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Virgil Otto, Woodworker with Sawdust in his Veins”

Virgil Otto’s wife, Trish, often describes him as having “sawdust in his veins.” The hundreds—if not thousands—of woodworking projects he’s…

Sandra Curry, Quilt Artist and Painter

Creator Sandra Curry is always looking for ways to up her creating game. She’s taken countless classes—always sure there will…

Customer Corner – Dawn Pollard, Needlework & Bead Artist

If you can make it with a needle, it’s likely creator Dawn Pollard has not only given the art form…

Customer Corner – Allie Perry, Goldsmith, Jeweler

The world of creating tends to attract people who push past obstacles, never settle for the status quo and find…

Understanding Cataracts and Their Treatment

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our eyes are no exception. Cataracts, a common eye condition, can…

The Artistic Struggle: How Presbyopia Impacts the Vision of Artists

What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As we…

Customer Corner – Modern Quilt Artist Elizabeth Ray

  Take one math whiz with a passion for color, design and a modern take on quilting. Add fabric and…

Customer Corner – Silversmith & Lapidary Artist Erika Martenson

While most CraftOptics’ creators specialize in one art form, Erika Martenson is a bit unique in that she’s both a…

Customer Corner – Award Winning Quilt Artist Andrea Brokenshire!

  From a distance, Andrea Brokenshire’s work looks like a painting of a beautiful floral scape. But come closer, and…

Customer Corner – Don and Joanne Doud, Wood Carving, Cross-stitch & Painting Artists

This month we have a special treat: a CraftOptics two-fer, Don and Joanne Doud. Don is a woodcarving whiz; Joanne…