NOVEMBER 2011 - CRAFT BOOK RELEASE - 200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter's Directory

NEW RELEASED!

200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter's Directory [Paperback] by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Publication Date: November, 2011

The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you’ll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you’re a beginner or experienced knitter.

By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you’ll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects.

Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.

* Available at Kinokuniya at RM 92.20

Where to buy : Amazon.com

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NOVEMBER 2011 - CRAFT BOOK RELEASE - Traditions from Elm Creek Quilts: 13 Quilts Projects to Piece and Applique

New Release!

Traditions from Elm Creek Quilts: 13 Quilts Projects to Piece and Applique [Paperback] by Chiaverin.

Publication Date: November 16, 2011

"Fans of Jennifer Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilts series can now stitch up the quilts inspired by her last six novels. The best-selling author shares her inspiration for each of the quilts featured in The Winding Ways Quilt, The Quilter's Kitchen, The Lost Quilter, A Quilter's Holiday, The Aloha Quilt, The Union Quilters, and The Wedding Quilt. Create a bit of Elm Creek for your home!"

* But yet to arrived in Malaysia. But you can purchase online.

Where to buy : Amazon.com

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26TH NOVEMBER 2011 - THE BLOOM BAZAAR

Photo from
Sarawaks-Online-Entrepreneurs

Good news for the peeps in the East of Malaysia!

The Bloom Bazaar
Date: 26th November 2011
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Venue:
Main Hall (Ground Floor)
Koperasi Hijau Building
209 Lorong Setia Raja 12A, Stutong Indah

Click link for MAP

FEATURING : MASTURA OF WHIMSICALNQUIRKY

Despite of  my craft work, getting inspired by someone else craft work is also important for me. Believe me, we prone to get New ideas and to improvise on our own craft work by the experience and JUST seeing.

This week, I've selected a friendly person with a sweet smile and had a GREAT experience with Wire Jewelry Maker and also a Tutor, Miss Mastura of Whimsicalnquirky to be featured in Craftzmaniac.blogspot.com. I'm impressed with Mastura's FINE and ELEGANT craft work and many has seen her handmade and truly impressed with her craft work.

Q1. Tell us about yourself
A . Born in PJ (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia), i now reside in Ampang.Graduated in Business Admin (transport/logistics major) from UITM, Shah Alam. Worked as a PA before quitting to become full time homemaker (to 3 kids and pets) and crafter. I dwell in various arts and crafts like papercraft, needlecraft and even painting before finally found my true calling, wire jewelry craft. Seriously ventured into wire jewelry making in April 2009. I now work from home concentrating on my online business and conduct wire jewelry workshops in between.

Q2. How did you 1st learn your wire jewellery?
A : I started on my own without any books and guidance, just instinct (As i grow older, i realised that i am different in some ways from others and having a special child i asked myself sometimes, am i different too? perhaps that's why i can see this craft as a natural thing for me to develop and do). anyway, as i progressed further and deeper into this subject, i get more and more fascinated and that is when i studied further and do research through the internet, books and magazines. i became obsessed and everyday i would be working more than 10 hours perfecting my skills. So for example if you ask me how i can make good jump rings, my answer would be, " working on 10 spools just making jump rings would be a contributing factor"
common phrase is PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, but i never believe in perfection. So i would say, practice makes it better and better.

Q3. What make you decide to start an online shop?
A : few reasons:
1. Timing is right. my children are pretty much independent already and i suddenly myself with extra time.
2. With all the practice and obsession making wire jewelry, i am landed with lots of pieces.I figured, If i can sell them it wud be great coz then i can invest more money into my passion to buy more materials and more books! that is why i tell everyone, it doesnt make me rich but i sure love every moment of crafting that this business gives me.

Q4. What makes you pursue into conducting your 1st Class?
A :Requests to learn the craft. I wasnt sure about it at first but gained confidence by giving out free lessons and my first "student" is another well known successful crafter from MOLECULE, Soo mei :))
From that on, its moving forward for me all the way and from the workshops i developed workshop tutorials and from there i started to sell wire jewelry making tutorials worldwide.

Q5. What would you like to tell/ share the other crafters out there?
A : I want to share so many things! all you have to do is ask me....lol
ok la....i want to share this:
1. crafting is first and foremost should be enjoyed and not stressed about.
2. If the result of crafting is not as what you expected it to be, please look beyond it. what works for me, may not work for you (methods and technique) so PLEASE improvise.
3. Online business wise, NEVER GIVE UP. take everything in stride, the gud the bad and the ugly and turn it to your advantage. Dont cry over spilled milk ya. Just take tissue, cloth anything and wipe it clean and pour yourself another glass of milk

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Yerp, "Dont cry over spilled milk ya. Just take tissue, cloth anything and wipe it clean and pour yourself another glass of milk". Thank you Mastura for sharing with us. Despite of the sharing, Mastura would like to share her TUTORIAL to all craftzmaniac readers.

THE MAKING OF "ONE & ONLY RING TUTORIAL

BY MASTURA THE OWNER OF WHIMSICALNQUIRKY

How to make? Click here.

