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For those of you that haven’t read about Greg in the newest issue of Cuke & Sew, he’s on a journey from Alaska to Argentina via bicycle. To follow him on his remarkable excursion, you can read his blog here.

The June/July issue of Cuke & Sew is finally here. It’s chock full of fantastic road trip recipes, summer crafts and North Carolina folklore. It’s the perfect addition to your suitcase on your summer vacation. Where can you pick up a glorious copy do you ask? Try these locations I will tell you: Internationalist Books (405 … Continue reading →

unknown via Friends, girlfriends and boyfriends- let’s all make a real effort- it makes the world go around.  New Summer Travel Issue of Cuke & Sew in the works!  Look for it June 1st.  xox-riv

I’m ready to take this Love Lane out of town, pack my bag; Let’s go.  xox-riv Happy Mother’s Day!! images via tumblr

Here at Cuke&Sew we love ampersands.  We’re currently working on some tee-shirt designs so here’s a few inspirations to keep you occupied… buy it buy it see more and… the new issue (blue cover) is in stores now as well as on sale at our etsy page!  buy it now!! xox-riv

ATTENTION TRIANGLE RESIDENTS: This Sunday (April 17th) is the North Carolina Chapter of Annual Walks to End Violence Against Women and Girls of 2011.  It will be held in Durham, and being that it’s for a good cause, any and everyone who’s able to make it should absolutely attend!!! Here’s some more info from the … Continue reading →

For those of you who are already familiar with the magazine you already know that our printer is the local Ink Spot on Main St in Carrboro. The owner Glenanne has been gracious enough to offer to carry our magazine. So if you need some printing to be done and some reading material while you’re … Continue reading →

River here…Celebrating this beautiful day at home manning my moving sale.  Please come and see me and get your self some great deals!  Mention this blog post and get 10% off!! ❤ Check out my other blogs for more mermaid inspirations- I had so many that I had to spread them out! RbO.Resort; TAK.riv; Riverbasin Outfitters. … Continue reading →

Putting together Cuke&Sew every month takes a lot of work. Here are some behind the scenes photos… November/ December 2010 February/March 2011 April/ May 2011 didn’t make the cover happy weekend!  xox-riv ps- stop by the Riverbasin Outfitters Moving Sale Saturday 10-6pm Sunday 8-2pm shop online!

Happy Thursday!  This past Tuesday Night Harper Blynn from Brookyln, NY performed at Kings Barcade in Raleigh, NC.  Wonderful worlds colliding… Our dear friend Su Beyazit of Sucuk, a North Carolina native, just celebrated her 24 birthday and accompanied her boyfriend, Jason Blynn, to Raleigh to visit family and friends.  Much to everyone’s dismay, Blynn, … Continue reading →

Following up on the “Chef Turned Tattoo Artist” article written by Ashley in the first issue, here are some amazing tattoos done by Matt and Evan. Send us an image of your tattoo!  cukeandsew@gmail.com    

We’re gearing up for the Orange County Artisan Market, which is tomorrow, Saturday, 12-5pm at the Nightlight on Rosemary Street.  We here at Cuke&Sew love the Nightlight- we had our first ever release party there.  Now we’re looking forward to more good times. Come by and see us- we’ll be selling zines, food and samples … Continue reading →

This weekend you could have found Ashley and James-Cuke&Sew Editors- and River of Riverbasin Outfitters (also DIY Contributor of Cuke) at the Hand to Hand Craft Market in Greensboro, NC.  In a beautiful apartment above The Green Bean a craft market was a brewing.  See the pictures of some of the other vendors around us! … Continue reading →

And no, this is not some sick twisted April Fool’s joke, this is fo realz ya’ll. Our third issue of Cuke & Sew will be out in stores on April 1st. Issue #3 will be strongly focusing on the issues of earth day and recycling. And with the upcoming gardening season almost in full swing, … Continue reading →

And naw, I aint talking bout stick n pokes.  Matt Crocker has been tattooing the hell out of at least three of us Cuke and Sewers, much to the chagrin of our mothers and nerve endings, and he does some amazing work without the sterile asshole parlor vibe you so often encounter in the world … Continue reading →

Hey all followers, for those of you who are interested, Cuke & Sew issues one and two are now for sale on etsy in our shop. If you have not yet purchased a copy and don’t want to go out and do so, you can now have it delivered to you from the comfort of … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is the biggg day!  Yeah- bite me- I have super plans to help the ladies of Roulette Vintage move out of their beloved store front on Main Street in Carrboro. Since many of you may be scrambling for a last minute gift, you still have time to make Valentine’s!!  I hope all my friends … Continue reading →

