Craft Radio Review

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.
http://www.martingale-pub.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

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.
http://www.shadestextiles.com

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.
http://www.causeequiltdesigns.com

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.
http://www.jankrentz.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

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.
http://www.sewingideas.com