I just went to My Account and then chose Manage Preferences from the drop down menu. There are options to receive emails for various things. Make sure the boxes are checked if you want to receive the messages.

I get emails all the time from HSN, probably at least 1 a day but often times multiple emails per day. Maybe you have to sign up for email promotions, but I don’t think I ever did. I think as soon as I ordered from them the first time I started getting emails.

I do think the Cricut Maker would be the best machine for what you want. IT has the option of using a rotary blade for cutting fabric. Generally the prices on HSN are the list price but they do sometimes have good deals. The Cricut Maker bundle they has for today’s special was actually a great price and came with a bunch of extras. There are no Michaels or Joanns near me so I don’t know if they ever have great deals on the machines. The Cricut website sometimes has sales on them but they never seem to be discounted that much. If I didn’t have a Maker already I definitely would have jumped at it today.

I just got my bundle today. I’m still waiting on the card kit bundle which is still in packaging.
I’ve only done the test cut so far but I’m already glad I bought it. It is so quiet! I live in an apartment and I’m afraid to use my Maker at night because of how loud it is.

I ordered the bundle late Monday night before craft day officially started. On craft day I ordered the card mat bundle. That was a good deal so I didn’t complain about the shipping but I did delete everything else in my cart. The Joy has shipped and should arrive Monday. My card bundle still says packaging.