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Oct
15
Have you seen this excellent book?
Geometrics, A New Way To Crochet by Ruthie Marks.
The concepts in this book are mathematical and are not new – but are presented in a way that even an innumerate mathphobe like me can understand, appreciate, and USE!
Since the popular book, The DaVinci Code, presented the term ‘golden ratio’ for the first …
Oct
15
Laura Beamer transforms used bottle caps into top-of-the-line bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings. She’s a collector of bottle caps, which explains the out-of-the-ordinary ones you’ll find in her jewelry.
On her collecting habit she writes, “Family, friends and acquaintances have helped me collect bottle caps as well as an occasional visit to eBay! Going to the grocery store in …
Oct
15
Stitch is Austin’s largest independent fashion show and craft bazaar. After selling out the Austin Music Hall last year with 3,000 people this indie show has moved to an even larger location. This year Stitch starts at 4pm for shopping with the fashion show at 9:30. Attendees are going to have free Carlo Rossi wine and contests again this year …
Oct
13
Created and contributed the tutorial for this beautiful japanese inspired needle case.
The full instructions can be found at Craftbits.com…
Oct
12
Bryna from Luv4Country Soaps was so kind to send me some samples of her products to try out. Let me tell you lovies – these are some fabulista products!
Of course when the package arrived at my front door my merry gang of Oompa Loompas happened to be home at the same time. Anytime something arrives in a box …
Oct
11
I’m about to send you on a tour of some very cool sites to check out with beautiful items to choose from! Don’t think that it’s all about soap though – just because the name of the companies say “soap” in the title…there is much more to find at each company 
Wylde Ivy ~ Exquisite Artisan Soaps
Oct
10
Great site with tons of beautiful designs. Shop locator and beautiful free patterns! Check it out!!!…
Oct
9
The Trilogy is a cross stitch company formed by a joining of the creative talents from
Bent Creek, Heart in Hand Needleart, and Twisted Threads.
Great site with tons of beautiful designs!…
Oct
8
I hardly need to write anything about this wonderful line of needlework products, do I? Anyone who has taken a moment to check these beautiful products out realizes they are top of the line. The site is well organized, with clearly marked and accessible links. The pictures are beautiful and clear. You can order by mail, phone or fax. And …
Oct
8
Micol (pronounced “Michael” and rhymes with “recycle” ) Day of recyclemicol offers a great tutorial on transforming greeting cards (or cardstock you have on hand) into pillow gift boxes that would make Martha proud. Be sure to check out her other projects, mostly yarn goodies, including these delightfully spherical baby booties she made from her own handspun yarn.
Micol, a …
Oct
7
Oooh girlehs – let me direct you to a site that was received through our “link suggestion.” Product Body Shop founder Joanna Schmidt told me in her link suggestion that “If you loved whipped butters, please visit my store and see my whipped shea butter. yummo.”
Well now. How could I refuse an invitation like that by someone who speaks …
Oct
7
With the Holidays just around the bend, why not consider getting some of your tags and gift items early! Angel Creations on Etsy has a nice array of handmade tags and angels. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Journey Home, their local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a peaceful home setting with compassionate comfort …
Oct
5
Oct
4
One Skein Wonders is giving 101 readers the opportunity to win a skein of yarn each month in 2008. To enter just fill out the entry form (no purchase necessary). Winners will be notified January 15th 2008.…
Oct
4
This is a really beautiful site. I love all the extraordinary patterns and samplers on here. As a fan of historical samplers it’s hard not to get caught up in all the lovely eye candy on here! While you can not buy directly from this site it does offer a comprehensive list of shops that carry their patterns. Also there …
Oct
4
By using coasters, coffee or water rings on your favorite magazine covers are a thing of the past — or are they? These adorable recycled coasters, complete with rope trim, are made entirely from used magazine pages. The San Francisco Apartment Therapy site includes links to both 3rliving, which sells the coasters, and a tutorial on making your …
Oct
3
No post-consumer cardboard packaging is off limits for Ivy Lane Designs, home of “crafty-licious, one-of-a-kind, insta-collectibles,” which offers a boat-load of nicely crafted notebooks and journals made from discarded boxes. Most of the notebook covers are made from cereal boxes, frozen food boxes and cookie boxes, but occasionally you’ll find a more unusual packaging design decorating a journal cover, …
Oct
3
Welcome to The Needlework Show!
We are the only wholesale needlework show in the virtual world! We’re a little bit different, a little bit new, but we ARE a tradeshow (buyers pre-register and are verified as a business owner; vendors reserve “booth” space and sell directly to buyers), but…this is the little bit different part…unlike other tradeshows, we …
Oct
2
I’m really not the right person to talk about needles, I’m still using the same John James needles I bought 10 years ago! I buy tons, but I always go back to these…
It’s crazy but true! I wondered how you, as the cross stitch community, feel about needles. Do you always use the same ones? Do you interchange freely? …
Oct
1
Thanks to sender-inner Janet, I have discovered the wonderful world of Crispina, a studio that transforms old sweaters and cotton pieces into stylish garments, sweaters, rugs, iPod pouches and other home accessories. I’ve been a stuffed animal lover since I was a little girl, so my favorite products are the Ragamuffins made from old sweaters. Each unique animal …
Oct
1
The Drawn Thread has been publishing
fine needlework charts since 1994.
They specialize in sophisticated, traditional designs that are fun and challenging to stitch.
The site is nicely put together with clear categories for everything, including where to purchase and free charts!…