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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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 Rachel has put out a call to crafters to help out this adorable boy, Ike, who is currently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Dell Children’s Hospital, recovering from an operation in which he received a tracheostomy. Poor little guy, and his family, have had a very hard road. Ike was born 13 weeks … Read On! There’s More!  Update, 2/18/09: In response to public outcry, Facebook reverted to its old Terms of Service temporarily. In addition, from their statement: “We hope you’ll join this group and post comments. We promise to use these comments to help construct a new Terms of Use that reflects the principles around how people share and control their … Read On! There’s More!  Update, 2/18/09: In response to public outcry, Facebook reverted to its old Terms of Service temporarily. In addition, from their statement: “We hope you’ll join this group and post comments. We promise to use these comments to help construct a new Terms of Use that reflects the principles around how people share and control their … Read On! There’s More!  Many of you have already heard this news: CRAFT Magazine has decided to stop publishing in print. Instead, they’ll become an entirely online publication. While I’ll miss my favorite print mag, I am very excited about the future of CRAFT online. I think the team over there is very dedicated and savvy, and we’ll see … Read On! There’s More!  …Taking a wee break from CHA coverage to let you know about a lovely craftivism project. The Sew Giving Baby Blanket Drive is organized by Khadija, who is a wonderful person. You can rest assured that she’ll get your blanket donations into hands that need them. You have until February 28th to sew, knit, … Read On! There’s More!  Ideas, suggestions, and musings on how to craft can make a positive impact on the world. Read On! There’s More!   I know we’re getting a little bookish around here lately, but I didn’t want to miss this one. Knitting for Good! is by Betsy Greer, who you may know from her website, Craftivism. She’s written an absolutely lovely meditation on the larger meanings of craft. (Yes, the book is framed in terms of knitting, but … Read On! There’s More!  Hey, locals – I wanted to let you know that Susan is hosting an Obama Postcard-Writing Party tomorrow afternoon (Friday, that is) at Tandem Coffeehouse. Stop by from 11-2 and write some postcards for undecided voters. Susan has personally Gocco-ed a couple hundred postcards for this effort, so I hope to see you there! While we’re … Read On! There’s More!  Christina passed this along to me, and so I’m passing it along to you: This spring, Chronicle Books will be publishing a book called Change the World for Ten Bucks. It’s full of quick and easy tips and suggestions on what people can do to make the world a nicer place for all of us. The … Read On! There’s More!  Volunteers unpacking handmade donations in “The Basement.” Photo courtesy of afghans for Afghans. Hey, Knitters and Crocheters – afghans for Afghans has a new campaign going, and they urgently need your help. They’re working with Church World Service to fill 80 cartons with handmade wool blankets and clothing for Afghan children aged 7-14. That’s between 4000 … Read On! There’s More! |
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