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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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 Turns out, roasting your own coffee beans isn’t all that difficult! Last weekend, I had an awesome time learning how at Mr. Green Beans here in PDX. If you’re local, do visit the store on NE Mississippi. It’s lovely, and well-stocked with raw coffee beans from various parts of the world. There are several coffee-roasting … Read On! There’s More!  I swear, this is one of the least-attractive things I’ve ever made, but it’s also proven to be one of the most useful, so I decided to share. But before the tutorial, a little background: I am always cold. Even in 80-degree weather, I can find a way to need a sweater. Heck, I’m a … Read On! There’s More!  So, I know that broader-based craft books are all the rage in these crazy publishing times, but I still adore a book that puts a lens to one tiny technique, and shows me lots of ways to use it. The Beaded Edge: Inspired Designs for Crocheted Edgings and Trims is just a gorgeous example. Designer … Read On! There’s More!  Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are a few news items to start off your week: First, if you’re around tomorrow, I hope you can join us for the Craft Social! It’s a monthly Twitter chat event Barbara and I organize. We have a different dicussion topic each month – and the February topic is Teaching Your … Read On! There’s More!  We’ve been discussing the pros and cons of Free for several weeks now. Here’s where I’ve come to in my thinking, and my future plans for the blog and podcast. Read On! There’s More!   My goodness! The start of my next online class approaches – fast! I’m completely stoked about Creating and Presenting Online Classes. I think there’s a lot of opportunity for people who love to teach to reach learners all over the world. Online classes have become one of my most fulfilling and interesting business streams, and … Read On! There’s More!  I’m still over here thinking and re-thinking about Free and my future plans for this blog, which means I’ve been light on the crafty posting lately. Sorry. Here are some things I’ve done for other folks recently… First, the Perpetual Button Calendar above was a tutorial for CRAFT. Any project that gives you an ironclad … Read On! There’s More! |
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