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What's New?
 The
early bird...gets free shipping!
Our first holiday print issue is currently in production. While we
anxiously await its arrival, we'd like to offer you a special early bird
discount.
Pre-order your copy today and receive free shipping!
 And...
We've been officially nominated at
BlackWebAwards.com.
Thanks to all who took the time to nominate us. Now, we'd sure
appreciate your
votes. Vote for us in two categories: Best Lifestyle &
Entertainment E-Zine (Entertainment section) and Best Site for Crafts, Decor
& Creative Living (Business section). Feel free to vote as often as you'd
like until October 19, 2007.
Featured Blog
-- Nikko's Red Scarf Project (encore)
 Yes,
this is an encore feature worth a second read. Nikko, eight-year-old
son of our Managing Editor, was about halfway towards meeting his goal
of collecting 100 scarves for The Red Scarf Project '08 when the project was
scaled back, accepting a maximum of 5 scarves. You can
still send your scarf directly to the
Orphan Foundation of
America. Just mention that Nikko sent you. You'll have to get
busy to meet the October 15th deadline, but you can do it.
Read more >>>.
Book Nook --
The Secret Language of Knitters
A great little read and a fun look into the mind of the knitter. It would
make a great gift for the yarn-obsessed in your life.
Read the review of The Secret Language of Knitters
here
>>>.
Poll
Q: Other than give you pleasure in what you make, what ELSE does
crafting do for you?
Participate in our readers'
poll and see where you rank with other readers. Suggest a
poll in our forum.
In the Black Purl Community
Do people in your life feel like they're
competing with your needles and hooks for your attention? Let's talk
about it in the
forum.
Are you crafty and chatty? If so,
we need your help. Help us build a hustling, bustling forum by
volunteering to be a forum moderator. We're looking for two
enthusiastic, committed, and "talkative" crafters to serve as moderators.
Email for more information.
What's Next?
What swaps or other community activities
would you like to see? We're planning for 2008 and listening to you.
Discuss your ideas in the
forum.
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