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

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

Mermaid and Merwomen in Black Folklore
A juried exhibition for art quilters/ doll artists, February 20–March
31, 2009, Avery Research Institute Center for African American
History & Culture at the College of Charleston
Description
Some of the first tales of mermaids and merwomen were brought to
America by Africans enslaved along the coast of South Carolina. Many
of these folktales were stories of African ocean and river goddesses.
Because of the rich oral traditions of these peoples, few if any of
these stories were written down until they were recorded by
collectors of folk tales at the end of the 19th century.
You are invited to …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

 
I’ve been out of town for almost 3 weeks, so I haven’t been able to participate in the Artsy Bloggers roundups.  I am back in the studio for a few days, and wanted to catch up with my Artsy Blogger gang. Here are their latest links!

Cloudy skies on fabric with Tangled Thread
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to create your own hand-painted fantasy skies on fabric.

Layers Upon Layers
Book arts resources to either get you started or to inspire your further exploration!

Quick Visual Prompt
Visual prompt from the book Art Escapes.

Quilters “Going Green” – Has This Changed Your Quilting?
Mary …read more

Crocheted baby sweater and cap
Caron Yarns commissioned Noreen to design an adorable baby sweater and cap. Here’s the patttern for it.
Layers Upon Layers
Give your photos a graphic quality that will make them pop!
Make a Very Personal Gift with Scrap Girls Products
What more personal gift could you make for a friend or loved one than one which memorializes a major accomplishment?
Stretch the Baking Soda Box to the Freezer
Simple and money-saving reuse for your spice jars.
Yard Sale Quilters
Quilters frequently check out yard sales to find items they can recycle into their art.
 Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright

Emergency Response Studio
Artist Paul Villinski is transforming an old trailer into a sustainable working space for displaced or visiting artists.

Layers Upon Layers
Get in on a giveaway! Cyndi has copies of “Altered You!” to pass out to some lucky winners!
Matchbook Favors are Hot, Hot, Hot!
Eileen recently started making mint matchbook favors and has discovered these things are hot! Everybody wants them. Here she shares a list of other uses and things to include. Some ideas are hers and some have come from clever customers. Can you add any to the list?

The completed covered notebook …read more

 
Cool Journal Tool
Try this fun tool to create art for your journal, or just to play
Cotton Monsters! The Work of Jennifer Strunge
See some of Strunge’s amazing and fun soft sculptures made from recycled clothing and linens.
Eco crafts- Credit card bobbins
How to recycle old credit cards into bobbins for embroidery floss, crochet cotton or, threads or yarn.
Homecoming Mum Season Alert
If you live in Texas, Oklahoma and other parts of the South and are in junior high or high school (or know anyone who is , it’s time to get started on your homecoming mums. Go team!
Layers …read more

There’s a really good tassel tutorial at tassels
It’s in a needle tatting site, but there’s cross fertilization there for whatever your yarn craft is!

13 Quilting & Fabric Arts Projects While Watching the Olympics
Mary Emma at Quilting & Patchwork gives you some project suggestions for the Olympics

Eco crafts: Hand made journals, notebooks and sketchbooks
I’ve designed a whole bunch of really fun hand made books to combine your recycling with your yarn crafts!

Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi is collecting everyone’s favorite art quote. Do you have a favorite you’d like to add?

Personalize Anything with Lazertran Decals
Eileen illustrates how to personalize any solid surface with Lazertran Decals. They�re easy to use and the possibilities are endless. …read more