On the Cover: “Sunflower Brooch,” with petals in 18K gold and bronze, chasing and wax carving, created by Mahmoud Muhawish, and featured at the 2001 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. For more on jewelry, see this month’s Insight section. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Journal CraftScene • Feedback • Big Sky Country’s burgeoning crafts market • Art quilts honored at the Sedgwick • Schenectady Museum Crafts Festival makes a downtown move Insight: Marketing Jewelry • Artists share their insights about making a living selling jewelry — plus resources and survey results • Cindy Edelstein: Making a living as a jewelry artist Regional Profile: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio & Wisconsin • A region that offers a hands-on approach to crafts • Regional shows • Gallery & retail opportunities Gallery Profiles • Gallery 5, Tequesta, Florida • Twigs & Leaves, Waynesville, North Carolina Craft Showcase Public Opinion What is the most unique marketing technique you have employed?

TABLE OF CONTENTS July 2002 Features A National Health Care Crisis Plus resources for craftspeople by Bernadette Finnery Profile in Success —The Many Lives of Rebekah Younger Create One Rich Fabric by Bernadette Finnerty Online Exclusive:John McMartin and Anita Del Favero-McMartin are accomplished metalsmiths and proprietors of the John McMartin Jewelry Arts Gallery in Milford, Mich. The McMartins’ vision and passion for artistic metal and gems has resulted in a gallery that features their work along with that of 20 other artists. Read about their path to success. Columns Crafts Marketing Demonstration videos: Portable drama for your booth or gallery by Bonnie Ayers Namkung Business Wise Crafts couples: Balancing life and business by Mary Strope Show Business Booth shots: They can make or break your jury presentation by Bruce Baker Business Wise What’s in a name? Give your business a boost with a winning name by Heather Skelly Crafts Photography Master the art of composition and get stronger images by Steve Meltzer Crafts Law Choosing the right form for your business by Richard Stim Crafts Retailer Branding your business by Grace Butland