This post was guest written by Marlo M. of I Make Cute Stuff.

After the whirlwind of day one, we settled in and got our learning on with some amazing classes on days two and three of the conference. Some personal favorites include: read more

Day one of the Craftcation conference started off with a surprise meeting of one of my favorite Internet friends, Danielle from Etsy. Marlo and I were walking from The Art Barn to the Crowne Plaza (the hotel where the conference is taking place) and suddenly Danielle appeared in the doorway of a restaurant called The Vagabond. It's a magical place with astro turf and eggs. read more

As I prepare to attend Craftcation in Ventura, CA later this month, I thought it would be interesting to interview a few of the speakers. Today we are talking with Christine Haynes - sewing instructor, crafting journalist and author of Chic & Simple Sewing, Haynes has been published in The New York Times, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly and Daily Candy, and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and on Martha Stewart Radio. read more

This guest post was written by Sara Duggan from Mom with a Hook.

Sacramento is such a big place with its various suburbs that sometimes you may not know about the little secret crafty spots that exist. Not too far from Sacramento is a fairly new Crafting Lounge and Learning Center in the heart of Old Fair Oaks Village called Craftology. read more