Well before the Internet came along and encouraged a virtual togetherness among crafters, people routinely knitted, quilted, tatted and crocheted in groups. Your local yarn shop may have a regular day or evening when crafters get together, over food, fun and fiber.
Do you enjoy craft groups? Do you belong to one at your LYS or do you attend one in someone’s home? If so, what do you like best about getting together with like-minded people?
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It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been knitting or crocheting for 50 years, or whether you just started. There’s always something to learn.
With this new year still fresh and full of possibilities, have you made any crafty resolutions for 2009?
Maybe you want to try a new technique, but have always been worried about the results. It’s only yarn — you can unravel it and start over. If there’s something you haven’t tried yet, come on…what’s the worst that can happen?
Join a local knitting or crochet circle. Take a class if you’re a beginner and you just can’t figure something out. Teach …read more

With so many people vowing to start off the new year doing something differently, I wonder how many of us make resolutions related to our crafts.
I made several resolutions at the beginning of 2008 and I didn’t really meet them, so I’m steering clear this year (I think). Still, for others, writing resolutions down is a good motivation tool to:

Try something new
Use a yarn you’ve never used before
Use a different technique in place of the one you’ve used forever

Are you making any crafty resolutions for the new year? What kind?
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 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This red color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik gave this to me for the contest!

Michelle, who was #23 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
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I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

Bloggy giveaway carnival is over….

This gold color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

Jenna, who was #31 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over.

This silver color cord is  Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.
You can make all kinds of wonderful jewelry and other crafts with it. I love it and am so pleased that the lovely folks at Kreinik have given this to me to  give to you!

It was one of the  prizes in this week’s Bloggy giveaway carnival.
Mannequin #42 in the comments  won this prize Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
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I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

Things have been chaotic around our house, as we are in the middle of family health crises with 2 of our nearest and dearest, so it means that I am playing a scrambly catch up game….
anyhow… here are the links for last week’s Artsy Bloggers Roundup. (I didn’t manage to get a link in, but I’ll aim to do that this week)

Celebrate WA, My Place Photos
Check out the inspiring photos from WA

Layers Upon Layers
Darlene Wilkinson shares her secrets to creativity!

Q & A with Joanna Goldman
Read about her original character designs and more.

Remember to Smell the Flowers
One of …read more

I am in the middle of trying to re-configure my studio so that the spaces work better.
I want to be able to get at my yarn and tools quickly and  easily, but keep them away from mischevious cats and small wicked dogs (yarnaholic animal companions are a pain in the skein!).
I am blessed with a large studio that we heat with a wood burning stove in winter and big south facing windows.
This is great, but oh so dusty, so I can’t have my yarn displayed openly.
Having a big studio means we have a tiny bedroom. That’s mostly okay, as I …read more

Homecoming Mum Ribbon Weaves
It’s homecoming season! Find illustrated instructions for love chain weaves at The Artful Crafter – award winning site (Yahoo Buzz, Knol & Wikipedia) for Homecoming Mums.
http://the-artful-crafter.blogspot.com/2008/09/homecoming-mum-ribbon-weaves.htmlJuicy Pens, Thirsty Paper
Heather has just ordered SARK’s new book. Have you read it?
http://www.acreativejournal.com/juicy-pens-thirsty-paper/

Layers Upon Layers
Learn to combine texture shots into a whole new digital image!
http://www.layersuponlayers.com/making-ghost-in-the-wall-digital-steps/

Milk Bottle Artist Steps Forward
Find out who’s been surprising folks with milk bottle art.
http://www.junkcreation.com/milk-bottle-artist-steps-forward

The 4-Patch – Quilt Patch of the Week
Check out the 4-patch quilt pattern for an easy one for beginning quilters. Mary Emma, blogger at Quilting and Patchwork, learned …read more

 
13 Frugal Finds for Quilting & Fabric Art
Quilters have always been resourceful when it comes to finding fabric, embellishments, and other supplies for their work. Today is no exception. Here’s the link:
http://www.quiltingandpatchwork.com/2008/09/18/thursday-thirteen-13-frugal-finds-for-quilting-fabric-art/

Crocheted baby earflap style cap for Save the Children
My contribution to this week’s Artsy bloggers roundup is my design for a tiny crocheted earflap style baby cap for the Knit One, Save One campaign of Save the Children. Here’s the link:
http://www.blisstree.com/hankeringforyarn/crocheted-baby-earflap-style-cap-by-noreen-crone-findlay

Flying Pig and Other Junk Art
Bill Morris shares his junk creations made from shovels, barrels and more.Here’s the link:
http://www.junkcreation.com/flying-pig-and-other-junk-art
Free Autumn …read more