Platinum Sponsors

Etsy

Your place to buy and sell all things handmade

The online marketplace providing a way for people to “Buy, Sell and Live Handmade.”
Etsy is a Platinum Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT
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Learn more about ETSY: www.etsy.com

Lark Crafts

Lark Crafts is a creative publishing group based in the beautiful and artistic mountain town of Asheville, NC. As the craft imprint of Sterling Publishing, Lark produces a multifaceted program of print books, digital initiatives, and new products to serve the evolving craft community. Lark’s print titles range from beginner project books to advanced technique books to best-selling gallery books on topics such as sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, jewelry, ceramics, general crafts, and emerging DIY and lifestyle areas. Recent stand-outs and upcoming big releases include The French-Inspired Home and French-Inspired Jewelry, both with French General; the popular Pretty Little series; Blogging for Bliss; Where Women Create Book of Inspiration; Craft Corps; The Homemade Living Series, debuting with Keeping Chickens and Canning & Preserving; Fabric Remix, and Craft Hope.
Lark is a Platinum Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more about Lark www.larkcrafts.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/home.php#/LarkCrafts
Twitter: @LarkCrafts

Where Women Create

Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women

Whether it is art, food, music, written works, or choreographed dances, extraordinary women know that the process of creating is as important as what ultimately gets created.

WHERE WOMEN CREATE invites you into the creative spaces of the most extraordinary women of our time. Through stunning photography and inspirational stories, each issue of this quarterly magazine will inspire your creative soul.
WHERE WOMEN CREATE is a Platinum Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT

Learn more about WHERE WOMEN CREATE: www.wherewomencreate.com

Gold Sponsors

Inspired at Home

A Creative Community

Inspired at Home is the place where Tiffany Windsor brings her creative friends and family together to share their wonderfully artistic, creative and inspired ideas via radio, LIVE events, videos, blogs and more. As daughter of Aleene Jackson, renowned pioneer of the arts and crafts industry and creator of Aleene’s Tacky Glue, Tiffany has been surrounded by a lifetime of gluing, crafting and creating. Tiffany hosts FaveCrafts Radio which broadcasts live on BlogTalkRadio on Sunday nights at 7 pm Eastern. This lively lifestyle program treats listeners to creative ideas and featured guests and reporters who offer creative tips, project ideas, product reviews and creative lifestyle features.
Inspired At Home is a Gold Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more about Inspired at Home at inspiredathome.com and FaveCrafts Radio at www.favecraftsradio.com

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Moda

United Notions, Moda Fabrics and Moda Home is a multi-line fabric, notions and finished product manufacturer and distributor selling to the independent shop owners. We offer a wide range of fabrics, notions, patterns, books, quilting supplies and finished product in our Dallas warehouse.

We have been in the quilting and fabric industry since 1975 and are constantly striving to bring you the latest and greatest in both our fabrics and other quilting and home products. Moda currently has independent designers as well as an in-house design staff bringing you some of the hottest new lines of fabrics and home product available in the industry.

We are committed to our dealers and retailers, and will not sell directly to retail consumers.
Moda prides itself in being innovative and creative market leaders. High quality products and customer service will remain the cornerstones on which we base our growth and expansion.

Moda is a Gold Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

To learn more visit www.unitednotions.com

Scrapblog

Scrapblog, the leading online service for social storytelling through photos, provides a drag-and-drop easy way for users to create and share rich narratives using their photos.

Funded by Steamboat Ventures and boasting over 2.5 million users to date, Scrapblog.com and Scrapblog’s Share the Love Facebook app are free to use and feature robust virtual goods marketplaces that offer high-quality original content as well as content from marquee partners like Disney. With no software to download, seamless integration with social media sites, and high-quality printing options, Scrapblog is a fun, easy way for users to share their digital photos.

