Artsy bloggers link round-up

March 7, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Help for left handed crafters
    Are you a lefty who has problems with embroidery patterns? Check out this tutorial of basic embroidery stitches - made specifically for left handed embroiderers.
  • How to Rescue Family Heritage Photos
    Eileen just completed a photo restoration class and made an exciting discovery in the process.
  • Layers Upon Layers
    All this month, Cyndi will be featuring book artists and book making projects!
  • Providing Bird Nesting Materials
    The best materials to provide, plus a creative way to house them.
  • 10 Reasons to Photograph Your Quilts
    Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork lists ten reasons for preserving your quilts with photographs…this can apply to other crafts, too.
  • Doll Festival for Girl’s Day
    March 3 was Girl’s Day in Japan. It’s time for little girls to be celebrated and wished good health, and all good things. Traditionally a gorgeous display of heirloom dolls is arranged for the Doll Festival that accompanies Girls Day. Noreen has her own way of celebrating Doll Festival….

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Artsy bloggers link round-up

February 28, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

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Artsy bloggers link round-up

February 21, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
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Artsy bloggers link round-up

February 14, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
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Artsy bloggers link round-up

February 6, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Free Valentine’s Day crafts for your kids
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your whole family and have fun with these easy free craft patterns.
  • Layers Upon Layers
    Cyndi is looking at snow-themed art this month. Got any you want to share?
  • Monogrammed Mug Filled with Charm - and Goodies
    This sweet candy-filled and monogrammed mug is perfect for Valentine’s or any other gift occasion. If you’ve never painted on ceramic, here’s the easy how-to.
  • Upcycled Flatware Jewelry
    Junk Creation is highlighting some flatware turned unique jewelry from Tempest in a Teapot..
  • What do yarnies want from indie designers?
    Noreen was the guest on the blogradio show, ‘Getting Loopy’, the other evening. She asked the listeners a few questions. The host of the show, Mary Beth Temple really liked that and has made a quick survey up to give feedback to designers. She’s also offering a cone of Lion Brand’s new superfine Wool Stainless Steel yarn as a prize.

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Artsy bloggers link round-up

January 31, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Background Pages Tutorial
    How to create unique background pages for your journal.
  • Barbara Brackman Designs Obama Fabric You Can Print
    For Obama enthusiasts or those simply interested in history, you’ll find Obama designs you can print on fabric.
  • Layers Upon Layers
    Mixed media artist Andi Stern of The Embellishment Cafe shares her wonderful fiber arts.
  • Recycle Runway
    Need some inspiration for your next sewing project? Don’t buy more fabric - check out your recycling bin instead!
  • Valentine’s Day Projects
    The crafty people at The Artful Crafter have started putting up new Valentine’s Day projects. Here’s the first: a heart-shaped wish pillow, along with links to previous fun Valentine’s Day ideas.
  • Wild and Woolie Spool knitted doll
    Into every ‘Yarnie’s life a little wild and wooliness should unfurl, at one time or another! Noreen’s designed a VERY wild and woolie spool knitted doll -so much fun!
  • Win Printing by Hand
    A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens (deadline to enter end of day Jan. 30)

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Artsy bloggers link round-up

January 23, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
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Artsy bloggers link round-up

January 16, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Layers Upon Layers
    A piano hinge paperbag book tutorial by my friend Elizabeth!
  • Nothing in My Hands
    Some articles on drawing hands to try in your visual journal.
  • Polymer Clay Snow People
    Eileen shows you how to make a polymer clay snow people sculpture. You can buy commercial polymer clay or cook up your own in the kitchen.
  • Rosie Recycle Hurrah!
    Noreen’s just thrilled! She’s been working really hard to finish her new book of wonderful little dolls- Rosie Recycle- and she’s tapdancing on the moon, because Rosie Recycle is done! wheee!
  • Valentine’s Day craft ideas
    Get a head start on your Valentine’s Day crafting with free patterns & tutorials from Tangled Thread. There are hand and machine sewn crafts, cross stitch patterns and more!
  • Win a copy of Wrapped with Style
    You chance to win a guide on unique gift wrapping.

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Artsy bloggers link round-up

January 9, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Drawer Pull & Pants Hanger Project
    Turn these items into a unique photo display via Craftynest.
  • Gravestone Rubbings for Fabric Art
    Mary Emma, at Quilting and Patchwork, discovered instructions for turning gravestone rubbings into fabric art and family history.
  • How to Make Soap Petals
    Soap petals are simply silk flower and leaf petals dipped in melted soap. They are single use and look pretty sitting beside the sink. Let Eileen show you how to make them.
  • Layers Upon Layers
    Cyndi is hosting an educational blitz this month, and she’s wondering if you know of classes she should add to the list.
  • Mapping the layout for a new book
    Noreen is working really hard on a new book that she’ll be releasing very soon. It’s called: Rosie Recycle Pin Dolls, and it’s full of adorable little dolls that combine recycling with knitting or crochet or spool knitting. Right now, she’s up to the gills in the layout process….
  • New Year’s resolutions for your studio
    Is there something you want to change about your studio this year? Chloe has some New Year’s resolution suggestions to get you started.

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January 3, 2009 by Chloe Findlay-Harder  
Filed under Arts & Crafts

  • Favorite 2008 posts from Tangled Thread
    Chloe has gone through the archives and has selected her favorite posts from 2008 to share with you.
  • Favorite Junk Creation Posts of 2008
    Peggy takes a look back at junk artists and junk creations featured in 2008.
  • Goodbye 2008
    Saying farewell to 2008.
  • Inkle loom dimensions
    Years ago, Noreen’s husband built Noreen a really wonderful inkle loom using reclaimed wood from old pallets. One of Noreen’s readers asked for the dimensions, as her husband is building her an inkle loom. So, Noreen took pics and measured the loom. Anything to help another weaver!
  • Layers Upon Layers
    Cyndi is wondering what the best advice you every received is…
  • Looking for Scrapbooking Supplies?
    Wherever you live, if you’re looking for scrapbooking or paper crafting supplies, Eileen can help you find what you need.

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