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Hankering for Yarn

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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August 16th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup August 16-2008

 
Cool Journal Tool
Try this fun tool to create art for your journal, or just to play
Cotton Monsters! The Work of Jennifer Strunge
See some of Strunge’s amazing and fun soft sculptures made from recycled clothing and linens.
Eco crafts- Credit card bobbins
How to recycle old credit cards into bobbins for embroidery floss, crochet cotton or, […]

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August 11th, 2008

Inspiration- tassle tutorial

There’s a really good tassel tutorial at tassels
It’s in a needle tatting site, but there’s cross fertilization there for whatever your yarn craft is!
Tags: embellishment, how to make tassels, links, tassels, tutorial, yarn crafts

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August 10th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup August 9-2008

 

13 Quilting & Fabric Arts Projects While Watching the Olympics
Mary Emma at Quilting & Patchwork gives you some project suggestions for the Olympics

 

Eco crafts: Hand made journals, notebooks and sketchbooks
I’ve designed a whole bunch of really fun hand made books to combine your recycling with your yarn crafts!

 
 

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August 2nd, 2008

Artsy Blogger Round up for August 2, 2008

Fun Advertising & Junk Mail Art
Check out Sandy Schimmel Gold’s take on some music legends.
Memory Pillows & Throws From Neckties
Quilters share queries about using neckties for quilts and fabric art.
What’s the Best Craft from Recycled Materials?
What’s best for you depends on whether you craft solely for fun or also for profit, as well as […]

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July 31st, 2008

Lifestyles channel and the Bloggy Giveaways

This is an exciting week in the Blogosphere.  It’s the Bloggy Giveaways week, and a bunch of us at the Lifestyles channel on b5 media are participating.
Here are the links:
Blog Fabulous
Mama Gena’s Owner’s and Operator’s Guide to Men
Contest Ends: Sunday Aug. 3

Empowering Girls: So Sioux Me
You’re Amazing, A No Pressure Guide To Being Your Best […]

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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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