We’re having a bit of a crisis in the art glass industry. Bullseye Glass has had to suspend most of their production due to a cease and desist order by the governor of the state of Portland regarding the usage of heavy minerals in their production. Uroboros has also suspended some of their production. They are both in Portland, OR. Part of the fallout of this is that Spectrum Glass, based in Washington State will be ending production and going out of business later this year. Uroboros produces a lot of glass for Spectrum. They have been manufacturing art glass for decades but now the local government is up in arms regarding soil, and air tests around the areas of their factories. Bullseye has been very active in equipping their factory with the necessary filters that will be required. You can check out the players in this nightmare us glass artists are witnessing by going to Bullseye’s web site as well as Uroboros and Spectrum. Also, this link can lead you to what you can do to let the government know that you stand by the art glass industry. The trickle down effect on this will be catastrophic if we don’t all band together in support of the affected companies. Thank you.
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Book Review- All I Want for Christmas Is Yarn
“I have been eagerly awaiting all year to share my thoughts on ‘All I Want for Christmas Is Yarn: 30 crochet craft projects
for festive gifts and decorations, from stockings and wreaths to baubles and garlands.’ As a passionate crocheter, I have been eagerly waiting for the holiday season to arrive so that I could dive into this book and start creating festive projects to decorate my home and give as gifts to loved ones.
This book is a treasure trove of holiday crochet inspiration, featuring 30 unique and beautiful projects that range from classic Christmas decorations such as stockings and wreaths to more modern twists like baubles and garlands. The projects in this book are perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crocheters, and include clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and beautiful photography to guide you through each project.
What sets this book apart is the variety of projects it includes, from traditional Christmas decorations to modern and unique designs that are perfect for giving as gifts to loved ones. The book is also organized in such a way that makes it easy to find the perfect project for any occasion or skill level.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to add a touch of crochet to their holiday season. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll find something in this book that will inspire you to create beautiful and festive projects that you’ll be proud to display in your home or give as gifts to loved ones. I have been waiting all year to share this book review, and I couldn’t be more excited to finally do so!”