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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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 One of the best things about this summer has been seeing so many crafty peeps in person – and not just because many of them brought gifties. But, I do have a lot of wonderful gifties to share with you today! Starting with this gorgeous button brooch, made by Stephanie. This was a thank-you for … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been enjoying all your macrame comments so much, I dug out one of my favorite 70′s books on the subject: The Art of Macrame. (ISBN 0 600 360466. Can’t locate it online anywhere.) (Hope, this photo is just for you.) :-) Before I go further, I should say that this book is an absolutely great, … Read On! There’s More!  I was so excited when I saw this DVD release, I ordered up a copy right away. Jeanee Ledoux wrote a really cool book on DIY home decor, called Abode a la Mode. Garth Johnson, of Extreme Craft fame, makes a highly entertaining co-host. This DVD offers up 11 new home decor projects using reclaimed … Read On! There’s More!  I’m recovering today from the most amazing crafty weekend ever. Handmade Nation premiered in Portland, which created a great opportunity for a lot of crafty internet pals to come to town and play. I’ll write more about all this soon, but for today, wanted to share this wondrous fact: the necktie quilt I was coveting … Read On! There’s More!  I had such a grand day off with Susan and Pearl yesterday. Among many other fun things, we stopped in at Vintage Pink, and saw this oh-so-amzing necktie quilt. Oh, for the vast stores of time and neckties needed to make one of these! There are novelty ties scattered in among the stripes and solids, … Read On! There’s More!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! At long last, Monday will be the release of Susan’s newest book, Button It Up. And it’s adorable. There’s a great chapter all about the history of buttons, which also encompasses extraordinary button shops and also how to make your own buttons. And then, there are 80 projects using wonderful vintage buttons in all kinds … Read On! There’s More!  Sew Darn Cute lands at precisely the right moment – in these gray winter days, it’s a lovely dose of soft, Springlike color. I have to say that this book comes closer than any other US craft book I’ve seen to resembling the aesthetic of a Japanese craft book. (I hope the trend continues.) The … Read On! There’s More!  As promised, some more vintage BHG to finish out this series. Thank you so much for all the comment-love on these posts! This BHG is one of my all-time favorites. Copyright in the groovy year of 1974. So. Many. Amazing. Trees. in this one – like this crazy thing, built from fabric-covered coat hangers. Yes, Virginia, … Read On! There’s More!  K. surprised me with this BHG book, which he found on Paperback Swap. (I’ve said it before: this man is a keeper.) You know, if I had unlimited time and money, I’d research and write a book titled: What Happened to Craft in the 80′s? It’s so interesting, how the glorious crafty experimentation of the … Read On! There’s More!  I’m so glad you guys are enjoying this series! (And thanks for enabling me in my quest for even more vintage Christmas books in 2009.) I’ve written about my perhaps-a-bit-embarrassing collection of chenille craft books before. Here are a couple holiday ones. You clearly need more chenille in your life. I find these candles very endearing. … Read On! There’s More! |
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