[Nfb-krafters-korner] {Disarmed} FW: A Highly Fashionable Craftsy Newsletter: New Class, Projects, TNNA Wrap-Up & More!
Neva Fairchild
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Mon Jan 30 02:49:20 UTC 2012
Thought some of you might be interested in this newsletter.
Neva Fairchild
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From: Craftsy [mailto:editor at craftsy.com]
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Subject: A Highly Fashionable Craftsy Newsletter: New Class, Projects, TNNA
Wrap-Up & More!
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January 29, 2012
Introduction from the Editor:
Feel the Excitement!
It's a very exciting time here in the world of Craftsy. I'm excited to share
this latest issue of the newsletter so you can learn all about it. Suffice
it to say, we've got some very exciting news: Craftsy Patterns, an exciting
new class, a recap of our time at the National NeedleArts Association (TNNA)
Trade Show, and more! Of course, these newsletters aren't just about what
we've got to say, but what YOU have got to say, as well. So check out the
Letters to the Editor section to see what's on your fellow Craftsy crafters'
minds.
That's just a sampling of all that awaits you. So get excited, dig in, and
enjoy!
Happy crafting; happy reading,
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Front Page Story: Craftsy Patterns
Craftsy Shows Its Love,
Support for Indie Designers
If you've been to the Craftsy website recently (and of course you have!),
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thrilled to announce that Craftsy is set to become the newest (and best, we
hope) marketplace for crafters to find patterns by indie designers. Unlike
other popular sites, it's free for designers to sell and list their patterns
on Craftsy! We charge no fees, we take no commissions from sales.
Though it's not open for business yet, indie designers can start
<http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/f/> uploading their patterns
now! And trust us when we tell you, we've already had a lot of patterns
uploaded, and they look wonderful!
So if you're an indie designer, come to Craftsy to upload your patterns and
set up your own personal indie designer store! If you're a crafter who's
always after inspiration and interesting patterns, then get ready because,
in a couple short weeks, we'll be officially opening Patterns for the public
to browse and buy! Sign <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/z/>
up now to be notified when the Patterns is live for consumers.
Remember it's completely free to list, and completely free to sell! At
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celebrate its release, we're offering 50% off if you enroll now! This class
will show you how to sew a drop-dead gorgeous dress and fit it flawlessly!
The class comes with a free dress pattern from Vogue, which after you learn
the techniques Susan teaches you, you can adapt into a breezy sleeveless, a
classic winter-weight, or a classic, elegant cocktail dress perfect for any
season.
Susan's class is incredibly fun, and so valuable to anyone who enjoys using
their sewing machine. She'll walk you through the construction of your
muslin, adjusting fit, zippers, hems and even more. Susan will guide you
every step of the way, and at the end of the class you will have one
head-turning dress, and the skills to make others.
Of course, Susan is eager to meet her students and answer all their
questions. Like all of our classes, we guarantee your satisfaction. Once
you're registered, your access is unlimited and never expires---take it when
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>From the Blog:
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Phoenix:
The TNNA Trade Show Wrap-Up!
The Team is back from our first TNNA (The National Needle Arts Convention!)
We had a great time talking to shops, designers, and yarn companies about
Craftsy. The convention was a great way for us to debut several new site
features and to meet our designer members and colleagues. In this blog post
we share images from the convention, including what our booth looked like
and photos of lots of awesome designers who stopped by to say hello!
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Project Spotlight:
Stylish Handiwork
from Craftsy Members
In honor of our new class The
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thought we'd highlight some very fashionable projects.
Queen <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/yk/> of Fall. This
dress by Craftsy member ElevenHandmade is understated, elegant, and even a
little dramatic. It's also completely beautiful!
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Priscilla <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jr/> Vintage
Capelet. This vintage capelet by Craftsy member TheSexyKnitter looks
straight off the runway and straight out of a fairy tale. Make a capelet,
and make a statement!
