Craft Critique Event Review

There is a great article about the last Chicago Craft Social on Craft Critique today.  Julie Tiu took so many great photos and summed up the event so beautifully.  If you missed our last event or were still on the fence about what this whole Craft Social thing is all about, check out the article and see what you missed.

A special thank you to Craft Critique for being our media sponsor at the last event as well as bringing some of their great reporters and editors to run some of the project tables.

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Survey Winners

Thanks to everyone for coming out to Craft Social! We had a great time on Friday night, despite the weather. We received some great feedback from the exit survey and as promised, we have picked three winners from the responders. Congratulations to Kerry B., Betsy K., and Lauren S. We will email these fabulous ladies their code to receive free entry to the next Craft Social.

We'll be posting pictures and video soon, stay tuned!

Chicago Craft Social Tonight!

Tonight is the big night to come on out and get your craft on!

We have been working super hard to make this event fun and creative for everyone.  There are so many great crafts that you can choose to create tonight with some of the most talented people in this area that I know.  You will love to sit, create and blab with these people about all things craft, Chicago and life.  If you wanted to meet Chicago area crafters, this is the place.  Whether you are coming with a friend or alone by the end of the night, you will surely have more friends than you started with.

And you should see the goodies we have for everyone as well as the multitude of fabulous door prizes in every genre of craft.  People are going to be leaving this event tonight with more than they came with.

We have all of our projects listed in our Project List.
If you have questions or concerns about what to bring tonight, where it is, etc., you can find most answers in our FAQ area.
And if you haven't bought your ticket yet, we have some tickets available for purchase at the door, it's not too late.

Today is a hot and humid, why not move inside, stay cool and craft with us!

Chicago Craft Social

Friday, June 18th

7pm - 10pm

Vineyard Church

2495 Howard Street (behind Jewel)

Evanston, IL 60202

Sponsor Announcement - Fiori Falsi

A special thanks to Jessica Taylor who is generously donating a project table for tomorrow night's big event.  She is the artist behind the bags, purses and accessories of Fiori Falsi which are all handcrafted and many of the fabrics are hand screenprinted.

Join Jessica's table tomorrow night where she will be doing Collograph Printing.  You will learn this unique technique of screenprinting and make your own design.  To participate in this craft, you will need to bring cardboard and something to print on such as paper, fabric, etc.

There are only a few spots left for the Craft Social tomorrow night, so don't wait to buy your ticket!


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Check out some of the Projects that will be available at this event!  Projects List
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Sponsor Announcement - Moda Fabrics

People who know quilting and fabric, know Moda.  United Notions has generously sent an uber cute door prize that will most certainly make someone's day.

A little bit about United Notions...

United Notions, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home is a multi-line fabric, notions and finished product manufacturer and distributor selling to the independent shop owners. We offer a wide range of fabrics, notions, patterns, books, quilting supplies and finished product in our Dallas warehouse. We have been in the quilting and fabric industry since 1975 and are constantly striving to bring you the latest and greatest in both our fabrics and other quilting and home products. Moda currently has independent designers as well as an in-house design staff bringing you some of the hottest new lines of fabrics and home product available in the industry.

Moda has great fabrics, notions, an amazing blog full of projects and even free quilting patterns.  They are certainly a site full of awesomeness.

At the next Craft Social this Friday, June 18th we will also be creating a project inspired by a project seen on the Moda BakeShop Blog.


Fabric Candy Dish
Using scraps of fabric, create a cute candy dish that will be a crowd pleaser (and not just because of the candy inside of it).

You need to bring: Small bowl to use to form


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Project Peek - Hexagon Pillow Front

Learn English paper piecing. A technique often used for quilting, we'll be creating smaller pieces that can be used for applique on a pillow or used as the start of a quilt. If you have particular colors of fabric in mind bring those.

You need to bring:  A larger piece of background fabric if you want to learn how to applique your hexes.



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Project Peek - Decorate Switch Plates

Decorate your own Switch Plate Covers!

