Wendi wrote in: I just watched the first episode of the new season of Project Runway – yay! My husband and I decided to play along at home this season and I thought some WhipUp readers might enjoy playing too. If you don’t have the money or the time to make a full outfit every week – especially for some of the fancy event gowns that they make on the show join Project Barbie – Want to play? rules here.
If you enjoyed the book Craft Inc by Mateo Ilasco – or want to get yourself a signed copy or just want to meet the woman and talk business – you can see her at the following events and times. Today - Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 6-9pm Reform School, 4014 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles – bring your business card because we’ll be picking one lucky indie business to win one month of free ad space on Design*Sponge. | FELT CLUB Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 11am-6pm Los Angeles City College, 855 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles | CHRONICLE BOOKS STORE GRAND OPENING Saturday, December 1, 2007 1846 Union Street in San Francisco | CRAFT WITHIN REACH Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 5:30-8:30pm Design Within Reach, 1770 Fourth Street in Berkeley DWR Berkeley has invited over 20 local artists including myself for this holiday event. There will be a raffle, a DJ, snacks, hot cider, Hint Waters, Cellar Door Wines, and Craft magazine on site to spread craft cheer.
If you can get to the Denyse Schmidt sale - looks like it will fantastic – Sample Sale and Exhibition – Bridgeport CT studio Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 12PM to 4PM. A rare chance to view (and purchase!) unique, one-of-a-kind quilts from Denyse’s Denver Series. Arrive early to get the best deals on loads of samples and overstock from our Couture, Works and DS for Sarita Handa collections – up to 80% off regular retail prices. Save on stationery, books, and everything for the DIY-crafter – scraps, yardage, quilt blocks, kits and more. Visit our our what’s new page for directions and additional info. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion Magazine.
