Craft Camp Report.

Craft Camp Flower

Yesterday was a perfect creative escape. Craft Camp was everything I thought that it would be–a full day of creative classes, yummy food, and craft inspiration. But it was more, because of the chance to hang out and talk with crafty ladies all day long. I connected with some people I already know–like Craft Camp

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Winter Projects and Field Trips.

Scottie blue

There’s been a whole lot happening in my craft brain over recent months, and it’s all exciting and stimulating (and stressful too!). It’s mostly details about my book project, and I’ll be ready to start sharing bits of news about that a little later this spring. But while trying to balance demands of the book-to-be

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Sheep in Bryant Park!

raindrop cardigan in progress

It’s true–sheep in the city! For one day only–Thursday, Sept. 27th–sheep will graze alongside midtown lunchers in Bryant Park, which I like to think of as my library’s backyard.  I’m particularly excited about their visit because, after a trip to Ireland this summer that included five days of hiking across green hills and pastures among

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The Slowcoast Project.

SlowCoasttitlecover

Last month I met Bristol-based designer Nick Hand. Over tea we talked about handmade creativity, and he told me how he’s been exploring and documenting the makers he meets. But it wasn’t until this recent stretch of warm days, when I got on my bicycle again for the first time in months, that I realized

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My name is Jessica Pigza, and I'm a diy enthusiast, a lover of vintage craft guides, & a rare book librarian. You can learn more about me, my library classes & events, and my press & appearances. Or drop me a line.

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