Here’s the latest from Stitch and more:

• We’ve extended the application deadline!!*
  It’s true!! Due to travel plans we won’t all be in the same city to review applications until August 28, so why not push the application time back? So August 28 it is! But don’t rest on your laurels – that date is firm so all of you fantastically talented crafters and clothing designers get your applications in for your very own booth and runway segment!! Go here to apply: http://www.stitchaustin.com/participate.html

• New amazing raffle prizes (that you want)!!!* Seriously – this year’s raffle is the best ever with prizes from Dremel (yes… the drills!) and Babylock (yes… the sewing machines!!). All raffle money goes straight, no stopping, to the grant winner. By trying to win the drill and sewing machine of your dreams you also help a very deserving small business owner build their business and their dreams. Can’t make it to the show? You can still win one of these amazing prizes!! Raffle tickets will be on sale online before the show. We’ll keep you posted! Want to be a winner of this sure to be fantastic grant prize?? Please go here http://www.stitchaustin.com/grant.html to find out how to apply.

• Built By Wendy!!!!* Say what?? Well, this year Simplicity is sponsoring Stitch and they’re bringing their new Built By Wendy pattern line to the show. You can see it on the runway AND receive a custom fitting in their booth. How awesome is that?