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October 4, 2007

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L'Tanya Durante, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Marie Stroughter, Managing Editor

 

 


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What's New?
The early birds...got free shipping and one got a free DVD!
Congratulations to Karen Terry, who pre-ordered the print issue and won a copy of the DVD Craft In America.

You can still pre-order the holiday print issue.  Hurry! Quantities are limited (really).

 


And...
Remember we've been officially nominated at BlackWebAwards.com and would greatly appreciate your vote.  You can vote for us in two categories:  Best Lifestyle & Entertainment E-Zine (Entertainment section) and Best Site for Crafts, Decor & Creative Living (Business section) until October 19!


Featured Blog --
Make It
Make It is so much more than a blog about building a crafting business.  It is inspirational, educational, and full of resources for any crafter.  Make this blog one of your must-reads.  And, be sure to read Riffe's column, Making it Work in Black Purl Magazine.
Read more >>>.

 


Book Nook -- The Personality Code
Whether you're a casual, weekend knitter or you're driven to make fiber arts a full-time career, this book might help you to sort out what would really work for you.

Read the review of The Personality Code here >>.


 

 

Poll
Q: What interrupts your crafting "flow" the most?
Participate in our readers' poll and see where you rank with other readers. Suggest a poll in our forum.


In the Black Purl Community
This month, we're challenging you to come up with unique ways to embellish your work.  From the junk drawer to the hardware store, use items to creatively enhance your designs.  Let's talk about it in the forum.
 


What's Next?
The Fall issue of Black Purl Magazine will be available online on Monday, October 8, featuring an interview with freeform crochet artist Prudence Mapstone.


Reader spotlight -- comic -- ethnic technique of the month?  What would you like to see in the newsletter?  Please email us your suggestions.
 


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