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

 
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

My daughter-in-law just sent me this link….
One of our family’s favorite authors is  Terry Pratchett. He has created a fabulous fantasy series about ‘Discworld’ that is pure delight.  Recently, he was diagnosed with alzheimer’s, which is a nightmare.
His fans adore him (and his work), and some of them have just  made a terribly sweet gesture of their love.
They have made him a comfortghan, with images based on his books. Here’s the link: Terry Pratchett

Fun Advertising & Junk Mail Art
Check out Sandy Schimmel Gold’s take on some music legends.
Memory Pillows & Throws From Neckties
Quilters share queries about using neckties for quilts and fabric art.
What’s the Best Craft from Recycled Materials?
What’s best for you depends on whether you craft solely for fun or also for profit, as well as what recyclable materials you have access to. But here are a bunch of recycled craft ideas from Eileen to get you started.
Bloggy giveaways on Hankeringforyarn
My contests to win butterfly and dragonfly earrings as well as a handmade tatting shuttle continue until Sunday. Be sure …read more

Butterfly earrings
I’m in love with some new metallic threads, so I’ve tatted some butterfly earrings. But first, I tatted them in hemp cord….
Comforting crafts
What crafts do you like to do when you’re not feeling all that great?
Layers Upon Layers
Here are some of the places you can go online when dumpster-diving fails you!
Many Uses of Catalog Pages to Entertain Cats
Free kitty and human fun via junk mail.
Postcard Journal
Using postcards as journal entries
Scrap Girls Did it Again: A Fresh Look for the Refresh Collection
If you’ve never tried digital scrapbooking or card making, here’s your chance to try …read more

This week’s round up is just wonderful! Enjoy!
An “Elephant” Strategy to Quilting Business Success
In her new book, Karin Abarbanel provides a woman’s “go-for-it!” guide to developing a business…whether in quilting, crafts, or other areas.
Does Your Art Shock You?
If you are startled when you look at your art the next day, you are doing something right.
Eco projects to celebrate Earth Day
This is my entry for the week. I have been having a wonderful time reclaiming wood from a broken loom and a melted down old desk. I’ve made some very fine bag handles and some fab eco bracelets. Every …read more