest post comes from Elisabeth Phou, Teen Librarian at Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI. The library recently held a Zombie Barbies activity. I thought this was really creative, and I asked Elisabeth to share her experience … Read more >
I’ve had the honor of attending four weddings this year. The theme of the latest one, I must say, was probably the best.
YES, there were dinosaurs EVERYWHERE! My friend Abby (and I suspect her new husband but I unfortunately … Read more >
A few days ago, I stumbled accidentally across an article called “Beyond Knitting and Crochet.” I was delighted to see that it included book recommendations for some of the less-popular fiber arts–spinning, weaving, and so on. My own library … Read more >
The past week has left me feeling dissatisfied with the world, and thinking I ought to do something about it. I’m not much of one for shouting or joining loud, noisy groups, but I am a maker and a crafter. … Read more >
This weekend, I came across YALSA’s Making in the Library Toolkit. If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s well worth a look. This is a free PDF that has tips on getting buy-in, starting partnerships, suggested projects including
I’ve been hearing a lot about upcycling in recent months. As someone who hates the thought of contributing unnecessarily to landfills, and also as someone who loves free things, the idea of repurposing stuff that I would otherwise be throwing … Read more >