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Hello there! I'm 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 love books like History on Two Needles. First, it’s an independently-published product of the mighty Cooperative Press. Second, it’s about a subject that might be a little too niche for many mainstream publishers, but is really fascinating. Annie Modesitt, a renowned knitwear designer, chose a series of art pieces from various periods in history … Read On! There’s More!  Leslie Ann Bestor’s book, Cast On, Bind Off, has taught so many knitters to expand their skills. Now this book is just out as a tablet app, which takes the print book one better. In this video, Leslie Ann talks about her self-guided knitting education, and why knowing more than one cast on and … Read On! There’s More!  Vickie Howell’s newest book, Step It Up Knits: Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projects, is designed for knitters who want to learn new techniques, but lead lives where time is at a premium. (Is there anyone who doesn’t lead that kind of life anymore?) In this interview, … Read On! There’s More!  I first met John Murphy back in 2003, when we did a podcast about his first book, Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-off Socks. That book spawned a lot more publishing for John, and now he’s back with a sequel to the original, called Return of the Stupid Sock Creatures: Evolutions, Mutations, … Read On! There’s More!  Carol Barton is one of my favorite self-published craft authors. She’s just released her third book, The Pocket Paper Engineer, Volume 3: V-Folds: How to Make Pop-Ups Step-by-Step – and like its two predecessors, it’s an engaging workbook with all your project materials bound inside. Pop-ups are great for cards, handmade books, and also for … Read On! There’s More!  Today, Tara and I are talking with Melissa Gruntkosky, who runs a letterpress and design business called Pressbound. She used our new workbook, Crafting an Effective Blog, to re-tool her blog so it promotes her product line and establishes her as an expert in her field. We’re talking with her about what she learned … Read On! There’s More!  I’m a big fan of Anna Hrachovec’s knitted toy designs, even if I haven’t yet mastered the DPN. Her new book, Super-Scary Mochimochi: 20+ Cute and Creepy Creatures to Knit has the same cuteness and hilarity I always enjoy in her books, and her technical process photos are fantastic. I’m especially in love with her … Read On! There’s More! Tara and I are so excited to be launching the digital workbook version of our ever-popular online class, Crafting an Effective Blog! …And we thought it would be fun to celebrate this launch by hosting three LIVE Google Hangout broadcasts. In each one, we’ll be working with a different crafty small business owner, looking at … Read On! There’s More!  We have another wonderful kid-oriented book this time – but this is much more than a craft book. Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children’s Storytelling is a collection of activities to share with kids both young and older. Emily K. Neuburger is interested in the intersection of art … Read On! There’s More!  In this episode, we’re meeting Tsia Carson and her daughter Cedar. Tsia’s new book, Side by Side: 20 Collaborative Projects for Crafting with Your Kids, is one of the coolest books I’ve seen on this subject. I love that the projects aren’t just cute objects for kids to make; they’re creative processes you can … Read On! There’s More! |
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