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

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

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.
http://www.needlepoint.org

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.
http://www.alldyedup.com/

Diana Hedrick of QUILT CRAFTS stopped by to discuss the amazing products she offers to quilters directly from her website.
http://www.quiltcrafts.com

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.
http://www.aquiltersdream.com

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.
http://www.suessparklers.com/