[Nfb-krafters-korner] {Disarmed} FW: A Highly Fashionable Craftsy Newsletter: New Class, Projects, TNNA Wrap-Up & More!

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Newsletter: New Class, Projects, TNNA Wrap-Up & More!


> Thought some of you might be interested in this newsletter.
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> Neva Fairchild
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> From: Craftsy [mailto:editor at craftsy.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 5:01 AM
> To: nevafairchild at verizon.net
> Subject: A Highly Fashionable Craftsy Newsletter: New Class, Projects, 
> TNNA
> Wrap-Up & More!
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> January 29, 2012
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> Introduction from the Editor:
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> Feel the Excitement!
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> 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.
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> That's just a sampling of all that awaits you. So get excited, dig in, and
> enjoy!
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> Happy crafting; happy reading,
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> Front Page Story: Craftsy Patterns
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> Craftsy Shows Its Love,
> Support for Indie Designers
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> If you've been to the Craftsy website recently (and of course you have!),
> you may have noticed a whole new item in the menu that runs along the top:
> Patterns <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/a/> . We're
> 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.
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> Remember it's completely free to list, and completely free to sell! At
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> instructs a brand new online Craftsy class: The
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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.
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> 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.
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> 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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> Craftsy  <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/w/> Goes To
> 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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> Click  <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/yd/> here to read
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> Project Spotlight:
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> Stylish Handiwork
> from Craftsy Members
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> In honor of our new class The
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> thought we'd highlight some very fashionable projects.
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> 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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> <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jj/> Craftsy Project
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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
> <http://craftsy.cmail4.com/t/j/l/cujbk/irtttuil/jd/> a comment over on the
> 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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