Learn more at www.scrapblog.com

Sizzix

Gone are the days of ragged paper edges, lopsided cutouts and hours of wasted time. Now is the time of the space-efficient, easy-to-use and affordable Sizzix System. Ellison developed the technology for the original SizzixÒ Machine, and in 2001 the Sizzix brand was created and launched. Since then, Sizzix has developed a complete line of machines, dies and accessories. Sizzix machines are versatile and affordable, making them a hit with everyone from novices to professional designers. Sizzix has received numerous awards, including winning the Creating Keepsakes’ Readers’ Choice Award for Best Die-Cut Equipment every year since 2003. Sizzix is committed to helping individuals express their inner creativity through its innovative line of products. More information can be found at Sizzix.com

Where Women Cook

Our premier issue, December 1st, features: Ree Drummond-The Pioneer Woman; Robin Brown of Magnolia Pearl; Serena Thompson-The Farm Chicks, Mamma Agata’s Cooking School on Italy’s Amal Coast; CAKE, Celeste Shaw’s newest restaurant & bakery … plus so many more.We have taken you up close and personal into the creative spaces of women and now we are thrilled to introduce you to their food passions and take you into the cook spaces of women around the world. A shared love of food … whether it’s cooking it, talking about it, or eating it … brings people together. Inspirational stories, creative storage ideas, kitchen decoration, plus the best food and drink recipes will be shared within the pages of our new magazine. www.wherewomencook.com

Silver Sponsors

Better Homes And Gardens Creative Collection

Is a general and targeted craft-and-hobby media group, serving beginner to advanced crafters. We create project-focused content for magazines, books, calendars, web sites, and social media. Our trusted brands, AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING and SCRAPBOOKS ETC. inspire passionate crafters with original designs, expert step-by-step instructions, plus proven tips and techniques.
Better Homes And Gardens Creative Collection is a Silver Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more about Better Homes And Gardens Creative Collection at www.bhg.com

The DIY Dish

The DIY DishWeb Show brings you the latest and greatest projects, reviews, and how-tos with everything DIY!
Hosts, Kim and Kris, love the creative process. As you could guess, Kim and Kris are identical twin sisters! As former elementary school teachers (they even taught in the SAME 4th grade classroom for many years!) they have always enjoyed sharing and teaching. They are also the creators behind the popular DIY websites, YouCanMakeThis.com and SWAKembroidery.com.
Whether it be sewing, crafting, scrapbooking, quilting, embroidery, family projects, and more, youll enjoy watching The DIY Dish and participating too!
The DIY Dish is a Silver Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more and watch all of their shows at www.theDIYdish.com.

The Janome Sewing Machine Company

Believe in your creativity

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Janome believes the most important function their sewing machines perform is to set free your creativity. Janome America is the largest subsidiary of Janome Sewing Machine Company of Japan, which produces nearly two million sewing machines annually as well as a line of related sewing products and embroidery software. Janome is a category leader in innovation and Janome sewing machines are recognized throughout the industry for their ease-of-use and unsurpassed stitch quality.
Janome is a Silver Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT and is sponsoring the sewing classes.

To find out more visit www.Janome.com.

Michael Miller Fabrics

Michael Miller Fabrics was started in 1999 as a partnership between Michael Steiner and Kathy Miller. Through hard work and innovative design, Michael Miller has grown to be a leader in their field.

The company is committed to providing a product that stands out in the industry, while at the same time closely tending to the needs of the customers we hope to inspire.

Michael Miller Fabrics is a Silver Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more at www.michaelmillerfabrics.com

Bronze Sponsors

May Arts Ribbon

May Arts is a ribbon wholesaler, based in Riverside, Connecticut, serving over 16,000 customers worldwide. We offer an exceptional selection of ribbons, including sheer, satin, grosgrain, silk and a variety of patterns and prints. We also maintain a steady stock of inventory so that orders can be fulfilled immediately. As one of the country’s leading wholesalers of decorative ribbons, May Arts has been providing superior products and the highest level of customer service for over 25 years.
May Arts Ribbon is a Silver Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more about May Arts at www.mayarts.com

Ryland, Peters & Small and CICO Books

Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books produce outstandingly beautiful books on homes & gardens, crafts, food & drink, health & well-being, weddings, babies & kids, plus vibrant stationery and gifts.

We aim to capture, in words and pictures, those elements of life that give the greatest pleasure: sharing the perfect meal with friends, relaxing in a beautifully scented bath after a busy day and a home that makes you happy every time you open the front door.

We are proud to sponsor Carolyn Westbrook, author of Carolyn Westbrook: The French Inspired Home (CICO Books, October 2010).
Ryland, Peters & Small and CICO Books is a Bronze Sponsor of THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

Learn more at www.rylandpeters.com and www.cicobooks.com

Sponsors

Stampington & Company