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Etsy Finds: Quilty as Charged
Posted from The Storque 23 hours ago
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You know you are a quilter if...There's more fabric in the house than food."Fat Quarters" are not the heaviest part of your body.Your ironing board is always set up, but you never iron clothes.You think of your job as an interruption on your quilting time.You pet fabric.People are always picking threads off of you.You can measure a scant 1/4 by eye."Featherweight" doesn't mean boxer.Your "UFOs" are not from outer space.You clean up your sewing room and they think you are leaving.The third Saturday in March is celebrated as National Quilting Day, which is the inspiration for today's Etsy Finds... (original story)
UK Edition: Lost Things With mrYen
Posted from The Storque 23 hours ago
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When Jonathan Chapman of mrYen contacted me about his contribution to this outstanding stop-motion film, I leapt at the chance to share it with you. It's a heartening example of what can be achieved through Etsy. As an international community, we can make creative connections over vast distances to great effect. Jonathan is a papercut artist and graphic designer working in Leeds, UK. Using nothing but paper, a scalpel and inspiration he creates typographic and illustrative designs that focus on both details and simplicity. You can visit the mrYen blog here and the mrYen website here. It seem... (original story)
Etsy Finds: Who Rules Euro Week?
Posted from The Storque 23 hours ago
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I couldn't be more excited for Etsy's Euro Week rolling out this Monday, March 22. I love that Etsy provides a venue through which I can shop directly from artists all around the globe, putting a face behind the talent that arrives in a little package near my front door. The collection I've brought you today consists of items from community-nominated European sellers. Vote for your favorite item today; top picks will be featured on Etsy's home page Friday, March 26 wrapping up Etsy's Euro Week. This Euro Week vote will be open from March 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET until March 25, 2010 at 12:00... (original story)
Facts and Fancies: Quilts
Posted from The Storque 23 hours ago
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A favorite quilt can bring its owner comfort, warmth and security. It can be an heirloom that is passed down to future generations, reminding a family of their history. I am a self-taught quilter who has been quilting for the last 15 years. As a member of the Quiltsy Team here on Etsy, I participated in quilting the giant quilts for Etsy's new office. In this quilting installment for the Facts and Fancies series, I'll give you some insight into the different materials used in quilts and the varying styles and techniques of quilts. Photo of KimsCraftyApple, more in her Flickr set Before we sta... (original story)
Tech Update: SCRAM, Resellers!
Posted from The Storque 1 day ago
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Chris Bohn (known as "CB" here at Etsy) works deep below the surface of Etsy on our databases, but is also the lead engineer on a project called SCRAM. Ian Malpass is the lead engineer on the Atlas project. These two projects are an important part of "Marketplace Integrity" — ou... (original story)
Keep It Weird: Fear Factor
Posted from The Storque 1 day ago
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Sure, there are those murmuring monsters under the bed and aliens in the White House, but what about the oft-neglected concerns of asymmetriphobia or existential anxiety? Paranoia comes in many flavors, so switch on the night-light and head on down to the fallout shelter with this week's Keep It We... (original story)
Come Sew Felt Puppets With Kata Golda at Etsy Labs
Posted from The Storque 2 days ago
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Grab a needle and get ready to sew; this week we're creating finger puppets with Kata Golda for Craft Night at the Etsy Labs! Join us for this evening of stitching beautiful wool felt — whether you're in Brooklyn, or anywhere in the world. Live far away? Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online multi-user chat room, the Virtual Labs, for a live online demo at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512 in Brooklyn, New York. (Click here to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night... (original story)
Etsy Finds: She's Got Legs
Posted from The Storque 2 days ago
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Shedding heavy winter clothes can be such a breath of fresh air. Limbs seeking warm spring light can finally emerge with the aid of coquettish skirts and smart shorts, playful sandals and flats. Put your pants and tall boots back in the closet; this spring-inspired Etsy Finds is a celebration of the return of the leg!For more seasonal shopping, see other spring-themed Etsy Finds, and try the search terms "Easter" and "spring." Full Layered High Waist Skirt By reddoll, $105. 1960s Turquoise Pouf Slippers From adVintagous, $28. Big bow skirt By Nadinoo, $120. 70s Ch... (original story)
Goodbye Sorrow From Katie Armstrong
Posted from The Storque 2 days ago
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Artist, animator, poet and former Etsy Blog intern Katie Armstrong has created a moving animation using hundreds of her original illustrations and animated with Flash. Goodbye Sorrow is a haunting piece of grief and longing. The process takes a very long time, which is actually ideal for me because exhaustion becomes a kind of tool for what I do. The more tired I am, the looser I get, and the looser I am, the braver I become. "Blue are the words I say and what I think. Blue are the feelings that live inside me. I'm blue da ba dee da-ee dabba dee-a dabba dea da ba dee dabba da..." — "Blu... (original story)
The Etsy Seller Basics: Get a Jumpstart on a Stellar Shop
Posted from The Storque 2 days ago
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Ryan, a.k.a. littleputbooks, is an old school Etsian with years of successful selling under her belt. She is sharing her top 10 tips as a sample of some of the material she covered in her workshop for I Heart Art: Portland. Choose your business name carefully. Think of a shop name that reflec... (original story)
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