What You Need to Get Started

This Sunday I will be doing a trunk show and demonstration at Nana in Mt. Pleasant, where I'll be showing how to carve and print linoleum blocks. If you're in the area, stop by and take a look, it's going to be a really great event (surrounded by all their amazing clothes and jewelery)!If DC is too far for you, I thought I would do a roundup of the basic materials you need for block printing. All of these materials can be purchased at your local...

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Stationery Show Chaos

The National Stationery Show is only three weeks away, and my life is completely revolving around preparation. My 700 square foot apartment, which has always seemed so luxuriously spacious, is starting to feel extremely cramped as more and more boxes full of display materials, order forms and supplies arrive. The shelves, desk, dining room table and floor are all completely covered with materials.I definitely need to take a break from my to-do list...

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I'm on Poppytalk this Month!

In anticipation of the upcoming National Stationery Show in May, Poppytalk Handmade is having a paper-themed marketplace this month, and I'm in it! Head over to Poppytalk to take a look at all the talented vendors that are includ...

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Weavers at Work

To continue my coverage of The IOU Project, I thought I would share a few of their videos of weavers working today. Watching fabric being woven is so mesmerizing, it happens so quickly you almost can't see what's happening, but you can see the piece taking shape in front of you.Just try not be hypnotized while you are watchi...

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Visit the New Shop!

Another big announcement today, everyone: my online shop has moved! I've moved from KathPrints to ShopKatharineWatson, so come on over and take a look! As a special incentive, I will be adding a free single card to every purchase made before May 1st, so head over to the shop and take a look!...

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New Store: Paper Source!

I have some very exciting news to share today: on Friday, I shipped out a big order to Paper Source for their stores around the country! They should be hitting the shelves soon, so stop by your local Paper Source and pick up a card! I thought I would share a few pictures of the proce...

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The IOU Project

Take a look at this great video from The IOU Project. The company plans to offer clothes that are made from fabric that is hand-woven in India, supporting independent weavers rather than mass-produced textiles.They haven't launched their line yet, but from the few preview images I've seen, it looks very promising. I really hope they can find the right balance between style and price, since all of the sustainable or fair trade clothes available right...

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The Weekend In Review

This was an interesting weekend. There's nothing like a terrible show to send you looking in a new direction. I went into into it with very high hopes: the November show I did in Gaithersburg was one of my best experiences, so I was expecting this to be similar. It's not Christmas, so I knew sales would be down, but I was not expecting it to bomb.One thing I've always noticed at the "Fine Art" shows I do is the way people talk to me. There is always a handful of amazing people, who are genuinely interested in talking about my work or anything related...

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Colorblock Quilts

I love quilts, but it is rare to see something that goes beyond the fabric-store-floral look. When I found these quilts by Kim Eichler-Messmer, I was amazed at the way she uses dyes and shibori techniques to create these amazing patterns and colors. The gradients are inspired by paint chips, and she pulls off the designs beautifully. I think it's the simplicity that makes them stand out from other quilts, although you can tell that this kind of simplicity...

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Cherry Blossom Season

The cherry blossoms are blooming in DC, and the crowds of tourists are everywhere. I didn't venture down to the tidal basin to be squished in with the thousands of other people having a serene moment looking at the blossoms, but the trees in my neighborhood are just as spectacular, so I did a little local tourism instead.There are lots of exciting projects happening around here that I can't wait to share, so look out for some exciting announcements...

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Gaithersburg this Weekend!

This weekend I will be heading out to Gaithersburg, MD for another Sugarloaf Craft Festival. I had an amazing time in Gaithersburg in November, and if this weekend is half as busy as that, I'll be very happy. The regular entrance fee is $10, but if you would like a free ticket to visit all the amazing food and craft vendors, I will be giving away five free tickets! Just send an email to katharinegwatson [at] gmail [dot] com with your mailing address,...

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