Craft Radio Review

Rusty Barn Event Producer

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

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.

Terri O announces her New Radio Show

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

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!

Becky Hansen – Sewing for Beginners

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

The spokesperson for Singer Co., Becky discusses tips for beginning sewers and the wonderful series of books she has authored for Singer Co. She was joined by Ron Martin of sewingmachinesplus.com in San Marcos, CA, an old friend of Becky’s. Together they discussed the new Singer Curvy machine, and also the well-known brands Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff.

American Needlepoint Guild (ANG)

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

Margie Thornberg from the San Diego Chapter talked about the mission of the guild which is keeping hand needlework alive, and discussed how hand crafts are an art form. Joe from bedazzlediamond.com, the home of Russian-made "Diamond Illusions" talked about an inexpensive alternative to using mined diamonds for crafting.

Fabric Dyes

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

Carole Glowacki of ALL DYED UP discussed the process of hand-dying fabrics and the rich colors that come from the process. Carole explained how they use only 100% cotton fabric and Procion Dyes which allow the beautiful color variations.

Quilting Accessories

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

Diana Hedrick of QUILT CRAFTS stopped by to discuss the amazing products she offers to quilters directly from her website.

Quilt Classes

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

Stephanie Prescott discussed the tools necessary for quilting. Her Pasadena shop carries the tools and accessories that all quilters use to create beautiful quilts. She also discussed the ongoing classes available to beginners and experienced quilters at her shop.

Iron-on Jewels and Embellishments

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:15 PST

Cindy Hansen, owner of Sue’s Sparklers, is Glamour and Glitz personified. Dressed in a gorgeous denim outfit adorned from jacket to jeans with sparkling “jewels”, Cindy discussed the store located in Escondido, California, and the sparklers available on her website. She explained the process of applying the jewels to clothing, bags, hats and other accessories as well.

National Craft Month with Terri O

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:00:15 PST

Terri O, the official spokesperson of the Craft and Hobby Association, (CHA), the Queen of Crafts and author of Terri O's Easy Embellishing, stops by to help us celebrate National Craft month.

Hawaiian Quilts with Stacy Michell

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:15 PST

Aloha Y'all! World Class Quilter Stacy Michell, author, designer and entrepreneur who hails from Atlanta, speaks with Lee and Sandy about her own line of hand-dyed fabrics, Hawaiian quilts and her recent trips to Japan.

Stacy Michell on Marti Michell

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:15 PST

Stacy Michell continues her conversation with Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville. She talks about her famous Mom, Marti and the projects they work on together.

Foundation Piecing with Linda Causee

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:15 PST

Linda Causee, an expert in the art of Foundation Piecing and one of the most recognized names in quilting today, converses with Sandy and Lee about the intricacies of Foundation Piecing and how it’s done.

Jan Krentz - Teaching Beginners Quilting

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:15 PST

Jan Krentz, author and teacher, named Teacher of the Year by The Professional Quilter Magazine, speaks with Lee and Sandy about her career and her teaching techniques.

01 Introduction to CHA - Jane Anne Davis

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

GUEST: Jane Anne Davis, secretary, CHA board; and President of bagworks

http://www.craftandhobby.org

The craft & hobby association (CHA) is a not-for-profit organization consisting of 5,700 member companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution and retail sales of products in the $30 billion craft and hobby industry. Jane Anne Davis, a successful entrepreneur and craft lover, speaks with Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville about the theme of the CHA Winter Convention and Trade Show 2008, the benefits of crafting, and her own business, bagworks at: Http://www.bagworks.com

02 Chatting Up The Craft Queen - Terri Ouellette

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

Guest: Terri Ouellette, national spokesperson for CHA

Terri “O” a.k.a. “The Craft Queen,” an exhilarating woman, chats with Lee and Sandy about the show theme of “fashion crafting,” some trends in the industry, “indie crafting,” and more. Terri’s online TV show “On The Go with Terri O” was mentioned as well as her website:

03 Crochet! Today! - Brett Bara

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

Guest: Brett Bara, editor in chief, Crochet Today

Brett, a lovely and exuberant member of the craft industry, spoke with Lee Mirabal and Sandy Scoville about the look and feel of the magazine and the trends in crochet for 2008. They chatted about Brett’s new project, which is being the host of Knit and Crochet Today, the PBS TV show. She mentions the upcoming “Knit Out at the Mall of America, where the public can come to meet editors, authors and experts in knitting and crochet.

04 Quilting Trends - Shelley Santa

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

GUEST: Shelley Santa, Sales Manager with Martingale Company and That Patchwork Place.

Shelly is a savvy and interesting woman. She chatted with Lee and Sandy regarding the state of the craft publishing business, new trends in the quilting arena and the yarn craft category. Shelley explained how “That Patchwork Place” and Martingale Company are related as well as the newest age demographics of the craft user and how Martingale Company is branching out a bit to go outside of the book publishing genre.

05 Journaling Through the Craft Industry - Mike Hartnett

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

Guest: Mike Hartnett, Publisher, Creative Leisure News, and a member of the CHA board.

Mike is one of the most respected sources for news and information in the craft and hobby world. An interesting gentleman, Mike discusses the craft and hobby industry sales, past and present, and some of the trends for 2008. Mike was kind enough to chat with Lee and Sandy about his journey to becoming a craft industry journalist.

06 Learning from a Legend - Rita Weiss

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

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

07 Getting into Glass Etching - Terrence Picone

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

Guest: Terrence Picone, co-owner of Armour Products

Terrence is the co-owner of Armour products, a line of exclusive glass etching craft items, and author of “creative glass etching.” Lee and sandy found his product line fascinating. The trio discussed the fact that Terrance is not only an entrepreneur; he is also an inventor and has designed accessories for his products.

08 All About Yarn - David Blumenthal

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:15 PST

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.