Don’t settle for a boring white plastic switch plate cover! Learn how to create your own custom designed switch plate cover to match your room décor. Want to have a funky pattern? Want to put up a magazine collage? Want to do a themed one? Or simply change them for each holiday? No problem! Attendees need only to bring whatever material they want to cover their switch plates with: fabric, wrapping paper, origami paper, magazine pages, or any other light weight paper. It will get a little bit messy with mod podge so be prepared.

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Project Peek - Mokume Madness

Come and join Iris, a representative and artist from Polyform, to create a necklace, pendant and earrings using the very popular polymer clay Mokume Gane technique.  You will be creating fabulous patterns with these luscious colors to create your own unique pattern and design. Even if you have never worked with clay before, you will love this craft and the end results.

Polyform Products will be bringing all the supplies you need to complete this project.

Chicago Craft Social This Friday!

We are so excited that there is only 4 sleeps until we all get together and get our craft on!

Craft Social is such a fun and creative night that is always filled with laughs and new friendships.  If you have never been to one of these events, don't wait any longer... Join the fun!  It is a great night out with friends or come and meet some new friends.  This is the place to meet fellow Chicagoland crafters, people just like YOU!

We have so many great projects planned and wonderfully talented leaders to guide you.  There will be refreshments to keep our energy up and great conversation to keep that smile on our faces.  We also have some great goodie bags for each of you as well as a chance to win some super cool crafty door prizes.

Chicago Craft Social

Friday, June 18th

7pm - 10pm

If you want to attend this event... YAY!  We want you to!
All you need to do is register online to save your spot.

If you want to see the great projects we will be doing, check out our Project List.
Got a question?  Concern?  Check our FAQ page.
Anything else, please email us at craftsocial{at}gmail{dot}com.

Sponsor Announcement - Caravan Beads

Caravan Beads, another great local destination for crafters, is bringing along a great project that will be donated to the residents of the Salvation PROMISE House which is our charity for the next Chicago Craft Social.

A note from Charlene and Dan...
We’re the owners of Caravan Beads of Chicago, a retail bead store on Chicago’s north side. When we opened the store in 1994 it was part of a dream come true for us. Since we’ve opened, our selection of beads has grown significantly. In fact, we grew so much we had to move to a bigger store. Fortunately, it was right across the street. We tripled our retail space and added separate classrooms. Our inventory has grown to include over one million different types of beads, including seed beads, Czech glass, art glass, semi-precious, castings, ethnic, Swarovski crystals, Bali and Thai silver….and the list goes on!
Caravan Beads is NOT a franchise! Each store is independently owned and operated, and each has a different and unique selection of beads. (Our shop carries the complete line of Miyuki Delica beads, over 1000 colors in all, as well as an extensive selection of other Japanese seed beads.) We all have the same philosophy, however…We strive to make Caravan Beads the only place you’d ever want to shop for beads!
Every year we discover tons of new beads that we just can’t live without, every week we find exciting new treasures to add to our selection. And of course, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting thousands of wonderfully talented beaders!
We are expanding the business, and this summer we began Beads To Go, our shop on-line! For those of you who just can’t make it into the store, now you can still get all the pretty beads! But, for those of you who can stop in…..come by and say hello to all the friendly faces. We’re full of great ideas and the staff is extremely knowledgeable.
Thanks again for checking us out. Happy Beading!

There are some great classes at Caravan Beads whether you are a beginner or experienced bead crafter and they even have Bead Therapy Nights.  Need a great party idea for an upcoming birthday, bachelorette party or girls night out?  Caravan Beads can also host that for you with their great party options.

Resin Pendants
At the next event, you can learn how to create a Resin Pendant with hands on experience that will be donated to the residents of the Salvation Army PROMISE House.  Use your crafty talents to brighten someone's day!  To join in on this fun and learn this cool process, you bring NOTHING except your smile.

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Project Peek - Upcycled Mini Scrapbooks

Upcycled Mini Scrapbooks
with Marisa Pawelko for Westcott

Learn to make these adorable Upcycled Mini Scrapbooks using the latest in Westcott cutting edge technology!  You will be using materials usually thrown away or found in your landfill to create this cool little treasures that can be filled with photos, journaling or collected souvenirs from your trip this summer.