Dane's <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jy/> Quilt. Have a
look at this very modern, very fashionable quilt finished with 3-D blocks by
Craftsy member coolcats49951.
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Tiki <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/ji/> Tiki Tavi.
Craftsy member oonaballoona made this super stylish dress with help from the
online Craftsy class Sew Retro: Bombshell Dress. Good work, oonaballoona,
you made a dress true to its name!
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On The Horizon:
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
We have a range of exciting new classes and workshops on their way this
month and next. Among them:
* Amigurumi: Woodland Animals
Stacey Trock shows you how easy it is to create the cutest little woodland
creatures. A perfect way to dive into crochet!
* Amigurumi: Design Your Own Monster
Be creative, be cute, and even be a little scary. Master of Amigurumi,
Stacey Trock, shows you how to design and make soft and cuddly monsters.
* (Jean-ius!) Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit
Designer, author, and teacher Kenneth D. King shows you how to recreate your
most flattering fit by using your favorite trousers as a model.
* Scrap Quilting: Waste Not, Want Not
Instructed by teacher, author, and all around quilting authority Pepper
Cory, this class will show you why your stash of fabrics is really a
goldmine!
* Family Scrapbooking:
A Fresh Take with Creating Keepsakes
Honor your family and friends by making an unforgettable scrapbook thanks to
Megan Hoeppner's creative ideas and fun instruction.
* Sew Retro: The Starlet Suit Jacket
Gretchen Hirsch is back with another Craftsy Sew Retro class! This time
she's going to show you how to make a suit jacket to knock 'em dead!
* Entrelac Knit Hats Workshop
Knitters looking to adopt the entrelac method to make gorgeous hats are
going to love this workshop!
* .And of course, a new Craftsy Block of the Month with Amy Gibson
will be posted on February 1!
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Letters to the Editor:
Craftsy Correspondence
Each week, we see more and more letters; keep them coming! In the meantime,
a sampling of this week's letters, including one from a Craftsy member who
needs your help finding yarn!
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Dear Editor,
I am looking for a gold or sungold yarn with a sparkle yarn through it. Any
suggestions? I believe Hobby Lobby has the color but doesn't carry it with
the sparkle. Please help!
Thanks,
D'
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We felt this was the perfect question for all you Craftsy crafters. Can you
help D' find this very particular kind of yarn? If so, please leave
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blog, where we've reposted this question!
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Dear Editor,
I have been a craft Mom for a group of Daisy/Brownie Girl Scouts for over 40
years. Really appreciate so many of the ideas. On my own time I do much
quilting and have collected many empty spools in a small aquarium. Now they
will get used as a Valentine greeting for Project
<http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jh/> Cupid. Thanks for so
many good ideas!
Thanks,
Margaret
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Margaret,
One of the millions of reasons why we love crafting is that it gives us such
great opportunities to be resourceful. This is a perfect example of how you
can use almost anything to make something creative. Thanks for sharing,
thanks for your kind words, and thanks for giving us the chance to look at
your handiwork by creating a project!
My best,
David
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Dear Editor,
I join in with all the others to say that I greatly appreciate your website.
I believe you do an excellent job with all you offer to us. Thank you. I
would like to ask if you ever do macrame? Lately I have seen a lot of
beautiful macrame bracelets with the chunky cording with clip connection
like on backpacks. They were just bracelets or even watch bands. I haven't
seen crafts books teaching this style and wondered if you ever offered this
class or resource?
Thank you for your time,
Danna
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Danna,
Thanks for your question. While we don't currently have one for macrame in
particular, we're always coming out with new classes and workshops. So
perhaps we might in the near future. In the meantime, I searched for
"macrame" in our project section, and I found a number of them. This
<http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jk/> scarf , in particular,
I found interesting not only because of how it looks, but because it comes
with a free pattern! Projects are uploaded all the time, and many times the
project owner will link to the pattern. This can be a great way to get
ideas, inspiration, and instruction!
My best,
David
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