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Rainbow Swirl Cake

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Rainbows are here to stay, my friends. I’m convinced this trend will understandably survive as long as the cupcake has. See? Check out this colorful rainbow swirl cake from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Seems so much easier (and psychedelic) than baking … Read More...

Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes

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Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. … Read More...

Crochet Link – Link To Link Party

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Link parties are cropping up all over the net, so I thought I’d host one here.  This one is limited to crochet – and to your original design(s).  You don’t need to have a pattern available – although everyone will … Read More...

Rocking Necklaces

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Crushed rock charm necklaces from KNow and Tell CraftsTake a look at these charm necklaces from Know and Tell Crafts. This industrious 12-year old crafter says the best part of this DIY project is smashing rock with a hammer. Sounds like a smashing good time, Ty! Check out … Read More...

Purple!!

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Check out this entry in the CQ Journal Project 2012 by Carole A of the UK. The background colors are neutrals and greens. The color, coherence, and movement comes from the stitches. Yet the work is so well integrated that … Read More...

Take an RSN class

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The Royal School of Needlework has just released a new catalog of classes available through December 2012. The site says it “includes new classes and, in response to the huge demand for our Introduction classes, additional dates.” Included are classes … Read More...

Artist in action: Ikat

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Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found and shared a video by weaver Whitney Matalone that knocks my socks off. The time-lapse record of the process of Ikat has convinced me that any work in this form should be worth at least … Read More...

Who made the T?

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I’ve been seeing this incredible monogram pop up on Pinterest and blogs and ogled it with awe. Orna Willis saw it, too, and track it to its source: Jacob Magraw-Mickelson, who developed the New York Times’ signature initial in connection … Read More...