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 ‘Sewing’
Where to Find Our Authors This Spring: Classes, Book Signings, and More
Saturday, April 14th, 2012Fashion Week Giveaway: Win a Copy of Twinkle Sews
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Today marks the first day of Paris Fashion Week and the final stop of the Autumn/Winter 2013 fashion season. To commemorate the beginning of the end, we will be giving away five copies of Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia, the creative visionary behind the Twinkle fashion line.
Press Release: Sewing in a Straight Line by Brett Bara
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Anybody can sew a straight line. And that simple skill opens up a world of projects and possibilities. With the help of crafty expert and television host Brett Bara you’ll learn how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts just by sewing simple straight seams.
Press Release: See What You Love by Tanya Whelan
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Sewing is hotter than ever, with an estimated thirty-nine million American women owning sewing machines. Designer Tanya Whelan is known for blending the romance of the past with a contemporary edge, and her vintage-modern aesthetic has made her fabrics and sewing patterns some of the most admired by sewers and quilters everywhere.
New Year, New Craft. Win a Book to Keep Your Crafty Resolution
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to break out of your comfort zone and try a new craft. We’ve shared some of our authors’ resolutions for 2012. Now CrafterNews wants to know what’s on your list. Since we all know how hard it is to stick to a resolution, we’re giving away five beginner-friendly books to help you on your crafting adventure!
Travel Checkers from Sew What You Love by Tanya Whelan
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. We at CrafterNews have a good old-fashioned solution to passing those long, lazy vacation days: checkers!
Exclusive Free Project from Tanya Whelan of Grand Revival Designs
Sunday, December 18th, 2011 Grand Revival designer Tanya Whelan’s new book Sew What You Love hits bookstore shelves (and online retailers, of course) December 27, 2011, but Tanya is offering an exclusive free project not featured in the book on her website. Check out the details here!
Celebrate The America’s Cup with Racing Stripe Towels from Annie Selke
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
It’s not every day that we at CrafterNews get to mix craft with sport, but alas, we have found the perfect occasion!
Update Your Winter Coat with Tips from Built by Wendy
Friday, November 4th, 2011
No cold weather ensemble is complete without the perfect coat. With these four simple tips from Wendy Mullin, author of Built by Wendy Dresses and Built by Wendy Coats and Jackets, you can transform an old garment into a totally new piece that you’ll wear season after season. After all, as Wendy says, “Since outerwear is the kind of piece you may end up wearing every day, it’s a great billboard for expressing your personality.”
