Don’t forget, this Sunday we’ll be throwing SIX release parties for our newest issue. Hope you’ll join us for some crafty fun and delicious snacks. You may even win a CRAFT: The First Year box set while you’re hanging out with us! Here’s a list of cities, hosts, and venues–if you’re anywhere nearby, we hope you’ll join us.

LOS ANGELES!
HOSTS: Jenny Ryan (CRAFT blog, Felt Club, SewDarnCute) & Cathy Callahan (CRAFT’s “Old School” columnist, Cathy of California)
VENUE: Handmade Galleries
14556 Ventura Blvd. (just W of Van Nuys)
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
PH: 818-382-3444
TIME: 12-4pm
MILWAUKEE!
HOSTS: Faythe Levine (Handmade Nation, Paper Boat Boutique, Art vs. Craft) & Janelle Gramling (Fasten Co-op Clothing Gallery)
VENUE: Fasten Co-op Clothing Gallery
2224 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
PH: 414-747-9229
TIME: 12-3pm

PORTLAND!
HOSTS: Susan Beal (susanstars, West Coast Crafty, Bead Simple) & Sister Diane (Church of Craft, CraftyPod, DIY Alert)
VENUE: Twisted
2310 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
PH: 503-922-1150
TIME: 1-4pm
SPECIAL GUEST STARS: Made by Moxie (who did our 06 cover monster project!) & Shawn Connally (Managing Editor of CRAFT)
CHICAGO!
HOST: Alison Simonian (Miss Alison, Felt Club)
VENUE: The Needleshop
2054 W Charleston BF
Chicago, IL 60647
TIME: 1-4pm
NEW YORK CITY!
HOSTS: Michelle Kempner (CRAFT blog, Robot Clothes) & Becky Stern (CRAFT & MAKE blogs, SternLab)
VENUE: Make Workshop
195 Christie St., Suite 502
(btw Stanton & Rivington)
New York, NY
PH: 212-533-9995
TIME: 12-4pm
ATLANTA!
HOSTS: Christy Petterson (Indie Craft Experience, a. bardis, GetCrafty) & Becky Striepe (Atlanta Craft Mafia, Glue & Glitter)
VENUE: ParkGrounds
142 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta GA 30316
PH: 678-528-9901
TIME: 1-5pm