Just the other day at a Super Bowl gathering (go, Saints!!) someone was admiring myheadwrap, and she asked me how I did it. This reminded me that I had written a headwrap article a while back for a natural hair site, so I decided to make it a Cultured Expressions free project sheet. Enjoy! --- lisa
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Hello all -

It's been a while since I've been able to post, but we're starting the new year with a fun new Fabric Challenge contest! It's based on one of our all-time favorite African fabric prints, imported from Mali.  It's black and beige tones make it versatile for any culturally relevant creative project you can think of, and I personally have used it several times as a fabulous quilt border.  You can enter your quilt, home dec item or fashion/accessory design, as long as you incorporate a recognizable amount of the print.  Check out the details, and enter to win one of seven CE prizes!     ---   lisa

I met ymib's illustrious founder, Ericka Taylor, several years ago at a trunk show I gave in Atlanta and we’ve been in touch ever since, helping each other on various projects & activities. When Ericka announced her plans to start a Sewing Circle at ymib, I knew we had to get involved, and we look forward to exchanging ideas & creative inspiration along the way!

To get things started, we’re offering one lucky winner a choice of any one of my how-to project books: African Accents, On The Go!, or Global Expressions. All you have to do is post a response to our survey question. Then take a few minutes to check out the CE website. You'll also receive a subscription to Cultured Expressions' free e-newsletter, featuring new products, upcoming events and more. Post your response by May 5 and you’ll be entered into the random prize drawing.

Hey all -

I wanted to share the news that I was recently invited to be the recurring House & Home expert on "Daily Connections", a talk show featured on satellite station Ebru TV. If you're interested in culturally diverse decorating, crafting, sewing & quilting projects & ideas, you can tune in Monday thru Friday, at 10am, repeating at 2pm, or if you don't have satellite, you can download the episodes one week after they air, at www.ebru.tv.

So far, I've appeared on Episode # 210 (Fabric Collections), #222 (Indian Block Printing), #223 (Crafting with Wallpaper Borders) and #224 (Girls' Spa Night). It's inspiring to be a part of a station whose philosophy is based on presenting a mix of styles & cultures, and enjoying the best of what each of us has to offer. The cooking segments and informational features are very good, too! My future episodes will be listed on the event calendar on my website at www.CulturedExpressions.com

Enjoy the shows, and keep creating!

lisa