HANDMADE NATION: The Rise of D.I.Y., Art, Craft and Design

Back to work. Everything is a little backed up around here, I took some for reals time off the past two weeks. Had an epic dinner party at my house, took a trip to NY and ate a whole lot of amazing food.Yesterday & today just sifting through emails and seeing where I left off...

I am back in Milwaukee for a bit, unwinding & enjoying some serious home time.I will resume Handmade Nation related travel in 2010 when I fly East for Portland, Providence, Belfast and Boston.Until then, Happy Holidays and warm New Year wishes to all of you.xo, Faythe

I am currently sitting at my hotel in Bellevue, WA across the street from the mall where I used to go in 6th grade to by my BUM Equipment sweatshirts and ESPRIT tote bags. Driving past the entrance to the mall when we got in at midnight was a trip last night...

This past Friday I turned 32 & I've had a lovely relaxing Birthday weekend at home with my friends & loved ones. Here I am 30 years ago turning 3 in Minneapolis, MN.I started this morning out with a Q&A via Skype after a craft group in Munich had watched the film...

The Handmade Nation heather lake blue T-shirt with brown and mustard yellow print hasn't been available for the past year since I've been on the road with the movie, but they are now......

Thanks to my friend Julie Ansiau, Handmade Nation got a little mention (page 3, left side) in this 4 page spread in French Glamor on DIY.Handmade Nation mention on the left side columnThis is Julie Ansiau on the right

I just caught wind that the lecture I did at the American Craft Council Conference along with the other programing is now available on their site HERE. I don't look too nervous do I...

I couldn't be more pleased to tell you that as of November 3rd the Handmade Nation DVD is now available to all via Buyolympia.com HERE for wholesale or retail.Your support is appreciated, maybe put this on your holiday wish list?Updates and news to come soon!

I just returned from an overwhelming weekend in Minneapolis at the American Craft Council Creating a New Craft Culture conference. It was overall and amazing experience as well as an opportunity to be surrounded by an amazing group of talent, knowledge and resources...

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After three years of work I am please as punch to announce that the Handmade Nation DVD will be available Tuesday, November 3, 2009 for $19.95Buyolympia.com is responsible for the November release of the movie...

My first post as a guest blogger went up on the Journal of Modern Craft this afternoon. I am going to be popping in there through December...

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