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Online Needlework Show

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I must admit I was not aware of this show until one of my readers asked me about it. The information is a little vague and the site design isn’t exactly doing it justice but it’s the needlework content that … Read More...

MacGyver Runners-Up

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lanyard.jpgI hope ReadyMade magazine continues to show the MacGyver contest runners-up on its website, because there are lots of great ideas that unfortunately didn’t quite make the cut to be used in publication. For example, runner-up Brie Neel of Sophia, … Read More...

PINK PURSE PERFECTION??

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Well, not perfections, surely. But, finished nonetheless. Have I told you that I’m not a perfectionist? You probably have that figured out by now.

So, here is a picture of the finished pink purse below and the flower detail above. … Read More...

Mafia Made Craft Show This Sunday!

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SF Craft Mafia’s Annual Fall Shopping Extravaganza
Mark your calendars and get your Holiday shopping started EARLY
What: Mafia Made – over 40 artists and designers of amazing goods along with mini workshops and demos by Craft Gym, The … Read More...

Polymer Clay Masks

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Mask InspirationYes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume!  It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness.  Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays.  Hopefully you’ll find … Read More...

Knit Aid

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knitaidcover.jpgKnit Aid is the new book vickie howell. I have not seen the book so please note this is not a book review more of a book notification.

It is (according to the press release) full of how-to scoop: everything … Read More...

Make Your Own Silicone Candle Mold

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Bruce Hirst was generous enough to share several methods of making your own molds using various compounds including silicone mold maker. There’s clear step by step illustrated instructions and I particularly liked his idea for making a supportive box with … Read More...

Christmas Candle Project Gift Ideas

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Ice cream candleCraftbits has some wonderful project ideas for handmade candles that would be perfect for gift giving. The holidays are approaching fast and creating baskets full of gifts you made yourself is fun.

Here are three easy candle projects from Craftbits:… Read More...

Little Cat Blogs

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Really great blog by Karen from Cheshire England! Wonderful photos of her WIP,finished projects and her beautiful son Riley. Lots of wonderful info and informative links. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

PenFelt Felted Wearables

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Check out all the beautiful felted wearable’s by PenFelt by fiber artist LeBrie Rich. What great gifts these pretty items would make and the holidays are just around the corner. Everything PenFelt is designed and hand made in … Read More...