You need to bring:  Brown Paper Bags, Old Magazines and Empty Food Boxes



For a list of the available project, please see our Project List.  There are more project details coming in daily, so stay tuned.

Sponsor Announcement - Arcadia Knitting

The great folks over at Arcadia Knitting have volunteered to sponsor one of our wonderful Project Tables at the next Craft Social, June 18th.  We are so lucky to have some of the wonderful local shops attending this event and encourage everyone to support their local crafty retailers.  If you are a fan of all things yarn, this is a store you want to schedule a trip to!

Here's a little bit about Arcadia Knitting...

My sister and I opened the shop for some basic reasons. We weren't seeing the yarn we wanted to buy in other shops. There are too few shops in Chicago. We wanted to share our love of the craft with others. We wanted our own business and what else could we do that would be so fun that we wouldn't mind the twelve hour days?
What we have learned so far is that there are so many wonderful yarns that deserve to be knit and enjoyed. More than we will ever have room for no matter how big the shop. But we are learning to be very careful about price and value. How much per yard and how well does it knit up? Are the colors exciting? Are the patterns well written?
We swatch each yarn as it comes in to see what it looks like and how it knits up. Sometimes we take it home for tests: coffee, wine and olive oil. We admit that we don't loose sweaters because they wear out but because we're messy eaters.
Patterns are another story. So many to choose from and yet it's hard to tell: will this be easy for customers? Where's the mistake? Why does that shoulder seam look so funny? Now we ask yarns reps to give us a sample pattern before we buy so we can sit down and read through it in peace. This goes double for patterns from translation.
We admit that we are fussy and critical. We want good yarns, we want good patterns, we want our customers to be successful knitters. We will work hard to make it easier for you. But it's more than a craft, it's a life and a community. That's what we say about the shop, it's not much of a living but it's a life. So, now that we are on our way please stay with us and see how we grow and change.

Arcadia Knitting has a wide selection of amazing yarns as well as classes and even free knitting patterns and tutorials on their site.

Flip Flop Knit or Crochet Fun!
At the Chicago Craft Social, you will be able to join the Arcadia Knitting Table and either knit or crochet a decorative element and add it to some fun summer flip flops.
To participate all you need to do is be registered to attend this cool event and bring along size 8 or 9 knitting needles and/or a size G crochet hook.

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Sponsor Announcement - Chipotle Restaurant Skokie

While we are all getting our craft on next Friday night, we can re-fuel on some great chips and salsa provided by the Chipotle Restaurant in Skokie. They were generous enough to donate chips and salsa so that we can keep our energy up with all that creativity that will be going on.

A little bit about what makes Chipotle so special...

"Food With Integrity" isn't a marketing slogan. It's not a product line of natural and organic foods. And it's not a corporate initiative that will ever be finished or set aside to make room for other priorities. It's a philosophy that we can always do better in terms of the food we buy. And when we say better, we mean better in every sense of the word- better tasting, coming from better sources, better for the environment, better for the animals, and better for the farmers who raise the animals and grow the produce.


The hallmarks of Food With Integrity include things like unprocessed, seasonal, family-farmed, sustainable, nutritious, naturally raised, added hormone free, organic, and artisanal. And, since embracing this philosophy, it's had tremendous impact on how we run our restaurants and our business. It's led us to serve more naturally raised meat than any other restaurant in the country, to push for more sustainable practices in produce farming, and to work with dairy suppliers to eliminate the use of added hormones from their operations. 


It's even influenced the way we view other aspects of our business, from the materials and systems we use to design and build our restaurants, to our staffing and training programs. 


We like the food we serve today. And, because of our Food With Integrity philosophy, we're confident that we'll like it even more down the road. 

Personally, I am a big fan of the awesome customer service I get at the Skokie location at 5373 North Touhy Avenue as well as their chicken burrito with guac...yum!

There will be other refreshments on hand as well to keep everyone going strong through the night, don't worry.  There are treats and beverages for everyone.
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Project Peek - Quilted Cards

Here's a peek at one of the projects you will have a chance to work on at the next Craft Social, only 7 days away!

