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November 2009

Which Ewe Are You?

Join the herd!

According to Clara Parkes, founder of Knitter’s Review, more than 200 distinct sheep breeds exist today, and each type has their own traits and their own stories.

If you’ve ever wondered which ewe YOU are, take our Which Ewe Are You? Quiz and find out!

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A Conversation With Wenlan Chia

In 2002, Wenlan Chia’s Twinkle by Wenlan collection debuted at New York Fashion Week and earned rave reviews. Today, Wenlan’s whimsical designs can be found in boutiques around the world and in the pages of In Style, Marie Claire, and Lucky magazines. In her fourth book, Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe (Potter Craft; September 2009), Wenlan shares the secrets of her sought-after collection, and shows fashionistas how to sew runway-ready designs like the Annie Hall Skirt, the Origami Blouse, and the White Magic Dress.

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Embellished Chaos Earrings

To celebrate his new book, Scott David Plumlee is happy to share a beautiful project from Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections. “Embellished Chaos Earrings”, as Scott calls them, adds color and visual weight to another beautiful design from the book, his “Chaos Earrings”.

• Download Embellished Chaos Earrings from Chain & Bead Jewelry Creative Connections (from Issuu.com)

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Polymer Clay Color Inspirations

Toss traditional color combinations out the window and pick up Polymer Clay Color Inspirations, a new book by renowned polymer clay artists Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio. Through exercises, experiments, questionnaires, projects, and artist spotlights, these vibrant ladies will teach you to use color with confidence.

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