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July 2010

The Art of Knitted Lace

Here is a pattern for a lovely lacy scarf perfect for a cool summer night, from The Art of Knitted Lace.

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Q&A with Alicia Paulson, author of Embroidery Companion

New from Potter Craft’s author of Stitched in Time and the creator of Posie Gets Cozy, comes Alicia Paulson’s Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living. A gorgeous collection of 30 projects including a Berry Border Pillow, Harvest Apron and Monogrammed Quilt, this book is a treasure to behold.

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Finding Inspiration in Nature: Tips for Gathering Creative Ideas

Now’s the perfect time to take note of the summer’s palette and designs—from emerging buds to full-fledged oversized blooms—which can give you ideas for your own fresh and exciting motifs. Here are some tips from designer Susan Cariello, author of Bags in Bloom.
Flowers and plants are a tremendous source of endless inspiration for me, as [...]

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Win a copy of Botanical Drawing in Color

Win a Bounty of Botanical Beauties!
Enter to win a copy of Wendy Hollender’s Botanical Drawing in Color or a box of the Botanical Drawing note cards based on the drawings in the books!
Breathtakingly intricate and precise botanical artwork is featured in this book that features the basic principles of drawing as they apply to the [...]

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TNNA 2010

CrafterNews has finally recovered from an amazing whirlwind weekend at the Summer 2010 TNNA (National NeedleArts Association) trade show. This year the mood was upbeat and positive. We had a great time visiting with authors, meeting new crafty friends, and showing other attendees some of the fabulous books we have coming up. Here’s just a [...]

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