Hankering for Yarn

July 19th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for July 19-2008

A Reader Shares Her Sewing/Quilting Room Organization
Patti, visiting Quilting and Patchwork, shares videos showing frugal organization of her sewing area.

Collage Workshops
Some links to collage workshops.

Fabric covered notebooks
Chloe is using fabric to cover notebooks - they’re great for gifts or just as a treat for yourself.

Fingerprint Mini-Mosaic with Scrabble […]

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July 12th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for July 11-2008

Christmas in July?
Chloe has issued a challenge to start your Christmas or holiday crafting now!

Favourite Art Supplies
Sharing some of my favourite art supplies to use in my journal. So, what are your favourites?

Frugal or “Green” Quilting Tips
In these days of saving money and being environmentally friendly, quilters have […]

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July 5th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for July 5-2008

“A Blast from the Past” Includes Pioneer & Patriotic Quilt Designs
Mary Emma Allen at Quilting and Patchwork names a number of patriotic and pioneer quilt designs and quizzes you on them.

Barbara Brabec and Me: Helping Crafters to Be
If you want to craft for profit, you should know about Barbara […]

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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 […]

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June 13th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 13-2008

It’s Friday, and the 13th at that! It’s a good day to check in with the crafty bloggers and see what they’ve been up to this week!
Decoupage Beach Memory Box
Put your beachcombing mementos in full view all year round by arranging them on a pretty decoupage box.

Experience Time Travel with a […]

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June 6th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 6-2008

Create your own scrapbook embellishments
You can make your own stamped ribbons - perfect for scrapbooking - for a lot less than craft stores sell them.

Inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Briggs
Eileen is inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Brigss to digi-scrap some magical vacation memories.
 
 

Layers Upon Layers
Digital manipulations using a torn paper landscape background

Metal Sculptures from […]

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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 […]

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May 23rd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 23-2008

Be gone foul wasp!
This week, I designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from our home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction bewteen a blog and […]

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