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Meet the Maker: Haylee Atkinson
My name is Haylee, but you may know me behind the blog Threaded and my DIY weapons of choice are my sewing machine. I also swear by my serger, and good quality fabric.When I am looking for inspiration I turn to my favorite clothing stores. J Crew, Orla Kiely, Style Milk, and Madewell are a... Read More -
Sunday Playlist: Sarah's Knit Jams
She's one of the coolest knitters we know (and we know A LOT of them), so it makes perfect sense that Sarah from Knit York City would send over a playlist that was equally as cool as both her and her knit creations (seriously, you had us at The Cardigans). So pop it on, grab your... Read More -
Saturday Roundup: Modern Quilts, Knitted Tweets, What We're Making, and More!
We are so ready for spring we can't handle it. The weather in New York has been teasing us this week, so while we continue to switch between our sweaters and our tees, we'll brief you on all the that's been happening around Kollabora HQ and start dreaming up some warm weather... Read More -
Weekend Warriors: Attending the Inaugural QuiltCon in Austin, Texas
Ok wait, before your eyes glaze over with thoughts of your grandmother patching together calico and ditzy floral prints, first know that QuiltCon is put on the the Modern Quilt Guild and they live up to every inch of the term "modern". We were so wowed by the talent on display at this... Read More -
Friday Challenge - Hair Jewelry
Today is officially the first day in March which means spring is most definitely on its way. Get into the swing of warm-weather making with our latest Friday Challenge*! This one is all about the hair: from headbands to hairclips to bows and baubles - get inspired to create a fun, crazy... Read More -
Featured Project: Lady Noble's Copper Pipe Necklace
We love seeing you guys use non-traditional materials in interesting ways, which is why Lady Noble's Copper Pipe Necklace caught our attention right away! Using pre-cut copper pipe from a hardware store, she created 3 unique necklaces to wear along, or layered for a one-of-a-kind... Read More -
Take a One-Day Vacay With Brooklyn Craft Camp!
Brooklyn-based author, maker, and all around DIY powerhouse Brett Bara is hosting what we can only assume will be the most rad way to spend a Saturday when her Brooklyn Craft Camp descends on Greenpoint March 16th. We caught up with Brett to get the full run-down on the concept behind BCC and... Read More -
Trend Spotting: All Sequined Everything
Make it sparkle, make it shine, make it one of a kind! Sequins add instant glamour to just about any project so check out a few of our member favorites, including a couple of easy-to-follow tutorials, and get inspired to seriously glam up your next DIY endeavor!Bracelet Strap by... Read More -
Meet the Maker: Sarah Hurwitz
My name is Sarah Hurwitz , but you may know me as Knit York City and my DIY weapons of choice are yarn, needles, and a camera.When I am looking for inspiration I look to pop culture. Iʼm a bit of a pop culture junkie so I like to draw from patters, textures, and shapes I see around me... Read More -
Sunday Playlist: Brett Bara's Crafting in BK Tunes
A little bit sassy, a little bit sweet - we think Brett's playlist fits her rad DIY aesthetic perfectly. So pop on her favorite Sunday tunes while you're trying her One-Hour Skirt tutorial and kill a little bit of time before tonight's Academy Awards... Read More









