The Crafties: Hall of Fame 2020
Published on 23 October 2020 3 min readThat's a wrap folks! Needles and hooks down, the judging is done and the results are in...
2020 has been a year of ups and downs, but The Crafties has been a source of real joy for everyone involved! We've discovered some truly inspiring makers and been in absolute awe of your talent, choosing this years winners hasn't been easy, but it's time to enter this years Crafties winners into the Hall of Fame!
Winner of Noteworthy Knitting Blog 2020
Louise from Handy Little Me
Louise is a marvel with her knitting needles, she's always whipping up a new project that we can't help but fall in love with! Her blog is jam packed with patterns and tutorials we can't wait to try! This knitter is a true inspiration.
I've been watching Handy Little Me grow over the past year and am so impressed with her knit designs as well as her blog design. - Tamara Kelly from Moogly blog.
Winner of Creative Crochet Blog 2020
Morine from Morine's Shop
Designer, maker, blogger - Morine does it all! Morine's projects are bright, bold and totally beautiful. From cute amigurumi toys, to gorgeous granny square designs, we can't wait to get our hooks into these patterns.
On top of really fun crochet patterns including amigurumi, home decor; and stitch tutorials, it’s really amazing to see this blogger selflessly offer her space for other voices to be heard and learn more about other makers. It’s a really great blend of inclusivity, diversity, and creativity. - Vincent Green-Hite from KnotBad, Creative Crochet Blog winner 2019.
Winner of Motivated Multicraft Blog 2020
Whitney from Whitney Marie Anderson
This multi-craft marvel loves to experiment with fibre arts but dabbles in so many crafty mediums we just can't keep up! Whether it's painting, jewellery making, sculpting or sewing Whitney is your go-to gal!
Whitney's personality really comes across in her blog - Knitwear Designer, Debbie Bliss MBE.
Winner of Stylish Stitching Blog 2020
Dana from Made Every Day
Dana's blog is a riot of colour and contemporary designs that is truly inspiring! We love these stylish stitching projects, from gorgeous garments to essential accessories.
The Made Everyday Blog has something for everyone - lots and lots of projects for all the family and beyond! I really liked the fresh ideas for patterns and how easy it was to access them. The fabrics are beautiful - and for an extra treat, don't miss Dana's recipes! It's a blog with a great layout - accessible and easy to read and follow. - LoveCrafts Superstar, Merion
Winner of Blog Personality of the Year Award 2020
Emilia from Coffee and Crocheting
Read Emilia's #WhyIMake post!
Emilia's love for making and the joy she finds in her craft is evident in every project and learning more about her making journey in her thoughtful submission for Blog Personality is truly inspiring and has us head over heels for this maker.
I loved reading through your entry and can relate to your journey of seeking some medium or outlet to express yourself and let your creativity flow. Sometimes we find our passion in the most unexpected areas! Your work is great and I wish you to continue doing what you love and continue to inspire others. - Blog Personality of the Year winner 2019, Amina
Honourable mentions!
It was a tough call for our judges with so many amazing makers and only 5 awards to give, so we want to give an honourable mention to everyone who was shortlisted for each category too!
Noteworthy Knitting Blog: Little Cotton Rabbits, Wander Stitch and With Wool
Creative Crochet Blog: Loopingly Made and Whistle & Ivy
Motivated Multicraft Blog: Knitting with Chopsticks and Sarah Maker
Stylish Stitching Blog: Sewrendipty and Apple Green Cottage
Blog Personality of the Year: Feeling Nifty and Le Petit Saint Crochet