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A Weekend in the Life of a Maker by Cal Patch

Now that Cal Patch—crafty teacher and author of Design-It-Yourself Clothes—has moved out of the Big Apple to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a crafty farmer upstate, she visits the city monthly to teach classes, buy fabric, meet with freelance clients, see friends and squeeze in a little cultural inspiration. It’s amazing what she packs into a few short days, and says that she does more now in a weekend than she used to do in a month when she lived there! Read on for a glimpse into a weekend in the life of a maker in the city.

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Sneak Peek: Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts

It may still be chilly where you are, but spring is on the way! As temperatures warm up days get longer, and buds begin to bloom, we all start the annual traditions of spring decorating, organizing, and of course, cleaning. Brightening up your home after the cold winter can be a daunting task, but who better to help than Martha Stewart and her all-new book Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts. The book isn’t available until April, but we’re so excited about it that we wanted to give a sneak peek to CrafterNews readers! Don’t forget to check back in April, when we’ll offer CrafterNews readers an exclusive project download from the book.

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Which Wendy Dress Suits You Best?
Take Our Quiz to Find Your Perfect Style for Spring

Sofia Coppola and Zooey Deschanel, Claire Danes and Amy Poehler: what do these stars have in common? They’re all huge fans of the classic, clean, and contemporary dresses, separates, and graphic tees that make up Wendy Mullin’s clothing and accessories line, Built by Wendy. And that sounds great for Sofia and Zooey, but what about you? Take our little quiz below to find out which of Wendy’s dresses suits you best.

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Guest Post: Inspired Ideas from Compai’s Faith & Justina Blakeney

Umbrellas, shower curtains, neckties, and sweaters are just a few of the unlikely objects that inspired the stylish and eco-friendly purses in the new book, Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by Faith and Justina Blakeney (Potter Craft, November 2009). But these quirky, crafty goddesses, sisters from Berkeley, CA who together founded and run Compai, draw their inspiration from a wide range of sources in art, music, and more, and they dropped by to share some of their most recent inspirations with CrafterNews.

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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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