The New York Times released an article last week that should make us crafters feel proud and somewhat secure during these times of financial hardship. Sales on home made crafts and supplies have hit all time BOOM! The ever-popular Etsy.com website that is widely known in the crafting community, mentioned record sales in the past two months. The site, which allows artists to buy and sell handmade creations, sold $10.8 million this year. Up from $4.2 million in November 2007. Amazing!!! Read the full article on the New York Times website here. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/business/23craft.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all