Welcome to Craft Network. My name is Kathi Marchiano. I am the owner & creator/webmaster of Craft Network. My educational background is in, teaching, psychology and Interior Design. I currently work for the CA State Dept. of Education. I am a single mom of two girls, Ahuva, who is attending Occidental College, and Ashleigh, my budding semstress and chef. I am engaged to a wonderful guy named Mike, and we have been together for over 3 1/2 years. I am going to be a grandma this summer (2007).
I have been crafting for over 20 years now. My staple crafts are cross stitch, plastic canvas, wreaths, and painting. However, I do like to experiment with new ideas and will try almost any craft once. I am currently learning to knit. I may just get my first scarf done by summer. I have been published in Quick & Easy Plastic Canvas Magazine Number 55 (August/September 98).
On top of my crafting, my website, my full time job, and my family, I am now busy with selling Avon and mark.
Why did I create Craft Network? It's simple. I have felt the frustraition that many crafters have felt. I couldn't find crafting information, trade books, or patterns. I couldn't seem to find out when there was going to be a craft fair until it was too late to register. I couldn't get the word out about my crafts so that I could make a reasonable living on my crafts. My goal is to make Craft Network the most comprehensive craft resource site on the internet. This of course will take your help. Please share with me crafting sites that you have encountered. I will post them here to share with other crafters. Because this site is for you, I accept any ideas you might have for the site. If they are feasable, I will impliment them in the future.
