New tasty pdf's available on etsy

I have some exciting news!!! Since the beginning of this year I've been brainstorming on ways that I can expand this little crochet business of mine into just more than crochet taxidermy heads. Now that I'm officially an Author I figured why stop there?!? Why not just keep on designing more patterns and make them even more accessible to the crochet community. Well, you've seen just some of the examples of my new guys that I'm offering in my kits which will be released along with the unveiling of my re-vamped logo, website and book release party in early September... just in time for the holiday's! I'm super excited and thrilled that everything is all "coming together" nicely. I feel like I've put so much time and effort into creating these designs that I'm really looking forward to enjoying all my hard work. Here's some fun new delicious treats that I have designed and am offering as instant PDF downloads on etsy. I've always loved cute little amigurumi toys and these are super cute and way easy for beginners.

There will be more "sweet treats" to come later on. Be on the lookout for my cute little animal amigurumi kits that are being designed by the lovely Lauren Cooke of Little Skunk Co. They will be available in early September along with he unveiling of my new website and book. 

Shop Nothing but a Pigeon on etsy here.

Pre-order "Crochet Taxidermy" on Amazon here.

2016 maker awards

It's time again for this years Maker Awards.

Paper Cranes by Joshua Davis

It’s Pop Shop America’s annual Maker Awards back for it’s third year of honoring the most talented, unique, and interesting handmade makers of fine products, vintage collectors, and visual artists. You can nominate any maker – they do not have to be from Houston and heck – they do not have to be from Texas. They do have to be from the USA. We are looking for the best of the best and coolest of the cool. Nominations are open from May 3rd to May 15th. Nominees are announced May 16th. Voting is open from May 16th to June 1st. Winners are announced at Pop Shop Houston Summer Festival June 11th & 12th at Silver Street Studios.

Makers Win:
-Inclusion in the Maker Award Winners Blog Post
-An Individual Profile Blog Post about Your Work
-A Trophy
-Potential for a Discounted Space/Exhibitor Fee Reduction
-Handmade Goodies Picked Up at Pop Shop Houston Modern Crafts & Art Festival

Can’t See the Nomination Form Below? Login to Google to Continue.

More Info about Previous Winners and Additional Ways to Win After the Quiz 

Rules:

1. You Must Be Logged into Google to Vote
2. One Vote per Person
3. Need More than One Vote? Share this with Your Friends and Get Them to Vote!
4. Vote based on Personal Preference, Popularity, or Pure Talent. It’s Your Vote!
5. You can’t vote for Pop Shop America or anyone that works for Pop Shop since we host the contest.
6. Nominees are Notified and Announced May 16th
7. Winners are Announced June 11th
8. Winners can Pick Up their Prize Pack + Trophies in Person or Have them Mailed June 14th

My first workshop...

Last month I held my very first crochet 101 workshop ever at the Paper Craft + Pantry. I was both nervous and excited for the day. I had a full class of nine ladies and one gentleman,  two of whom are my close friends that decided to support me and sign up for the class. The hour flew by so quickly and by the time we were deep in to crocheting in the round it was time to start wrapping things up. Each participant got a special little gift at the end of the class as well as all the materials needed to make their set of four coasters. Here's some images that Pei and Allie of The Paper Craft + Pantry captured for me.

If you're interested in learning the basics of crochet and are in the Austin area I'll be offering more classes in the near future. You should check out The Paper + Craft Pantry's website for listings of available classes and dates. There are a bunch of fun workshops that Pei offers hosted by very talented artists. 

xoxo

Taylor