Quilted Cards

with Donna Krueger from Stampology Chicago

Donna has a great local stamp store, Stampology Chicago, where they teach a wide variety of stamping classes.  In this mini class she is bringing to the Craft Social, you will use scrap strips of Graphic 45 papers antique style papers to design a quilted background for some unique cards.

These cards will certainly make anyone's day. This is a unique technique even for experienced card makers or beginners and would be a great use for your scrap paper pieces.


In order to complete this project at the Craft Social, all you need to do is register and bring a smile, everything will be provided by Stampology.

For a list of the available project, please see our Project List.  There are more project details coming in daily, so stay tuned.

Sponsor Announcement -Plaid

A gigantic hug to Plaid for sending us a boatload of product to be able to complete so many of the Projects that will be available at the next Craft Social.

Plaid Enterprises inspires both craft hobbyists and professional artists alike with a wide array of industry-leading, award-winning products for creative living. Plaid's core brand of crafting products such as Bucilla, FolkArt, Apple Barrel, Gallery Glass and Mod Podge are known throughout the creative community for their high-quality and versatility. Plaid continues to inspire consumers within the craft world and beyond with new and inventive product offerings in categories like jewelry, surfaces, fashion crafting and more.

In the Beginning ...

In the beginning, Plaid's founder, David A. Cunningham, aimed to "create a diversified yet synergistic company that would provide the most complete, comprehensive programs available to market and sell craft products." The name "Plaid" means "a series of lines that cross to form a pattern."

Plaid products are available everywhere from their own online store to Amazon to your local Walmart.
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Sponsor Announcement - Vogue Fabrics Store

Vogue Fabrics Store has been a great sponsor for the upcoming event by supplying lots of fabric for some of the projects.

Here's a little info about Vogue Fabrics...
Since 1945, Vogue Fabrics has become one of America's largest and best-loved fabric stores. Originally opened by Sy Sussman and Sol Farber as a small fabric shop for dressmakers, Vogue Fabrics orginal store has grown into a department store of fabrics covering half a city block. We also have two other Chicagoland locations, two internationally known swatch catalogs, a wholesale division at our warehouse, and this internet site.


We are now in our third generation of family ownership.


We stock thousands of bolts of silks, woolens, rayons, polyester, cottons, linens, drapery and upholstery, bridal laces, trims, notions, patterns from over thirty independent pattern companies, promotional items, and so much more. On any given day, our stores are crowded with home sewers as well as dressmakers helping their discriminating clients put together the latest designer fashions; costume designers preparing for plays; fashion students coordinating new collections; and groups of sewers chartering buses from all over the midwest making the sojour to Vogue Fabrics to see the latest styles that are not available in their home towns. Brides also travel great distances because they know they will find just what they envision for the wedding of their dreams.

You can visit the store if you are in the Chicagoland area or shop online.
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Projects List for June 18th Craft Social

If you are planning on attending the Craft Social on Friday, June 18th, here are some of the amazing projects that will be available to create that night.  Be sure to check out the details in case there is something you will need to bring in order to complete the project.  We recommend that everyone bring an adhesive with them, just in case.

At the Craft Social, each participant will be allowed to create at least two projects, your choice based on availability.  Just sit at an open table and join in.  If there is not a spot available, try again later in the evening.

There will be over 20 different projects at this event and we will post more here as information becomes available from the project leaders.  


Felt Cupcake Magnets
with Estefania Elias, artE {handmade} 
Sponsored by OhMa Felt
Hand-stitched your own cute magnet made with wool felt and embroidery floss.  Add a magnet to the back and it will be a cute little decoration to any fridge.
You need to bring:  Nothing




Button Madness 
with Alice and Kevin of Pinbackattack
They will show you how to make 1" recycled collage button fronts using pin or magnet backs. There will be a sampling of old books and maps available, but you are welcome to bring any images or graphics you may also want to use!
You need to bring:  Nothing
You can bring:  Your own images






Quilted Cards
with Donna Krueger from Stampology Chicago
You will use scrap strips of Graphic 45 papers to design a quilt background for some unique cards that will make anyone's day.  This is a unique technique even for experienced card makers.
You need to bring:  Nothing

