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Hello there! I'm Sister Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?   
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 I’ve been a little obsessed with the idea of spool knitting lately, having first seen it in action in the wonderful 200 Braids book. This type of knitting, sometimes called corking, is familiar to Girl Scouts and schoolkids the world over, and yields thin, hollow tubes of knitting. They can be used for trim, … Read On! There’s More!  . . . Since we’re on the subject of DIY this week, I’d like to share something delightful with you all. I mentioned DIY, Portland a while back. It’s one of my favorite podcasts ever, covering all kinds of aspects of DIY culture here in my favorite city. And it’s a great listen even if … Read On! There’s More!  I find so much great stuff on the CRAFT blog, I sometimes think I should be paying Natalie a monthly finder’s fee. Latest favorite thing is Leethal’s zine, Do Stuff! I just got my copy, and it absolutely rocks. Look at the cover, above. It’s re-purposed from a Cactus Cooler carton! Lee has sewn a photo … Read On! There’s More!  A conversation with Rachel Johnson, co-founder of Swap-bot, a home on the web for people who love to trade handmades. We talk about the culture of swapping: why we love it, and how to do it up right. Read On! There’s More!   Given that we’re deep in the Grey Season here in P-town, I’ve been indulging in the annual Cooking Of The Sturdy Winter Foods. Something about feeling cold most of the time just makes me crave stews and casseroles and soups. I have a lot of great cookbooks, thanks to my Mom, but I so often … Read On! There’s More!  Is there anything better than 50 people crafting it up together on a Sunday morning? Nope, nothing in the world. The theme of our February Church of Craft meeting was “Making Stuff from Felted Sweaters.†I brought some simple instructions for making a scarf, tote bag, business-card holder, and softie — and then as always, … Read On! There’s More!  What a splendid weekend it has been. I had the great pleasure of hanging out on Saturday with the lovely Susan, who was in town from LA. Susan is such an inspiring person, hanging out with her is like getting a week’s vacation and a super-charge all at the same time. I do wish … Read On! There’s More!  …Well, we may be a little thematic on the crochet this week, but what’s wrong with that!? So, I’ve been collecting basic crochet books since last October. And while I love them all, I’ve also been scanning around for reference material that will help me grow from a scarf-and-dishcloth maker into someone capable of crocheting … Read On! There’s More!  Time for a bit of Sampler Love!! Looky all the cool things that came in my February Sampler . . . Above, some awesome buttons from re-conceived.com. These are handmade from old photos and other ephemera — I love these faces. I’ll have to keep them all together in a group, so nobody gets … Read On! There’s More!  …This goes out to all the husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, partners, and significant others who give all us crafty people so much help with websites and online stores and techy things in general. We’re so grateful for everything you do. Thank you for helping us navigate the online world so we can share our craftiness with … Read On! There’s More! |
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