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June 2011

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Watermelon – Polymer Clay Watermelon, that is

You know it’s officially summer when giant green and red watermelons begin appearing at the market. There’s no greater thirst quencher on a sweltering summer day, and no better symbol of the season. So slice open a cool, juicy watermelon, check out our polymer clay watermelon, and have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend!

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Potter Craft Goes to TNNA

Every year we look forward to going to Columbus, Ohio, for the National NeedleArts Association trade show. Once there, we catch up with old friends and see what’s new in the world of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and cross-stitching.

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You’re Invited to Participate in the Apron Dress Contest

365 Days of Sewing and Mary Adams, author of The Party Dress Book, cordially invite you to participate in The Apron Dress Contest!

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Ask the Sewing Experts: The Best Advice for New Sewers

In this latest edition of Ask the Experts!, we’re excited to bring you these exclusive tips from six of our sewing authors.

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An Inside Look: Visit the Home Ec Sewing Studio With the Authors of Flirt Skirts

In 2007, Patti Gilstrap and Seryn Potter—owners of the fabulous Brooklyn boutique FLIRT—opened a large sewing studio they called Home Ec. This playfully decorated and creatively inspiring space is where they design and make clothing, as well as teach beginner and intermediate sewing classes. Take a peek inside their Home Ec space and watch a preview of their brand-new book, Flirt Skirts.

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Lights, Camera, CrafterNoon

What’s your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving? Easter? Around here, CrafterNoon is our favorite!

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Summer Craft Fair Roundup

Whether your summer plans include traveling or enjoying a well-deserved staycation, you’re bound to find a nearby craft fair. Here are some of the biggest craft shows going on this summer.

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