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Nov

5

Book Review: The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook

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Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of Sherry Steveson’s book The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook. Click here to go to the review.

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Nov

3

November GOS available now

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GOSThe November 2009 issue of The Gift of Stitching e-zine is now available for download. Editor Kirsten Edwards says, “This is our 2009 Christmas Ornament Issue and contains 38 Christmas ornaments. It’s a biggie!”

You don’t subscribe? Find out more.

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Nov

3

Book Review – Mastering Filters For Photography

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Mastering Filters For Photography – By Chris Weston

ISBN: 978-0-8174-2451-0  RRP $25.99

This book tells you everything you need to know about optical filters, How to manage light, contrast and color. If your looking to step up your camera skills then this book is going to teach you a thing or 2.  The photoshop guide shows you how to enhance portraits,commerical,studio and landscape photography.

This…

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Nov

2

New Kim Hargreaves Book

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Precious_CoverColorful Stitches offers this new book for sale, here: https://www.colorful-stitches.com:443/store/DisplayProduct.php?sku=Precious&name=Kim+Hargreaves+Precious

aarenI’ve always loved Kim’s designs, they’re flirty and fun, like this long cardigan/tunic.  Definitely something to check out!

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Nov

1

“Knitting Noro” Book Giveaway”

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I have never used Noro yarns or knit these patterns, but this book is filled with wonderful and fun projects for the fashion knitter and I will try one using Noro yarn.   The colors are amazing as are the patterns.  I did read some reviews on this book and most were 4.5 Stars on Amazon.  I really like this book.…

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Nov

1

Book Review – By Little Hands

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by little hands – Written By Elyse Rosati

ISBN-10: 1425186025 RRP $23.95

This wonderful little book was sent to me for review by Elyse as I have a 2 year old girl that loves to craft.

This book is designed to inspire parents and caregivers with pre-schooler projects that are perfect for gift giving.

These 26 projects will not only give you projects to complete…

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Oct

30

Get 15 years of Threads magazine

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threads-dvd2_lgThreads magazine is publishing 15 years’ back issues on a single CD! And the new media will be available just in time for winter gift-giving. Threads contributor  April M. Mohr says,

I’m mind boggled by the fact that 146 Threads issues, starting with issue #1, are ALL stored on one, single DVD. Today’s technology amazes me. This DVD is the best thing to happen at Threads in a long…

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Oct

29

Needlepoint book for beginners from Janet Perry

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logoHere’s some excellent news from Janet Perry:

One of the harder things I’ve done in needlepoint is advance from doing Tent Stitch to feeling confident in making different stitches, using different threads, and trying new color combinations. 

That’s why I’ve designed this new series of projects for those people beginning needlepoint. But they are so fun to stitch, experienced stitchers will want…

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Oct

29

See the new issue of CQMagOnline

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cqmagThe October issue of CQMagOnline is live! Remember, this amazing e-zine is free! Expect all the usual creative, educational content. Plus: Get a look at the 2010 ArtBra Calendar. Go to the zine.

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Oct

28

Call for Submissions: Your Sweet Treats are Needed

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1000cakesA new book, 1000 Ideas for Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies by Sandra Salamony and Gina Brown will be published next year by Quarry Books, and your submissions are requested for possible inclusion! This is a great opportunity for bakers to…

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Oct

27

Color Resource

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color report Beading Gem recently posted about this great resource by Margie Deeb.  Based on the Pantone color report which is published every season and used to decide color palettes for everything from fashion to paper plates, this downloadable document helps beaders to…

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Oct

23

Book Review: Quick & Creative Quizzes

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Quizzes_cover__1325_0Jill, at A Matter of Memories has posted a review abou the Ella e-book: Quick and Creative Quizzes. Click here to go to review.

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Oct

22

Small Stitches for lefties

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stitchesCarina’s Small Stitches e-booklette is now available in a special version for left-handed stitchers. Yes! Get the details.

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Oct

17

Giveaway – Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin

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boutiqueWhat’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.

You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html

Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting blog (or…

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Oct

15

Left-handed stitcher’s bible is ready for preorder

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leftyLefty alert: Yvette Stanton’s major opus is available for preorder. The new work is The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion: A Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary. If you follow Yvette’s blog, White Threads, you know what a labor of love this book has been and…

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Oct

12

SoapyLove book review

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Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap, and it does not disappoint!  SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but will teach soapmaking veterans some new tricks as well.
The first portion of the book has an [...]

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Oct

11

How To Become An Expert Knitter – Free Book!

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Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm

You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!

Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!

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Oct

9

Friday Inspiration: Brilliance!

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brilliance If you are feeling a little uninspired on this greyish Friday, take a gander though the pages of Brilliance! Another book published by Lark – This one is not new, a bit over a year old, but definitely worth while.

As described…

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Oct

8

The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

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 Attention spinners! If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner.The Intentional Spinner is a…
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Oct

7

Photojojo Book Review And Giveaway

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Photojojo by Amit Gupta with Kelly Jensen  -RRP $21.99 ISBN 978-0-307-45142-2

I am so excited about getting to review this book as it is jammed packed full of photo projects and photography ideas. It shows you how to make some old favorites like photo dolls , CD cases as picture frames and photos bags but the the thing that sets these projects off is the…

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Oct

6

New book of tatting designs

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earringsHeather Johnston (The Tarnished Tatter) has just released a new book of tatting designs, Tatted Earrings and Things. The book includes more than 40 designs for tatted jewelry, including earrings that show off her fabulous hummingbird motif. The cost is just US…

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Oct

5

New Giveaway….

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simplestyleGot my hot little hands on another copy of SimpleSTYLE by Ann Budd. I’m thinking of a number, can anyone guess what it is? First to guess gets the book!

Muhahahahah, my little robots…..

This book is awesome, classic. 19 innovative to…

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Oct

1

Book Review & Giveaway – Polymer Clay Color Inspirations

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Polymer Clay Color Inspirations – Techniques and Jewelry projects for creating succesful palettes by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio (RRP $21.95)

This book will teach you everything you need to know about color palettes. With topics like “playing with colors” and “mixing…

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Sep

30

Unfluffy PC project

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hookLast week I mentioned Diane Gilleland’s new plastic-canvas-project e-booklet, Hook, Needle, Pencil Case. Since then, I’ve had a chance to step through the project instructions and experiment with most of the techniques.

Wow. Diane continually amazes me. This guide — like…

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Sep

29

10 Metal Clay Projects: eBook

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10 metal clay projects Interview is selling an ebook, 10 Metal Clay Jewelry Projects by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist,  You can buy it and download it from here.

This ebook is part of their “Best of” series and includes 10 projects by different designers aimed at…

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