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“CraftOptics Telescopes are probably one of the best investments a serious beader can make.”

This terrific post showed up in my mailbox the other day and I can’t help myself–I had to share it:…

CraftOptics Fall Lineup!

A big thanks to everyone who visited us at jewelry, bead, sewing and quilting shows over the past year! It…

Beadwork with Margie Deeb & CraftOptics

  Margie Deeb, author of “The Beader’s Color Palette” and “The Beader’s Guide to Color” www.MargieDeeb.com

I only wear readers or cheaters. Why do I need them in my CraftOptics?

I can’t do anything without my contact lenses in. The few seconds it takes me to fumble for my glasses…

Hobbies and our health

Have you ever referred to your interests or passions as “just a hobby”? I certainly have. I mean, that’s all…

What we learned while we were away…

Wow!  In the past few months, CraftOptics attended (that means I attended) VisionExpo & MJSA (with Rio Grande) in New…

Are Your Eyes Working Too Hard?

[Note: Rerun of an important post from 2010] A few days ago, Margot Potter wrote about her visit to the…

“Wow! I could see every last detail, especially the thread path!”

It has been a bit busy here in CraftOptics land. I have been attending a number of trade shows in…

Why Lugnut Wears Reading Glasses

I hang out with a crowd that includes 35 to 55 year olds. Most of us still often think and…

Tattoo You. And You. And You.

New photos from Paul! I met Paul Stoll last summer at the JCK, the world’s largest jewelry trade show. Paul…