Craft Radio Review

Chris Butler, Co-owner of Rusty Barn, stopped by to chat with Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville during the Del Mar Quilt Craft and Sewing Festival. His popular Quilt Craft & Sewing Festivals are held throughout the Western United States. Topics discussed were: How to become an exhibitor and the value of workshops and how to take advantage of Make and Takes during the shows.
http://quiltcraftsew.com/

Terri O, host of A Terri O Show, spokesperson for CHA (Craft & Hobby Association), TV personality, author and all round charismatic personality chats with Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville during the Del Mar Quilt Craft and Sewing Festival at Del Mar Fair Grounds in San Diego. Topics: Terri discusses craft ideas for Mother’s Day and Armed Forces Day, and how her family and yours can (and do) support our troops. Terri announces her new weekly show – to debut RIGHT HERE on CRAFT RADIO NETWORK. Coming soon!
http://www.aterrioshow.com

Guest: Rita Weiss of Creative Partners, LLC

Rita is a true legend in the craft industry with a reputation for professionalism and creativity for over 30 years. Rita, Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville discussed the many changes in the industry through the years, in particular how the industry was male oriented in the earlier days. Discussion also focused on her books and her latest endeavor “creative partner’s LLC. Rita’s partner is Jean Leinhauser, another craft industry veteran with a reputation for excellence
Http://www.creativepartnersllc.com

Guest: David Blumenthal - President, Lion Brand and Chairman of the Craft Yarn Council

David is an important and respected person in the craft industry. Lee and sandy picked his brain about the yarn industry and his fascinating company story which begins with his great-grandfather who started the company back in 1878. They chatted about how yarn has evolved, including the newest yarns that are being made with “green” sensibilities. They discussed the Yarn Council of America, of which David is the chairman. Also discussed: the fashion shows he produces during the convention with Vanna White and Adina Klein as hosts.
http://www.lionbrand.com