Intro to Copic Markers
with Simone Collins from Craft Critique
If you like to color and really want to get amazing results no matter what kind of crafter you are, these markers will be your next favorite tool.  Come get some hands on experience before you purchase your own.
You need to bring:  Nothing

Hexagon Quilt Pillow Fronts
with Hannah Barbosa
Come and create this cool pillow front with the hexagonal pattern that will spruce up any couch, chair or bed.  This idea, featured on Film in the Fridge blog, is a great use for your fabric scraps.
You need to bring: To be determined


Mokume Madness
with Iris Weiss from Polyform Clay
Create a necklace, pendant and earrings using the very popular polymer clay Mokume Game technique.  Create fabulous patterns with luscious colors.  Even beginners will have success! 
You need to bring:  Nothing

Moda inspired Fabric Candy Dish

sponsored by Vogue Fabrics
Using scraps of fabric, create a cute candy dish that will be a crowd pleaser (and not just because of the candy inside of it).  This project was featured on the Moda Bake Shop Blog.

You need to bring:  Small bowl to use to form

Collograph Prints
with Jessica Taylor Caponigro

This unique technique for printmaking will give you hands on experience for creating your own unique design.  Bring your creativity and eagerness to learn for this amazing process.
You need to bring:  Cardboard and something to print on like paper, fabric, etc.

Decorative Switch Plates
with Siu Martinez
Similar to the ones featured on the Mod Podge Rocks blog, you will get to design your own switch plate cover using paper, fabric, stickers, etc.
You need to bring:  patterned paper, images, fabric, stickers, etc.

Upcycled Paper Craft
with Marisa Pawelko for Westcott
Learn to make these adorable Upcycled Mini Scrapbooks using the latest in Westcott cutting edge technology! You will be using materials usually thrown away or found in your landfill to create this cool little treasures that can be filled with photos, journaling or collected souvenirs from your trip this summer.
You need to bring:  Brown Paper Bags, Old Magazines & Empty Food Boxes


Tissue Paper Votive Candle Holders
Sponsored by Plaid and Xpedx
Turn boring glass candle holders into decorative pieces with tissue paper.  Amazing results with just a little tissue and Mod Podge.
You need to bring:  Nothing

Newspaper seedlings
with Julie Tiu from Craft Critique
Use your old newspapers to create little pots to get your seedlings started before you transfer them to your garden.  You will also make a cute little holder for your new pots.
You need to bring:  Double-sided tape or Adhesive

Flip Flop Knit or Crochet Fun
with Arcadia Knitting
Jazz up those boring 'ol sandals and either knit or crochet a decorative element.  You will be turning bland flip flops into fabulous summer fun flip flops you created yourself.
You need to bring:  size 8 or 9 knitting needles and/or a size G crochet hook.

Resin Pendants
with Caravan Beads and Briolette Beads & More
You can learn how to create a Resin Pendant with hands on experience that will be donated to the residents of the Salvation Army PROMISE House. Use your crafty talents to brighten someone's day! You need to bring:  Nothing


Tshirt Tote Bag
Turn that old Tshirt into a cool tote for a day out or your next trip to the grocery store.  Got a Tshirt that you love but is a little worn or has a spot?  Bring it to create this cute tote.
You need to bring:  a Tshirt

Bounded Journals sponsored by Xpedx
This table is a creative free for all where you can sit, create and chat at your leisure all while making a cute little journal.  You can use paints, paper, stickers, old magazines or your own drawings to make this spiral bound book that can be used as a sketch book, To Do list, travel journal or idea book.
You need to bring:  Nothing

4th of July Banner
Create this cute patriotic banner that would add a special touch to your BBQ on the 4th or your home.  Celebrate your freedoms by crafting this red, white and blue paper bunting.
You need to bring:  Nothing

Painted Glass
Sponsored by Plaid
Turn your plain glassware and vases into something fabulous with these enamel paints from Plaids.  There will be designs to choose from or you can freehand your own design.
You need to bring:  Nothing





Kusuduma Origami Flowers
You will create some beautiful flowers by simply folding paper guided by your project leader.
You need to bring:  Nothing

Fabric Tape
Create your own fabric tape to be used on upcoming projects.

