ABOUT
Brett Bara is a New York-based author, television host, blogger and designer, specializing in crafts, desserts, and DIY decor.
Brett is the author of the book Sewing in a Straight Line and creator of the blog Manhattan Craft Room, as well as host of the Emmy-nominated television series Knit & Crochet Now. She also writes a regular sewing column, Sewing 101, for the popular blog Design Sponge.
The former Editor in Chief of Crochet Today magazine, Brett has over 10 years’ experience in print magazines. She previously worked as a craft editor at Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications, and her writing has appeared in magazines including Marie Claire, Details, Stuff, Men’s Health, Mademoiselle and Prevention. She is the co-author of the cookbook Sweet Serendipity (Rizzoli, 2004).
Brett now works independently as a writer, designer, television personality, spokesperson and consultant in the craft and DIY (do-it-yourself) community. Her client list features major international brands including Coats & Clark, Simplicity Creative Group, Singer, Land’s End and Kraft Foods.
Brett has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, The CBS Early Show, ShopNBC, and numerous local network affiliates. She has been featured as a craft expert on Etsy.com, ABCNews,com, The Associated Press and LifetimeTV.com. In addition, Brett was the spokesperson for the 2010 Land’s End FeelGood Campaign, representing the campaign in the media and helping to connect crafters with a charitable cause.
Contact brett at hello [at] brettbara [dot] com.
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Hi Brett,
My name is Nancy Coriaty and I am the Deputy Town Librarian, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, Ct. I tried your email address hello@brettbara.com but my email was returned. We have had an active knitting and crochet group, here for the last several years. We have about 35 people who have come one time or another. It’s been a wonderful group, and as you know knitting and crocheting, like libraries brings people together who many have never met otherwise. We also host the American Sewing Guild/Fairfield Chapter once a month here. The Knitting Guild meets at another local library once a month. So we are rich in fiber!
I first became acquainted with you on the first season of Knit and Crochet Today and even bought the first season video. We have also purchased your new book for the library.
I am organizing a Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, November 5th and am looking for a keynote speaker. Would you be interested? I’d like someone to speak on patterns, how they are developed and tested, as well as any other anecdotal information. You have so many talents and can speak about so many fiber topics. Many of the people in my knitting group watch your knitting show on our Create TV channel so they are aware who you are. We hope to have demonstrations of weavers, quilting, sewing alterations, spinning, and yarn dying.
I would be thrilled if you would be able to participate.
Please let me know,
Thanks,
Nancy
Nancy Coriaty
Deputy Town Librarian
Fairfield Woods Branch
1147 Fairfield Woods Road
Fairfield, Ct. 06825
203-255-7310
ncoriaty@fplct.org
Dear Brett- I just recently discovered your show on pbs here in Jacksonville Fl. In the 1970′s and 80′s I made handmade leather goods for a living so I can somewhat relate to you although I don’t have a clue about kniting, etc., etc. even though you make it look so easy. But the reason I’m writing you is because I’m baffled to the hilt as to why you don’t have a ring on your finger. To be honest there is not one woman in Hollywood that I’ve ever seen in my lifetime that even remotely looks as good as you do. I am currently a Christian singer/songwriter and would like very much to write a song about you with your permission of course. Thanks and keep up the great work! R. Bailey
Brett, thanks for the wonderful sharing of skills. Your way of putting in a zipper is one of my great moments of 2011!
Thanks for all you do. Just purchased your book SEWING IN A STRAIGHT LINE and watch you on Create TV.
I’m in Manhattan and have checked out your fabric sources in NYC. I’d love to email you about some other fabric/sewing sources I’ve discovered in NYC and online. I’m just getting into sewing which is great because I love fabric and now am figuring out what to do with it. Thanks again.
Hi Brett, Just saw your show this morning for 1st. time and was astounded by your beauty and personality. I pride myself on being able to spot talent and potential stars. I saw tremendous talent and definate star potential. I sincerely believe you can be a star if that is what you want, and indeed you are already on your way with the crafts show. Please keep it coming.
Sincerely,
Vester W. Skiles
Dear Brett, I came across your show,one morning,not long ago,home with a rib injury… Really think you are amazing Lady!
May I please,simply ask if you are by chance,Single!!! ? Would really be nice to know!
If you happen to read this,,,,thanks so mutch for taking the time,as well as your wonderfully Awesome dissposition…
I would so love to know you….
Respectfully; Kristian Tarro