You can visit her website : http://www.whimsicalnquirky.com/

If you are a blogger : http://whimsicalnquirkytutorial.blogspot.com
You can also check her out at ETSY : http://www.etsy.com/shop/rimaumanja?ref=em

26TH NOVEMBER 2011 - SEWING WORKSHOP (HEXAGON VINTAGE CLASSIC BAG)

Hexagon Vintage Classic Bag

Basic sewing machine skill required.
Sewing machine provided at workshop.
If you have your own handcarry sewing machine, you can bring too.
Material provided will be different from picture.

Date : 26th November 2011
Time : 12pm-5pm
Fees : RM160 (inclusive of material)
By : Florence Lui
Venue : Fabric Fanatics Shop

Kindly email fabricfanatics@gmail.com for further enquiries.

* Photo taken from Fabric Fanatic's album

20TH NOVEMBER 2011 - SOCK MONKEY MAKING WORKSHOP

Socks Monkey Making Workshop

"Lets make a cute socks. No need sewing machine, just basic hand stitching.Fun, easy and cute.And you can bring the naughty monkey home.''

Date : 20 November 2011
Time : 3-7pm
Price : RM80 [inclusive of material]
Venue : FABRIC FANATIC SHOP

Please email fabricfanatics@gmail.com for further enquiries.

* Photo taken from Fabric Fanatic's Album

20TH NOVEMBER 2011 - BASIC FELT MAKING CLASS

Photo taken from ChomelCraft

Felt Craft Class by ChomelCraft and SekociNorlie - Craft and Paint with Heart for only RM20, normal price at RM100 (4th Teaching Module) Community College, Shah Alam on 19th and 20th November, 2011 (Saturday and Sunday 9-5pm). Limited to 40 participants (16 years old above) only. Materials are FREE (except tshirt).Kindly email to jijah@chomelcraft.com for registration.

27TH NOVEMBER 2011 - SEWING WORKSHOP (SHOULDER BAG)

Fabric Fanatic's Photos

"Pleated Shoulder Bag
Basic sewing machine skill required.
Sewing machine provided at workshop.
If you have your own handcarry sewing machine, you can bring too."

Date : 27 November 2011
Time : 11am-3pm
Fees : RM160 (inclusive of material)
By : Azzah Abdul Kadir
Venue : Fabric Fanatics Shop, Lot RL2-096, Level 2, USJ 19 Mall, Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ19, 47620 Selangor

Please email : fabricfanatics@gmail.com or leave a comment here if you're interested

19TH NOVEMBER 2011 - NATURAL LIP BALM WORKSHOP

Workshop at Fabric Fanatic

"Come and join us for a relaxing session to make nourishing lip balms with the most natural ingredients including beeswax, Shea butter and plant oils.Make your own and take home 5 natural lip balms - perfect as gifts for your other half or friend and yourself. This workshop will also share knowledge on handmade soaps."

Date : 19th November 2011
Time : 3pm-7pm
Fees : RM110 (material included)
By : Lulla Belle
Venue : Fabric Fanatics Shop, Lot RL2-096, Level 2, USJ 19 Mall, Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ19, 47620 Selangor

Please email : fabricfanatics@gmail.com or leave a comment here if you're interested

CRAFTSELLER MAGAZINE

CRAFTSELLER 2nd Issue (October 2011)

Have any of you heard about a craft magazine named "Craftseller".

As a craft passionate person, I occasionally visit bookstore to see what's new and the latest magazine or books that may suit my interest.

Recently, I visited Cziplee at Bangsar with our Craftzmaniac team member and i found a brand new magazine name "CRAFTSELLER" but it's the 2nd Issue (month of October 2011). I bought the magazine and realized that the Magazine is totally COOL.

Indeed, it is a magazine for anyone who wants to make and sell their handmade crafts!

Great magazine and I would love to recommend "Craftseller" magazine to all craft passionate person who shares the same interest like we do.

You may also find them in FACEBOOK : Craftseller

26TH NOVEMBER 2011 - BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP 2.0

Photo taken from Fabric Fanatic page in Facebook

Lets learn Kettle & Coptic Stitching Technique by Evelin Tee of  Angelicquirk Handmade Crafts.
Make your own book, with unique stitching, cover with your favourite fabric. Make your own personalize gifts.

Date : 25/Nov [Friday]
Time : 10am-5pm
Fees : RM250 (material included)
By : Evelin Tee (Angelicquirk Handmade Crafts)
Venue : Fabric Fanatic Shop, RL2-096, Level 2, USJ 19 Mall, Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, 47620 Selangor.

A Flowery Affair - 3-Dimensional Flowers: Cards and Layouts Workshop

The above photo belongs to Sazalina Zakaria 

A Flowery Affair Workshop with our popular Miss Sazalina Zakaria to create 2 cards and 1 layout; each featuring a different type of 3-dimensional paper flower such as the classic rose, cabbage rose and hydrangea.

You'll walkaway with valuable tips and techniques for general card markers and scrapbookers.

