CSNF has become a tradition in my family. My mom, Amber, Amy and I take time off work (ok, well this time they are...) and we shop til our legs are numb are we are all in trouble because we spent more than we had and we leave with more projects than we could ever finish in a year and we are all blissfully happy! The first couple of years we were rather disorganized and just showed up, meandering our way through the rows of booths. We've since become CSNF "old-timers" and know the ropes - the "must-sees", the "Deals" and we know where to find all the great stuff! What's the CSNF like? It's enormous. Any craft you're into, there will be something there for you! Knitting, crochet, rughooking, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, beadwork, scrapbooking, greeting card making, stamping, and on and on and on. All in one spot. It's to die for. There are classes, demos, of course there is lots to buy (DUH) There will be lots of "famous" designers of all kinds there. Debbie Bliss, Kaffe Fasset, Lily Chin, Jennifer Aikman-Smith, and more!

This year the show runs Oct.17-20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Running at the same time, is the Creative Crafting, Arts and Decor Festival. It's really all just one big happy show. You pay one fee and get into both. (they aren't really separate) Here are the deets on event info. They even have a FREE shuttle bus that runs from Union Station. I know, try to contain the enthusiasm, people!

This year, momma decided we'd take some classes together. This is our itinerary..
Sun. Scrap, Stamp and Crop the Night Away CSS 6-9 pm
Mon. Bead Weaving on a Bead LoomC453w1 9-10:30 am
Mon. A Dragon's Tea PartyC512w1 11-1
This is Jennifer Aikman-Smith. Momma's favourite designer. Mom's favourite of course are Jennifer's dragons!
Mon. Be Your Own DesignerC517w1 1:30-3:00 pm

We always wrap up our "weekend" with a trip to Gitta's.

My mom told me that Amber is so excited she vibrates! For us, the CSNF is like Christmas, only we don't leave out cookies and milk for the needlework gnome.