#55 Be Crafty

Bowbec's
1388 Longfellow Ave. Ste. 1
530-891-9276

Honey Run Quilters
1230 Esplanade • 530-342-5464

Magic Moments & Keepsakes-
A Scrapbook Store
Almond Orchard Plaza
Pillsbury Rd • 530-891-1792

There are lots of ways to be creative, even if you think you arent! Knitting, quilting, scrapbooking and beading are choices in which many people find that they do have a creative bone or two in their body.

you'll be amazed at the quality and variety of yarns found at Bowbecs, and you'll appreciate the knowledge and helpfulness of the owner. This most interesting shop also features clothing made of bamboo.

At Honey Run Quilters, you'll find rooms full of fabric as well as books and notions. And they even offer classes for beginners through advanced, so theres no excuse not to create a quilt. This shop has been designated as one of the top ten quilt shops in North America and will be featured in the Fall '09 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine, published by Better Homes and Gardens.

The Rabbit Hole opened in 2004, and this mother and daughter team chose the name for their business because mom always called her children her rabbits. They specialize in beginning quilters, and they are proud of their wide variety of colorful fabrics.

Scrapbooking is one of the fastest growing craft trends of our time. Three out of every ten households participate in scrapbooking of some kind. Its a craft that suits all ages and abilities because we all take photos. Local stores carry acid-free albums in which to put photos as well as papers and stickers to decorate with for just about any event. They also offer classes for all skill levels and have work areas in which to create scrapbooks.

For a unique experience, stop in String Bead and view thousands of beads of every size, shape, and color. you'll see collectors items, including a 1,000 year old necklace. Note especially the handmade lampworked glass beads. you'll find glass, wood, bone, metalized, horn, precious and semi-precious stones, and seed beads from which to choose. Classes are offered, and the best thing is that you can spend as little as 50 cents or as much as $50 while creating earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelets, and barrettes. So, why not bead it up!