This spring is bustling with crafty activity as our favorite authors travel around the country teaching and meeting their readers in person. Want to know if they’re coming to your area? Check out our guide to events in coming months to find out!
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Posts Tagged ‘fashion’
Where to Find Our Authors This Spring: Classes, Book Signings, and More
Saturday, April 14th, 2012Amy Sedaris on The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Comedian and entertainer Amy Sedaris is no stranger to crafting. In addition to writing her own craft book, Simpler Times, in November 2010, she is also a fan and friend of our own Mary Adams, author of The Party Dress Book. In fact, Amy owns at least nine of Mary’s gorgeous dresses. Check out Amy’s fabulous introduction to The Party Dress Book.
Press Release: Crochet Lace Innovations
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
For many crocheters, it’s all about the options, and Doris demystifies creating a custom garment. With a versatile jacket and skirt template that readers will be using throughout the book, Doris demonstrates how these can be adapted in a variety of ways to fit any style and any size, from XS to 3XL. More than just a book, CROCHET LACE INNOVATIONS is a master class on flattering and form-conscious garment design.
A Conversation With Wenlan Chia
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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.
