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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 have dreams of someday crocheting a garment for myself, but it’s really unlikely that will ever happen. I just don’t have the time to develop all the skills needed for that particular kind of craft. But I’m super excited about Linda Permann’s new book, Crochet Adorned. Linda’s taken the genius approach of crocheting pretty … Read On! There’s More!  All about needlepoint, with Janet Perry, who’s on a mission to change the way we think about this craft. Read On! There’s More!   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 … Read On! There’s More!  Now, here’s a fun one. As a child of the 70′s, I’ve definitely done macrame, but not like this! Micro Macrame uses very fine cord and small beads to create intricate jewelry pieces. No hemp rope or potted plants in sight. Annika DeGroot has created a nice range of projects – simple things to get … Read On! There’s More!  The crafty ebooks keep coming! Interweave Press is now offering them, too. I’ve seen several pop up on their websites – one with quilted bag patterns from Quilting Arts, one on making wire jewelry from Beading Daily, and one on lace knitting patterns from Knitting Daily. The ebooks are free, but you do have to give … Read On! There’s More!  In a way, this post is related to my earlier post about changes in publishing. One of the signs of a publishing renaissance is the growing number of self-pubished ebooks we’re seeing in the craft world. …Like this one! The uber-talented Lee has just released an ebook of ten patterns for her 10-Yard Cuff designs. … Read On! There’s More!  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 … Read On! There’s More!  Wow, the mail folks have been bringing wonderful things of late. Mandi and I are doing another swap, and her box arrived over the weekend. Isn’t this piece lovely? She made the lampworked beads. (She also made my beaded Crafty pen, which I’m still using to this day.) And, Mandi makes hand-bound journals. I love … Read On! There’s More!  Just a few goodies for y’all while I’m flying around meeting deadlines… Here’s my tutorial on CraftStylish this week: I made this flower brooch by cutting up a soda can, and then stitching two metal cut-outs together with beads and craft wire. I like how it came out. And if you ever need, say, nine … Read On! There’s More!  Here’s a bunch of interesting stuff I’ve had saved up for you for a while: The folks at Foldplay have a dandy online project: make your own Kalaidocycle. This is essentially a flexagon, but you can upload a few of your own images so it shows off your photos in a clever rotating paper toy. … Read On! There’s More! |
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