Thus, utilization of  punches and die-cut machines to make the 3-dimensional flowers and cards with distressing techniques included.

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED - JUST BRING SCISSORS & GLUE

Location : Scrap N Crop, 37 Jalan SL 2/2, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor Malaysia.
Date       : 20th NOVEMBER 2011 (SUNDAY)
Time       : 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Tea time snacks will be provided)
Cost       : RM 60

Class Level: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Scrapbookers, Paper Crafters and Card Makers

Check out Scrap.n.Crop to find out more.

PU3CRAFT.COM OFFICIAL LAUNCH

By maintaining a tagline "NO RESULTS COMPARABLE OWN HANDS", PU3Craft.com( Formerly known as pu3craft.blogspot.com) has now officially launch their own website.

PU3craft.com supplies acrylic felt (which is quality & trusted by all their customers), craft materials,fabric - cotton, velboa, & wool, buttons, ribbons and Handmade (100% handmade by PU3hands.com)

PU3craft.com owner said "We 100% believe that each individual able to produce creative handmade and would love to share with loved ones. We are ready to help you by supplying the materials for the preparation for you to pour your ideas into creative production &, please allow us to be apart of your sweet memories."

Thus, great privileges given to the customers of PU3craft.com customer who purchases via their website. Such as, providing a cart for easy shopping & you may check your selected item. Clear product categories, product description & clear images. Each customer may register as their members where all your information such as name, address, & previous purchases will be saved for future reference.

Hassle free because their handmade and supplies are ready stocks. Therefore, all orders will be automatically email to you.

PU3Craft.com occassionally hold sale of various products from time to time. They tune with PU3Craft.com because "NO RESULTS COMPARABLE OWN HANDS"

Check out PU3Craft.com now!

NOVEMBER TO 18TH DECEMBER 2011 - FREE WORKSHOP @ NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM

The Arts & Crafts Guild, KL & Selangor (ACG) will be giving craft workshops FREE, limited to 20 participants only!

So come early and register for your class.

Here's the complete schedule :

WEEKDAYS
DATE DAY TIME WORKSHOP
1 Nov TUE 10am-1pm Handmade Stamp on Fabric - Ellie Ng
1 Nov TUE 1pm-4pm Explore Embroidery-Shadow Quilting w Trapping - Siti Aishah Awaludin
2 Nov WED 10am-1pm Silk-screen Printing & Resist - Ellie Ng
2 Nov WED 1pm-4pm Explore Embroidery-Shadow Quilting w Trapping - Siti Aishah Awaludin
3 Nov THU 10am-1pm Mola work (Reverse Applique) - Zaitun Ismail
3 Nov THU 1pm-4pm Quilted Mug Rug - Zarina ZA
8 Nov TUE 10am-1pm Discharge Printing with Bleach - Felicia Loh
8 Nov TUE 1pm-4pm Wire Jewellery - Ribbon Necklace -Yatisalem
9 Nov WED 10am-1pm Discharge Printing with Bleach - Felicia Loh
9 Nov WED 1pm-4pm Wire Jewellery - Spiral Earrings - Yatisalem
10 Nov THU 10am-1pm Mola work (Reverse Applique) - Zaitun Ismail
10 Nov THU 1pm-4pm Quilted Mug Rug - Zarina ZA

WEEKENDS
12 Nov SAT 10am-1pm Wire Jewellery -Swirl Ring - Mastura Mustafa
12 Nov SAT 2pm-5pm Recycled Weaving - Bremen Wong
13 Nov SUN 10am-1pm Shibori (Japanese textile art) - Fatimah Chik
13 Nov SUN 2pm-5pm Wire Jewellery - Romantic Garden Pendant - Mastura Mustafa
19 Nov SAT 10am-1pm In Love with Beading - Flower Ring - Eva Ng
19 Nov SAT 2pm-5pm Shibori (Japanese textile art) - Fatimah Chik
20 Nov SUN 10am-1pm Recycled Weaving - Bremen Wong
20 Nov SUN 2pm-5pm In Love with Beading - Bracelet / Charm - Eva Ng
3 Dec SAT 10am-1pm Smocking with Hand Embroidery - Nirwana
3 Dec SAT 2pm-5pm Recycled Denim -What can u do with a pair of old jeans?- Norlie
4 Dec SUN 10am-1pm Smocking with Hand Embroidery - Nirwana
4 Dec SUN 2pm-5pm Recycled Denim -What can u do with a pair of old jeans? - Norlie
17 Dec SAT 10am-1pm Furoshiki - Japanese Fabric Wrap & Carry all - Crazeepatches
17 Dec SAT 2pm-5pm Handmade Stamp on Fabric - Ellie Ng
18 Dec SUN 10am-1pm Silk-screen Printing and Resist - Ellie Ng
18 Dec SUN 2pm-5pm Furoshiki - Japanese Fabric Wrap & Carry all - Mis Fid

Location: National Textile Museum
ADDRESS : 26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
TEL : 03-2694 3461, 03-2694 3457

Where is National Textile Museum?
Here's the MAP for your reference: -

(A) - NATONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
(P) - PARKING