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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Special Dealio on Ebooks for Cut Out + Keep Readers!

Special Dealio on Ebooks for Cut Out + Keep Readers!

Look! It’s a non-Kanzashi post! :-) I thought y’all might like to know that Cut Out + Keep just posted a review of my weaving ebook, and is offering up a coupon deal! Link on over to get a coupon code that’ll give you 20% off any ebook or tutorial purchase in my shop. Blogging ebook …

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How to Make Cute Candy Sachets

How to Make Cute Candy Sachets

Here’s another guest tutorial – this time on Dabbled. (I’m one of several bloggers covering for the uber-talented Dot while she’s on vacation this week.) This little drawer sachet project came to life when I was noodling around with some woven squares. I was using some variegated Sugar n’ Cream, which wove up to look …

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Weaving Un-Loomed: a Crafty Ebook

Weaving Un-Loomed: a Crafty Ebook

All I can say is, WHEW. I’ve been working on a crafty ebook for, oh, a hundred years, and am happy to report that it’s finally launched! Woven Appliques! This one’s called Weaving Un-Loomed, and it’s all about – you guessed it – alternative ways to weave. You don’t need any prior experience, or any special equipment. …

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Ooooh… Weaving Zines!

Ooooh… Weaving Zines!

I’m in deep prep mode for Maker Faire, so we’re light on posts around here at the moment. But I did want to share these absolutely fantastic zines I just got from Su Mwamba. Su is a weaver, and she wants you to give it a try as well. Her ongoing zine, Telaic Fantasy, is …

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CraftyPod #71: Weaving Made Super-Simple

CraftyPod #71: Weaving Made Super-Simple

Some simple approaches to weaving, using cheap and easy-to-find materials.

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CraftyPod #6: Pipecleaner Mania!

CraftyPod #6: Pipecleaner Mania!

All about pipecleaners, one of the coolest craft materials ever invented.

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