Hankering for Yarn

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Red cord from Kreinik

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This red color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik gave this to me for the contest!

Michelle, who was #23 in the comments  won […]

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October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Gold color cord from Kreinik

Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This gold color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

Jenna, who was #31 in […]

By Noreen -- 43 comments

October 27th, 2008

Bloggy giveaway- Silver cord from Kreinik

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over.

This silver color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

It was one of the  prizes […]

By Noreen -- 51 comments

October 20th, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Roundup from last week - Oct 13 2008

Things have been chaotic around our house, as we are in the middle of family health crises with 2 of our nearest and dearest, so it means that I am playing a scrambly catch up game….
anyhow… here are the links for last week’s Artsy Bloggers Roundup. (I didn’t manage to get a link in, but […]

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October 14th, 2008

De cluttering - Organize and optimize your stash of yarn

I am in the middle of trying to re-configure my studio so that the spaces work better.
I want to be able to get at my yarn and tools quickly and  easily, but keep them away from mischevious cats and small wicked dogs (yarnaholic animal companions are a pain in the skein!).
I am blessed with a […]

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October 5th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for Oct 4-2009

Homecoming Mum Ribbon Weaves
It’s homecoming season! Find illustrated instructions for love chain weaves at The Artful Crafter - award winning site (Yahoo Buzz, Knol & Wikipedia) for Homecoming Mums.
http://the-artful-crafter.blogspot.com/2008/09/homecoming-mum-ribbon-weaves.htmlJuicy Pens, Thirsty Paper
Heather has just ordered SARK’s new book. Have you read it?
http://www.acreativejournal.com/juicy-pens-thirsty-paper/

Layers Upon Layers
Learn to combine texture shots into a whole new digital […]

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September 27th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for Sept 27-2008

 
13 Frugal Finds for Quilting & Fabric Art
Quilters have always been resourceful when it comes to finding fabric, embellishments, and other supplies for their work. Today is no exception. Here’s the link:
http://www.quiltingandpatchwork.com/2008/09/18/thursday-thirteen-13-frugal-finds-for-quilting-fabric-art/

Crocheted baby earflap style cap for Save the Children
My contribution to this week’s Artsy bloggers roundup is my design […]

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September 21st, 2008

The Artsy bloggers roundup for Sept 20-2008

 
I’ve been out of town for almost 3 weeks, so I haven’t been able to participate in the Artsy Bloggers roundups.  I am back in the studio for a few days, and wanted to catch up with my Artsy Blogger gang. Here are their latest links!

Cloudy skies on fabric with Tangled Thread
Follow this step-by-step […]

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August 30th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup August 27-2008

Crocheted baby sweater and cap
Caron Yarns commissioned Noreen to design an adorable baby sweater and cap. Here’s the patttern for it.
Layers Upon Layers
Give your photos a graphic quality that will make them pop!
Make a Very Personal Gift with Scrap Girls Products
What more personal gift could you make for a friend or loved one […]

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August 23rd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup August 22-2008

Emergency Response Studio
Artist Paul Villinski is transforming an old trailer into a sustainable working space for displaced or visiting artists.

Layers Upon Layers
Get in on a giveaway! Cyndi has copies of “Altered You!” to pass out to some lucky winners!
Matchbook Favors are Hot, Hot, Hot!
Eileen recently started making mint matchbook […]

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