IN EVERY ISSUE EDITOR'S LETTER CONTRIBUTORS/GIVEAWAY WE JUST LOVE... Cool products to keep you crafting all summer long! TREND WATCH Move over Calvin. Our runway redo gets the look for much less. Plus, quick ways to sail away with the nautical trend. BOOKS We've got the five best DIY T-shirt books to fire up your creativity. SEWING LESSON Savvy sewer Linda Lee passes on her tips for machine-stitching trims. FEATURED DESIGNER Kristin Nicholas shares her colorful embroidery techniques with an exclusive slipper design. CRAFT WORKSHOP Crocheted circles are popping up everywhere this season. Now, even beginners can learn to make the rounds. TRAVEL GUIDE Where to go for the best indie designs and cool craft supplies? Austin, Texas. QUICK TAKE Carve out some quiet space with a charming room divider. TEMPLATES AND INSTRUCTIONS All the extra bits, tips and how-tos you need to make the fabulous fashion and craft projects featured. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Laura Maffeo, author of Girls' Night In, shares her top creative inspirations. FEATURES FOLKSY LADIES Bring a little craftiness to your wardrobe with trims, beading and easy appliqués. IN BLOOMING COLOR Explore simple painting techniques to transform your so-so ceramics into stylish centerpieces. THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Mirrors come off the wall for a chic chandelier and cool coasters! FRILL SEEKER Chase your own high-end style with eyelet, lace and doily embellishments for tops and skirts. TURN IT UP! Rockin' projects for music lovers that let you wear your headphones close to your heart and your guitar picks in your ears! SECONDHAND STYLE Your guide to scoring unique vintage pieces that are twice as nice the second time around. INTO THE WOODS Transform basic wood beads into chunky, colorful fashion statements with easy embellishment ideas. ¡FIESTA MEXICANA! Don't sweat the summer's heat, celebrate it with a caliente party. Ideas for food, décor and more.