Most crafty people have heard the news by now that ReadyMade is no more. The magazine, brand, and blog are kaput as of Thursday afternoon, which was a big, sad surprise to me (although obviously I am aware that print media is generally in trouble). My main feelings include what a bummer, well, nothing lasts forever, and what now?
I've gotten used to writing about crafts almost every day for the past year and a half, and I don't want to stop now. It's been fantastic, and going back through my posts this afternoon to archive them for a future portfolio, I can say that I'm really proud of the work I've done (if you know me at all, admissions of pride are few and far between).
So for now, I plan to continue writing about crafts and the other things I find wonderful and compelling on the internets. I'll just be doing it here. I hate change, but sometimes it can be a catalyst for some good ol' fashioned forward motion. Here goes!
5 comments:
Thank YOU for being such an awesome lady and blogger, and especially for sharing two of my projects. I'm super sad to see ReadyMade go - I remember picking up their first issue and feeling like I could be a crafty adult, too...that it wasn't just relegated to Girl Scout projects I did with my friends and my mom when I was a kid. I hope that this space serves you well, and you can bet your rich-hearty-hot-dishes-in-summer I'll be reading! <3
I'm also sad to see Readymade go...But I look forward to seeing your ideas here!
Thanks, peeps! One of the best things about my RM time was using it as an excuse to meet awesome people. :)
Also, I remember doing the pillowcase skirt project from the first issue in my HUGE Portland basement (those were the days!) and feeling so excited about my weird, lumpy, see-through skirt. :)
I was so surprised when I heard the news, it's so sad! I'm glad I've found your personal blog though because I can follow along here. Thanks so much for sharing necklace :)
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