You need to bring:  Nothing

Crayon Embroidery
Use fun images and crayons to make a colorful little image that you will then embroider for an extra dose of cute.

You need to bring:  Nothing

Sponsor Announcement - Xpedx

The wonderful staff at my local Xpedx paper store has been so kind to not only have some of the best customer service in the city but they also supplied us with the goods to make a project to give the Salvation Army PROMISE house residents.

In Chicago, the Xpedx store at 3555 North Kimball has a wide selection of papers including envelopes, chipboard and even small gift boxes that would be great for crafting projects.  You may have one of these great stores near you as well and you can search for them online.  They also have an online store if you are not lucky like me to have one within 10 minutes of my house.

At the Chicago Craft Social, you can create a small journal as an extra project that will be donated to the children who enter the PROMISE house.  Be sure to stop by this table and create one that will certainly be appreciated by it's recipient.
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Sponsor Announcement - Pinbackattack

We have some fabulous, now local, crafters joining us as a project sponsor for the next Chicago Craft Social and we are sure they will be a crowd pleaser!

Pinbackattack owners Alice and Kevin recently moved from Detroit to the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. By day, Alice is a Creative for Apple and Kevin is a video editor. By night, the two make quirky and custom buttons for their site pinbackattack.com.

At Craft Social, they will show you how to make 1" recycled collage button fronts using pin or magnet backs. There will be a sampling of old books and maps available, but you are welcome you to bring any images or graphics you may also want to use!

That's just a sneak peek at one of the great crafts you can participate in at the next Craft Social, June 18th.  If you are on the fence about coming to this awesome event, more information about the projects will be posted tomorrow, June 10th, with more sneak peeks.  Stay Tuned.
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Media Sponsor Announcement - Craft Critique

We are happy to welcome Craft Critique to the next Chicago Craft Social as one of our media sponsors!

Craft Critique features the best in crafting from product reviews to projects to crafty event coverage.  It is all the best in crafting all in one spot.  The reporters of Craft Critique test and review all crafting supplies and tools.  They try before you buy!

Some of the Craft Critique reporters will be on hand at the event June 18th to lead some projects and cover this amazing event for their site.  Come out to meet and chat craft with them!

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Sponsor Announcement - OhMa Felt

A special thanks to OhMa Felt who generously joined our sponsor team and supplied the felt required for one of our great projects you can make at the Chicago Craft Social.

OhMa Felt is an online retailer of hand dyed wool felt and plushies with cheek.  Her plushies are completely hand sewn of custom dyed wool felt, with movable button joints. They are inspired by the toys she played with in Grandmother's attic.   Super cute!

Sneak peeks of the projects you can make at the next Craft Social on June 18th will begin on Thursday, June 9th.  Stay tuned!

Sponsor Announcement - Swap-bot

A big thanks to Rachel Johnson from Swap-bot who has generously donated her time in helping us with our graphic design needs.

If you have never heard of Swap-bot, you have ben missing out!
Do you like sending and receiving snail mail? Do you like writing letters, making crafts, or putting together fun packages? You should try swapping! Swap-bot is a online service that organizes group swaps and a community of creative individuals. Swap-bot takes the hassle out of participating in group swaps by organizing all of the participant information and doing all of the partner assignments. On Swap-bot, you can host swaps, join swaps, and chat with other swappers from all over the world. Give it a try!
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Sponsor Announcement - Schlosser Designs

I am happy to announce today that Schlosser Designs has joined the team is one of the official sponsors for the next Chicago Craft Social, June 18th.

Schlosser Designs is owned and operated by Erin Schlosser, who designs all the stamps and sewing patterns herself.  She offers clean and simple designs in her clear stamps that make them so versatile for a wide variety of crafting projects.  On her blog, Erin and her design team share their wonderful project ideas, free tutorials, sewing patterns as well as tips and techniques.  If you are not a paper crafter and think you have no need for rubber stamps, you will want to check out the Schlosser Designs blog for her great non-paper stamping projects.

In the past, Erin has lead some fabulous project tables at these events but due to a scheduling conflict she will be unable to attend unfortunately but she is sending along something special for our Door Prizes and we couldn't be happier.
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