Residents of Pelatuma, CA have reason to rejoice--Stitch Craft is now open for business. Owned and operated by Queen Puff Puff's Nicole Vasbinder, Stitch Craft is a sewing and crafting studio offering a variety of classes (Duct Tape Dress Forms, Make a Handbag, The Summer Blouse) as well as kits, patterns, and supplies. Visitors can also rent studio time by the hour when there isn't a class in session. Check out their website for full class descriptions and a calendar. Link.

Mr. Funky creator Narumi Ogawa will be teaching a crochet class at The Little Knittery in Atwater Village on Sunday, February 3, from 3-6pm. Students will learn to make their own super cute bear like this one--Narumi is even providing the plastic eyes and nose. Narumi has given me crochet lessons before (here's a link to my very first-ever amigurumi project, made with her help) so I can personally guarantee she's a great teacher. Don't miss it! Link.