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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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 Crazy craft-coincidence: I was just finishing up sewing a simple wool skirt (this one, modified to be a bit less full), and thinking about how to embellish it when this book arrived in the mail. Woo! I’m really happy with 49 Sensational Skirts, because it’s as much a fiber art book as a skirt-making book. … Read On! There’s More!  Work continues on my granny baby blanket for Khadija’s drive. It really has been nice to have this ongoing project to relax with at the end of each day. Using my newbie, “don’t-know-the-rules” methodology, I figured out this low-tech blocking method, which I thought I’d share. (My crocheting friends: I know this is the equivalent … Read On! There’s More!  So, for the past five Januaries that I’ve been organizing Church of Craft, the January meeting has always been more about crowd control than crafting. Let’s face it, January is a month in which people try new things, in a sort of new-years-resolutionary fervor. (Last year at this time, I was trying to accommodate … Read On! There’s More!  So I took a day off today. Okay, really it was half a day off. But it still counts! A good part of the afternoon was spent with this book (love it so much) and this cocoa. Best. Cocoa. Ever. And sugar-free. And very chocolaty. Here’s how to make it: 1. Pour a cup of milk (or … Read On! There’s More!  Look at these ATCs. See those little hearts, X’s, and O’s? Pasta, my friends! Chris, who is clearly a genius, actually cooked the pasta, then shaped it, and then let it re-harden before painting and gluing to the ATCs. Pretty flippin’ cool, eh? Check out the original post to see how Chris held the pasta in … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been meaning to do another plastic canvas post for a while now, especially since generous friends have been gifting me with some great PC books. I know some of you think I’m insane for this, but I really do think plastic canvas has huge potential as a craft material. And I’m about to prove … Read On! There’s More!  I think I blogged about teaching a series of Recycled Sweater Crafts classes in the local libraries this month. Well, they’re going gangbusters, and lots of fun. In these classes, I offer a choice of three simple projects to make from felted (or fulled, potato potahto) sweaters. And this little guy is the runaway favorite. … Read On! There’s More!  Recently, Susan offered me this book from her stash. I think I yelled “YES!” before she even finished her sentence. This book is a great example of why I treasure craft books from the 1970′s. (Although, to be technical about it, this one is from 1980. Close enough.) There was such an exuberance to crafting in … Read On! There’s More!  So, it should be said that I haven’t really found my way into crafty internet video. I’m such a crazy multi-tasker that sitting still for most internet video makes me all twitchy. (Unless it’s some vintage Sesame Street. That I can get behind.) But Kirsty sent me a link to Suzi Blu’s videos on YouTube, … Read On! There’s More!  Thought I’d blog about one last Christmas book – this one, a gift from my parents. You’ve probably already read a chorus of oohs and aahs about this one around the craftosphere. And lord knows many of us have a trip to Purl Patchwork on our List of Things to Do Someday. Well, all the accolades … Read On! There’s More! |
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