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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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 OK, here’s why I have such a “Deer in the Headlights” face in that photo. You may have seen the announcement by now – I’m the new Editor-in-Chief of CRAFT. (I can’t believe I just said that out loud.) You should read it in her words for sure, but our beloved Natalie Zee Drieu has decided to … Read On! There’s More!  So, earlier today I had an email from my Mom. The subject line read: Do me a favor. Sort of an order. Well, you know that when your Mom gives you an order, even “sort of,” you should listen. Here’s what she asked me to do… “Since you just came out of a very intense week of … Read On! There’s More!  Image by HowardLake, via Flickr If you commented on my last post, I thank you profusely. Every response helped me develop my thinking about donation-ware, and about the larger subject of making my crafty content here sustainable. I also want to say a special thank you (with a hug on top) to Kelly Farrell, Martha … Read On! There’s More!  So, about two weeks ago, I tried a little experiement in Free and Sustainability. I released this project tutorial as both a free how-to on the blog and a “donation-ware” PDF with a full-size pattern. The idea was, you could have the project for free, but if you wanted to support crafty content here … Read On! There’s More!  There are few things I like better than blogging about new indie publishing projects springing up in the crafty community! And Genny Stevens (who’s known in podcasting circles as Granny G), has just released a preview issue of her newest venture – a digital fiber arts magazine called Entangled. Entangled is fiber arts celebration that … Read On! There’s More!  Here’s the second post in what I think will be a roughly-monthly series. Last month, I shared Scott Bedford’s particular brand of genius, and this month, you’ll meet Michele Pacey. Michele Made Me is a truly inspiring blog. I think this has a lot to do with the fact that Michele is a very focused … Read On! There’s More!  I don’t typically do much kid-craft coverage here, but I’m a fan of Linda Permann’s work, so I was thrilled to be part of the blog tour for her newest book, Little Crochet: Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers. Linda’s done a very adorable collection of clothing, cuddles, and gifts for little ones aged … Read On! There’s More!  I love a good Easter basket as much as the next gal, but I adore the idea of this simple little gift box. Sometimes you just want to give one beautiful egg or a few choice candies to a favorite teacher, co-worker, or friend, and this little presentation is perfect. The whole thing is constructed … Read On! There’s More!  I’m thrilled to be part of the blog tour for Modern Log Cabin Quilting. Susan Beal’s new book is a beautiful homage to a very old form of quilting, updated for modern audiences. There are ten quilt designs and fifteen smaller projects here, all of them incorporating the Log Cabin block. which dates back as … Read On! There’s More! |
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