Reevaluate what you think of handicrafts such as knitting and crocheting

Most people I know still think that handicrafts such as crocheting, knitting, and quilting are things that old ladies do. When I say "crochet" people think of afghans and baby blankets and booties. But there is a renaissance in these arts of our heritage.

Artists are making knitted bowls and quilts that look like abstract paintings. There are art museums dedicated to crafts. One museum displayed a piece that had a knitted American flag hanging by giant knitting needles held by cranes. See http://carolbristoldesigns.com/?page_id=91

In other cities, young punk rockers sit next to grannies to crochet antenna cozies and leave their guerilla art on city streets. I am inspired by the first group to do this. They are called " "Knitta Please.” Though they are based in Houston, they have left their guerilla knitting all over the world including Paris and the Great Wall of China. Check them out at
http://www.knittaplease.com/KNITTA_PLEASE.html