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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...

JBW Designs

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For those of you who love the elegant simplicity of JBW Designs you really should check out the website! While you can not purchase the patterns or kits online, she gives you an alphabetical listing of shops,as well as a … 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...

Geometry, A New Way To Crochet

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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 … Read More...

Bottle Cap Beauties

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bottlecap_bracelet.jpgLaura 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 … Read More...

Stitch Austin

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stitch.png 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 … Read More...