Kernersville, N.C. (ContentDesk) August 12, 2005 -- Three new crochet books hit the shelves last month from designer Maggie Weldon.
Hand crafted accessories have been among the most popular projects in the needlework world this past year.
Weldon has taken her best fashion accessory designs and published them under the titles, "Ponchos," "Purses" and "Scarves."
Weldon has mixed texture, color and style to craft smart and fashionable accessories to the modern wardrobe.
There is a little something for every crocheter in these pattern collections, with projects for beginners as well as experts.
Weldon enjoys blending new novelty yarns with traditional standbys, making projects that both the traditional and the chic crocheter can enjoy.Weldon's goal has always been to publish easy-to-follow patterns, using yarn readily available in most craft and hobby stores.
These new publications are no exception.
With color pictures, diagrams and special stitch instructions, Weldon goes out her way to make her patterns readable and easy to follow.In a 2004 consumer study, the Craft Yarn Council of America estimated that 21% of American women know how to crochet.
They also determined that two-thirds of yarn projects made by women in the United States in 2004 were crocheted.
The art of crochet is continuing to grow in the U.S., and it is showing no signs of stopping.
To preview these leaflets or to pre-order your own copies, visit www.MaggiesCrochet.com or call 1-888-454-2101.
Maggie Weldon is recognized as one of the leading designers in the world of crochet.
Since 1981 she has designed afghans and home d?cor projects for publishers and yarn companies.
Designs expressive of her diverse talent and style have been featured in numerous leaflets, magazines, books and on T.V. She is founder of Maggie's Crochet, which makes and markets leaflets and kits based on her distinctive designs.
MaggiesCrochet.com carries over 5,000 crochet patterns and supplies and is the largest crochet site on the web. Maggie's Crochet now operates a storefront Kernersville, North Carolina, where they sell an extensive collection of crochet kits, patterns, books and other supplies.Contact: Maggie Weldon705 Graves StreetKernersville, NC 27284Phone: 336.922.0054Email: e-mail protected from spam botswww.maggiescrochet.com.
Designer Handbags are all the rage
Without a doubt, designer handbags are all the rage!
Women seem to collect them the way young boys collect comic books.
Without a doubt, there is a handbag to suit your many styles and moods, from sophisticated and chic to adventurous and playful.
Designer handbags all have unique traits that distinguish one brand from another.
Designers purposely create unique symbols or details to accentuate the differences between themselves and other designers.
Louis Vuitton is one of the most popular and best-selling handbag designers.
These bags are known for the high standards of quality and state-of-the-art craftsmanship put into each and every design.
Elegant, but astonishingly innovative, Louis Vuitton guarantees perfection in his multitude of high quality products.
Uniquely branded with a patterned design, Louis Vuitton handbags tower above the competition.
Chanel handbags are well known for their clean...
New Auction Site Offers Up and Coming Artists and Artisans a Better Way to Reach Buyers
(ContentDesk) December 5, 2005 -- It may seem like you can buy and sell just about anything through the online auction giants, but when a friend asked Cincinnati native and successful online auction seller Bob Schroeder for some help in marketing her beautiful handmade knit purses online, Schroeder was dismayed to discover that the big online auction houses were not necessarily the best places to showcase one of a kind creations.Whether its a painting, a hand made bag, or a piece of jewelry, these custom works of art need to be showcased against colors that dont overwhelm the artwork, and they really shouldnt be competing with every widget under the sun for the buyers attention, explained Schroeder. But even more important is that an artist sells best when they can display their work grouped together, in an online store or gallery, in addition to the individual listings. Unfortunately, every major auction site we looked at was just too expensive for a starting artist or crafter...
New Auction Site Offers Up and Coming Artists and Artisans a Better Way to Reach Buyers
Unique Leather Apparel To Be Introduced at Local Trunk Show
(ContentDesk) February 25, 2004--Gilded Lily Leathers is proud to introduce its new line of leather apparel and accessories at its premiere trunk show on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 at E.Couturi?re's showroom at 201 South Third Street in Geneva. On Friday evening, invited customers and guests can sip martinis and enjoy hors d'oeuvres as they view unique leather sportswear and accessories from Geneva's own Gilded Lily Leathers. They might select fabric pieces from E.Couturi?re custom apparel selection to coordinate a complete wardrobe, an ensemble, or may simply choose an accent piece that can serve as the focal point of her wardrobe for years to come.Throughout the day on Saturday, the public is welcome to enjoy this unique line which is exclusive to E.Couturi?re. In addition to informal modeling of the leather wear, there will be a range of styles and sizes on hand for customers to try on to ensure a perfect fit. Admission is free.Gilded Lily's 2004 collection of leather...
Unique Leather Apparel To Be Introduced at Local Trunk Show
Fashion Trends Spring 2005
The spring 2005 fashion trends show clothing and accessories that are very feminine and full of color, style and patterns.
What are the experts forecasting for spring?Fabric ? Romance is in the air. The fabrics this season will be more feminine and light. We will see a lot of soft flowing fabrics such as chiffon and silk. A new trend this season is the big bold prints in wild designs.
No longer dubbed the tacky, the big animal and floral prints will dominate the scene.Handbags ? Handbags are once again going to be designed for use. Bigger is definitely better! Purses will be oversized and versatile, held in the hand or slung over the shoulder. A bag has to hold all of the day's necessities.Color ? White will be all around us for spring and there will be no avoiding it. The color scene seems to be all over the color pallet. Think citrus; alive, vibrant colors of oranges, limes and lemons will be everywhere.
Corals, various shades of pink, blues, aqua, taupe and...
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Celebrate Discount Designer Purses eFashionHouse.com Named 'Best of the Web' PEOPLE Magazine Plus 10% Off Shopping Spree
Santa Monica, CA (ContentDesk) August 15, 2006 -- eFashionhouse.com has been renowned by fashionistas worldwide as an online leader in providing designer handbags and accessories at a discount for over 10 years.
Now, PEOPLE magazine is recognizing eFashionhouse.com as "Best of the Web" in its Fall 2006 special edition of StyleWatch which hit the newsstands August 4, 2006. People StyleWatch page 40, Best of the Web, Clip & Click -- save page 40 for future reference.
Big isn't only fashionable it's very handy for those summer trips.You can pack your water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and what ever else you need to drag along in the warmer months.
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