I can only go to one conference this year. And BE CON is the one. It’s Bullseyes’ conference that happens every other year. This conference’s theme is Crossover: A Material Exchange. It takes place from June 16-18, in Portland and … Read More...
May Arts Ribbon Winner!
The response to this giveaway has been phenomenal! Thanks so much to all the entrants for their participation and great comments! The winner was chosen using a random number generator. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of 5 spools … Read More...
Quilt drive for Japan
The folks at Quilters Newsletter and Patchwork Tsushin magazines are calling all quilters, modern or traditional, to make a comfort quilt for those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Deadline is April 30, 2011. So all you … Read More...
Takumi Bamboo Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set, by Clover-USA
I absolute LOVE these needles. Totally, totally HEART them. Totally.
I’m a bamboo addict anyway, will use bamboo needles before anything else, but these take the cake. I’ve got the Denise Needles and I really, really like them, especially the … Read More...
New Yarn – Knit Picks Aloft
Aloft is Knit Picks new yarn. 75% Super Soft Kid Mohair and 25% Silk.
I made a neck warmer out of this yarn. Very soft, totally scrumptious, lace weight yarn. Very nice to knit with also. It’s a bit … Read More...
Free Craft Kits for a Year Contest!
Head on over to Crafting with Freckles to enter her giveaway in honor of National Craft Month. You will receive a new kit every three months! The giveaway ends March 31st…so enter now!
Newsy: Hearts and Hands for Sendai
The crazy quilting community just launched a fundraising project for the recovery effort in Japan. Called Hearts and Hands for Sendai here’s how they describe it,
… Read More...This project will be dedicated to helping those affected by the earthquake tsunami disaster
Amazing Wedding Cakes
My TiVo is already so backlogged, but I guess I’ll just keeping piling shows on that I have to watch (once my book is turned in, I’m all about the couch and the remote). Weddings are so full of drama, … Read More...
Apply for Junior MasterChef 2011
Applications for Australia’s Junior Master Chef 2011 are now open! Find all the details HERE and learn more about the show HERE. Kids in the kitchen? Great concept for a show. I hope the US catches on soon.
Turn Your Intro Out, on what it means to be an introverted business owner in the digital age
This is a nice article by Tara Gentile about what it can mean to be an introverted business owner and how that works with social media. You too can be a crafty introvert and own a successful business!
Giveaway: Latvian charted designs
Moonsilk Stitches is giving away five sets of charts for the Latvian designs shown in this sampler. Go to her blog post to enter before April 4. The contest is open to everyone worldwide.
Crafters help Japan
Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cosie gives us a rundown of craft-related fund-raisers for relief to Japan. Please see her post for links to many opportunities to contribute with your crafts or your craft-buying cash.
Kosta Boda Art Hotel Opens in Sweden
Sweden is famous for its art glass from the houses of Kosta, Boda and Orrefors. The area of Sweden where these art glass factories are is Smaland, which is also where Pippi Longstocking is from. In that area there are … Read More...
Lucky Charms Week at Scrapy Land
Join Susan and the team at Scrapy Land for a fun filled week of challenges, tutorials and inspiration. Things are already in progress, but you can still join in the fun. Click here for more information.
Apply to host a Singer House Party!
This is neat. you can apply to host a house party to share your love of sewing with your friends. You get to borrow this machine or buy it at a discount and then they also give you some party … Read More...
Pie Pi
Aaaah, I’m knee deep in the midst of my photo shoot for my book and I’ve been neglecting something very important: Pi Day! (As in March 14, 3.14). Thanks to Sugar Bee Crafts for the reminder. Check out some Pi … Read More...
Giveaway: May Arts Ribbon!
{EDITED} The response to this giveaway has been phenomenal! Thanks so much to all the entrants for their participation and great comments! The winner was chosen using a random number generator. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of 5 … Read More...
Couple of Things from The Museum of Glass
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Potato Chip Tree
Turn potato chips into a centerpiece with this potato chip tree stand. Learn more about it HERE at Spoon and Tamago.
Diva Jewelry Sale
Sorry guys this one is just for the Australian Readers DIVA is having a fundraiser where proceeds go to the Earthquake Appeal. All items are $2 in Brookvale NSW .