International Crafters Unite
April 16th, 2008 by Simone
Lately, I’ve been lurking on German crafting blogs; maybe a little homesick, looking for some inspiration for the next great project. In my browsing I was impressed by the number of multi-lingual blogs out there offering glimpses into someone’s life who strickt, tricot, or het breien instead of knits.
Here is a very abbreviated list of some of the blogs I came across; there are many countries, cultures, and languages that will not be included and I apologize to anyone I left out. If you have other suggestions please add them in your comments. I think it would be exciting for all of us to learn about fellow crafters around the globe.
Germany
Okay, Simone started it all for me so she will be the first one in the line-up. I think I discovered her through a comment she left. She writes her blog www.seemownay.de in German and English and shares her family life and crafting explorations. She is especially known for her clever geese.
Next is Katharina. She recently started blogging in English as well as German and maintains a blog called Nähsucht (Sewing Addiction). She loves fabric. You have to check out her awesome Amy Butler Flower Bag.
Finland
Hanne writes in Finnish and English on Väkerrellen. Her motto is the “Thinner the Yarn, better the Knit.” Sadly, WordPress recently ate her older posts, but you can check out her amazing yarn stash if you follow her links to her Flickr profile. (Note to self: always back up.)
Belgium
Isabel lives in Belgium and blogs at Tarte Tatin in: Dutch, French and English! She has great pictures of her projects, purchases, and just sundries around her house.
England
Florence blogs at Flossie Teacakes about her musings, projects, the Zebra Girl and Dinosaur-Boy. Reading her blog always makes me want to make myself a nice cup of tea to sip while I accompany her on her day.
Portugal
Manuela has this wonderful blog at Macati. She writes in Portuguese and English about her crafts, swaps, You Tube finds and other things that move her.
Australia
Di has been blogging at Clementine’s Shoes since September 2, 2004. How’s that for endurance. She’s a prolific knitter and seamstress and has some fun patterns to share. Right now she’s in the middle of a bathroom renovation project.
I hope you enjoyed this roundup. Maybe you rediscovered some old favorites or found some new talented people you’d like to read about. And please, if you have links to other international blogs share them with us.
April 16th, 2008 at 8:05 am
I could advertise my blog
but I start it just this year and I don’t have much to share or do I think I’m that representative. But I would like to indicate some Brazilian blogs that I think are worth a visit, even if all three of them are just in portuguese: SuperZiper (http://superziper.blogspot.com/), CraftRoom (http://www.eumaisdomesmo.blogspot.com/) and Fazedora de Arte (http://www.fazedoradeartes.blogspot.com/).
And cheers for the internet and the crafts, uniting the world!
April 16th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Hi and thanks so much for the mention! Who would have thought that feats of endurance could be so fun and rewarding!!
You’ve mentioned some lovely other (new to me) blogs to check out too.
April 16th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Oh… backing up is great advice. I’m stoked to check these fantastic crafters out!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
I really enjoyed my trip around the world. It’s lovely to be able to take a look at all the other clever people. Thank you for taking the time to share these wonderful sights.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Thanks for mentioning me! I really enjoyed taking a look around and finding so many inspiring new sites!
April 17th, 2008 at 5:24 am
hi!
thank you so much for mentioning me!!! I’ll be back!
April 17th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Hi Simone
Thank you so much for mentioning my blog – I was really surprised..and of course very flattered!
I have loved visiting some of the other links too – the Amy Butler flower bag is amazing and the ducks are so characterful.
Florence x
April 17th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Thank you for providing such a nice selection of blogs to visit
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:45 am
I am writing to let you know about the Spartanburg International Festival in Spartanburg, SC. I wondered if you know of any international folk craft artists who might be interested in participating. Here is the link for more information. http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/international-fest/
I love your site!
Nichole Livengood
Art to Profit
http://www.arttoprofit.com