Take a good look and eat your heart out. Stumbled across this awhile ago- was reminded of it today.  Key is: remember which way you baked your heart in so when you cut it, it shows up. Get the step by step how to here. enjoy! xox-riv

WOOOO!!! After a lot of bumps in the road, we finally got the second issue back from the printers and they are all bound and ready to be sold. Roulette Vintage (118 1/2 E Main St in Carrboro) is sadly closing, but before they do, they’re having a party and they are being gracious enough to … Continue reading →

Hey all readers, our second issue comes back from the printers tomorrow when we will be spending the day folding and sewing our signature binding. This issue features articles about how to cook for your heart throb on Valentine’s day (and for the morning after), patterns and decorations for the romantic day, how to celebrate … Continue reading →

Hey guys, here is the link to our affiliate magazine sixbyeight, based out of Brooklyn, NC.  I had the honor of attending undergraduate school with the creator Emily Brown who is a very talented graphic designer and photographer.  From the website: This is the beginning of a new chapter. Six by Eight is a new magazine … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2011- Japanese Style The New Year tradition in Japanese is to visit your local temple the night of New Year’s Eve, waiting in line, dressed up, dropping coins into the collection grate, ringing the bell, clapping your hands twice and making a brief prayer.  Then New Year’s day is a family gathering … Continue reading →

While doing research for new topics for the next issue of Cuke & Sew, I came across this recipe for Holiday Four Loko Balls (R.I.P.), enjoy with your holiday dinners dears! http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/12/23/four-loko-holiday-balls-you-are-too-good-a-person-to-make-these/

Once upon a night in Park Slope- all was not quiet and Handley almost bared it all! xox-riv

Found this great project on etsy.com for a Light Bulb Terrarium Project.  If you all remember from the November/December issue, Ashley had written a how-to Terrarium project in the gift idea section.  This is a spin off on that, use found objects to create little green worlds!  Enjoy!  xox-riv

Hey guys, Ashley is going to be away on vacation to Seattle/El Paso and River will be in Brooklyn for the next few weeks. Stay tuned for when we get back because there will be a release for our sister project Fuck & Sew (in conjunction with Bigg Wyrm: http://phatblawg.wordpress.com/) which should be coming out … Continue reading →

Here is the track listing for the other half of the special edition CD’s: 1. Velouria – Pixies 2. Dig for Fire – Pixies 3. Straight Off the D.I.C. – Cannibal Ox 4. The F-Word – Cannibal Ox 5. Our Deal – Best Coast 6. Honey – Best Coast 7. Tin Man – Future Islands … Continue reading →

If you were one of the luck 10 who received a free sampler mix at the release party, here’s the list of River’s songs: 1- Radio  Beyonce- I am…Sasha Fierce 2- Loud Pipes  Ratata- Classics 3- Tall Trees   Lost in the Trees– Time Taunts Me 4- Paper Gangster   Lady Gaga- The Fame 5- Familiar  CJ … Continue reading →

Thank You all who graced us with your presence on Tuesday @ Nightlight for our Premiere Issue Release Party!! In case you didn’t make it, here’s a quick recap: Ashley, her family and I(and my mister) made food; Vegan Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Challah Bread, Spinach Stuff Mushrooms, Cheesy Meatballs, baked bree, and a mix … Continue reading →

Thanks for all of you who made it out to the release show on Tuesday.  And a special thanks to Bermuda Triangles, Tate House and Heather Wilson for supplying an awesome show. You can buy Bermuda Triangles’ new album here: http://www.cnprecords.com/bermudatriangles.htm

On Friday, December 3rd at Roulette Vintage (118 1/2 East Main Street, Carrboro) at 7pm, Riverbasin Outfitters will be holding a Trunk Show of all Fall/Winter 2010 fashions.  Copies of Cuke & Sew will also be available for purchase.  Come meet the editors, the designer (River Takada-Capel) and her photographer (Ashley Weinberger). In addition, there … Continue reading →

For the release party on Tuesday, there is a potential post-band playing dance party featuring Lady DJ Heather Wilson.  Update to follow soon

This Saturday (November 13th) Nightlight club (405 1/2 West Rosemary St, Chapel Hill) will be hosting Carrboro/Chapel Hill’s first ever anarchist bookfair.  Check out the website for details: http://www.carrboroanarchistbookfair.wordpress.com

Cuke & Sew magazine by Ashley Weinberger and River Takada-Capel is having its issue release party at nightlight! Featuring music from Bermuda Triangles (Richmond / ex-Silver Ninjas) / Tate House (1/2 of Caves/Caverns) from Richmond, VA. The first issue has articles featuring guest writers Bigg Wyrm and James Anderson. There will also be food consisting … Continue reading →