Crafter's Studio

November 2009's Trusted Source Partner was The Crafter's Studio 

The Crafter’s Studio
504 Front Street
Downtown Santa Cruz
www.thecraftersstudio.com
(831)421-9605

The Crafter's Studio provides a uniquely designed studio and social environment that offers space for artists and crafters of all abilities to carry out their creative vision.

We have workshops in sewing, knitting, ceramics, metals, paper, textiles, candles, soap and beauty. Our qualified instructors will provide you with a creative, stress-free outlet that will inspire and motivate you to reach for your creative potential!

Whether you are just starting out in a craft or have years of experience under your belt, The Crafter's Studio is a place for you to grow in your creativity, skills and understanding of craft and craft making.

Alternacrafts: 20+ Hi-Style Lo-Budget Projects to Make (31)

By Jessica Vitkus

$19.95

ISBN-13: 9781584794561
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Published: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 4/2006

I love that this book really focuses on recycling and material re-use. How awesome is it to re-purpose your old t-shirts into a shaggy dog rug or maybe turn your old jeans into a cool new shoulder bag? Jessica’s book inspires but still leaves room for self-expression. Best part? No experience necessary! —Rebecca, The Crafter’s Studio

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One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit (Paperback)

By Leigh Radford, John Mulligan

$19.95

ISBN-13: 9781584798026
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Published: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 9/2009

For anyone who is a chronic knitting project starter (but not finisher), this is a great book of quick-to-knit projects. The patterns are well written and easy to adapt to different yarns. I especially love the hand warmers. The are so much fun and make great gifts! —Heidi, The Crafter’s Studio

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Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts (Hardcover)

By Joelle Hoverson, Anna Williams

$27.50

ISBN-13: 9781584796343
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Published: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 9/2007

If you enjoy sewing and making handmade gifts, this book is a must have. I have made more projects from this book than any other sewing book I own. I love that the projects go from the simplicity of quilted coasters to more complicated hand made quilts. My next project from this book is going to be the color wheel quilt.  —Heidi, The Crafter’s Studio

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Doodle Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners (Paperback)

By Aimee Ray

$14.95

ISBN-13: 9781600590610
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Published: Lark Crafts, 9/2007

This isn’t your grandma’s embroidery! Decorate lampshades, canvas sneakers, and bags with flying fish, swirls, or maybe appliqué a felted forest creature. Easy to follow instructions for those of us who like to “color outside the lines!” A fresh, modern look using traditional embroidery stitches in ways you never imagined. —Rebecca, The Crafter’s Studio

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Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens (31)

By Lena Corwin, Thayer Allyson Gowdy

$29.95

ISBN-13: 9781584796725
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Published: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 8/2008

We have a lot of printing books, but I love this one the best. The step-by-step instructions for hand printing, stenciling, and screen-printing are super easy to follow. Corwin has included original artwork for each project so that you can achieve the same gorgeous results or give your own spin on them! —Rebecca, The Crafter’s Studio

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