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Archive for the ‘tutorial’ Category

July 12th, 2008

Brilliant! Robyn Chachula’s linked crochet stitches

Robyn Chachula (click her name for her website)
(aka Crochet by Faye) (click that last link for her blog)   is one classy, clever woman who happens to be a very gifted crochet designer as well as a structural engineer.
Her gorgeous ‘Bubble Belt’ is part of the nifty Belts Book
that I also contributed to.
Robyn has come […]

By Noreen -- 8 comments

June 28th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 28-2008

A butterfly T shirt with reverse applique, recycled weaving and spool knitting
Here’s a great way to reclaim scraps of weaving to embellish garments and accessories

 
 

Creations from Organic Artist Paul Schick
Paul transforms twigs and more. You’ll love the earthy feel of his work.

Layers Upon Layers
Be ready […]

By Noreen -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Recycling Woven scraps -1

Recently, I posted about the Saori process of using scraps of weaving in appliqué.
It made me think about a scrap of weaving that’s been kicking around the studio for awhile. I cut it off a set of placemats that I wove several years ago, and couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. I thought…. […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

June 21st, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 21-2008

It’s Artsy Blogger Link time! Here’s a whole new crop of lovely links!
10 Ways to Save Money Quilting
Guest blogger, Karen Weideman, at Quilting and Patchwork provides some great tips for saving money on your quilting.

Creative Therapy
Another great visual journal inspiration blog

 

How to Craft for the Retiree Market […]

By Noreen -- 0 comments

June 4th, 2008

New poll about tutorials

A new little video  camera is on it’s way to our house.
So! I’ll be able to shoot video tutorials.
I have posted a new poll, because I’d like to know which topics you’d like video tutorials of.
You can vote in the poll, or just post me a comment or send me a note.
To see the poll, […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

June 4th, 2008

Flip flip dip

I am doing a H U G E happy dance right now!
b5 media, the wunnerful folks that I blog for, had a contest for their bloggers.
And I won one of the prizes!
(Aiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee -Noreen runs screaming from the room in total delight and jubilation) 
It’s a little  ‘Flip’ video camera!  Aiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee  I am so excited!
D’ya know […]

By Noreen -- 5 comments

May 29th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 30-2008

A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories
One thing always leads to another, doesn’t it? Reading a sweet book inspired Noreen to weave a little amulet bag in honor of a dearly loved sister.

De-Cluttering my Craft Room the FlyLady Way
Eileen tackles those piles of “inspiration” that seem […]

By Noreen -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2008

fringe benefits

 Here’s an excellent tutorial website that shows how to make all manner of fringed edgings:
crocheted fringes
Tags: crochet, crocheted edgings, how to, tutorialShare This

By Noreen -- 0 comments

May 18th, 2008

Inspiration- sculptural crochet tutorial

This EXCELLENT tutorial on sculptural crochet was listed on one of the email lists I am on. It’s superb!
Sculptural Crochet Tutorial 
Tags: sculptural crochetShare This

By Noreen -- 0 comments

May 16th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 16-2008

How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it will affect artists, writers, and artisans.
Layers Upon Layers
The incredibly talented Judy Coates Perez has done an artist profile […]

By Noreen -- 0 comments