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Riane Menardi

Riane is a formidable tea-drinker and Internet connoisseur. (She also can't spell 'connoisseur' on the first try.) She is an avid crafter and is currently digging embroidery, crochet and felt projects. When she's not writing or crafting, you can find her practicing yoga or attempting to cook.

Introducing the Goodsmiths affiliate program

Do you have a website, business, or blog that reaches a handmade audience? If so, you can now be part...

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The app has landed! Check out Swipe, powered by Goodsmiths

Three cheers! Our app is here. We’re so excited to announce that Swipe by Goodsmiths is now available for download in the Apple...

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From our friends at Lion Brand: A free afghan pattern

Do you love to knit? This Slip Stitch Afghan from our Lion Brand partners is a nice, cozy project to...

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Giveaway: Score a quilt kit from Windham Fabrics

Want to score this awesome modern quilt kit from Windham Fabrics and the Quilts of Gee’s Bend? We think it’s...

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Introducing Goodsmiths Paid Plans: More Options for your shop

There’s big news from Goodsmiths HQ, (and just in time for our first birthday in April). We’ve been working hard...

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From our friends at Lion Brand: A free Bellini scarf pattern

This Foxy Scarf from our Lion Brand partner uses funky Bellini yarn, which we’re loving for its great texture. The best part...

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My picks: Quiltcon fabrics

Quiltcon was awesome for many reasons, but one was that the FABRICS were amazing. Not only was there inspiration in...

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Goodsmiths staff picks: beer soap and bike shirts

If you love beer and bikes (among other things), check out the Goodsmiths items we’re digging this week. Also —...

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From our friends at Lion Brand: A free baby blanket pattern

Do you know some soon-to-be mothers? This Sunshine Day Baby Throw pattern is a perfect project to give at the...

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Life after our Turnstone furniture makeover

We were lucky enough to be named winners of Turnstone’s Culture@Work in the Heartland contest, where the nice people drove...

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