• 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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• A Collage a Day: Monday
  Find a week’s worth of collage prompts for your journal.
• Annual Woven Narrow Scarf Challenge
  Meg is hosting her annual woven narrow scarf challenge- hmmm….
• Layers Upon Layers
  Making monoprint background papers is an addictive activity…
• Pin or Bias Tape Weaving Patterns
  Have you ever tried bias tape or pin weaving? Here are some links to patterns for some lovely woven projects – no loom required!
• Round Robin Time Again for the Fiber Divas
  Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork mentions an idea for a Round Robin in your quilting group.
• Sew your own tutus
  Delight a little girl in your life with her very own handmade tutu!

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• 10 reasons why sewing is good for the economy
  Is the economy getting you down? Check out Chloe’s fun list of the top 10 reasons why sewing is good for you and the economy!
• A Kiss is Still a Kiss…
  Visual prompt about kissing.
• How to Protect Your Work from Copyright Infringement
  If your artwork appears on the Internet, you need to now how to protect it from theft.
• Layers Upon Layers
  Layers Upon Layers continues to explore lot of different snow-themed art works.
• Remade Roses That Last Forever
  Explore some eco-friendly alternatives to live roses.
• Story People Dolls
  Tottie Tomato was walking past the Story Door, when she heard all kinds of noises. She opened the Story Door and out tumbled the Story People Dolls…
• When There Are Aspects You Can’t Control in Your Quilting Business
  Mary Emma, at Quilting and Patchwork, discusses what happens when there are factors you can’t control in your quilting (or any small) business, particularly appropriate for today’s world.

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• Angels can be tiny
  Noreen has designed some tiny spool knitted angels that are easy and charming.
• Layers Upon Layers
  Cyndi explores making small quilts from rusted fabric.
• Painted Valentine Hearts Champagne Flutes
  Make two of these romantic Valentine flutes for a special couple. Add a bottle of bubbly for a complete gift!
• Photo Phun!
  Some photos to use for your journals any way you choose.
• Should We Brand or Not Brand Our Quilting?
  Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork discusses the latest buzz word in business…branding.
• What to Do With Used Disposable Pens
  Don’t send your old pens to the landfill. The Pen Guy wants them for his art cars and pentings!
• What to do when your sewing machine says “no!”
  Is your sewing machine acting up? Here are a few basic trouble-shooting tips to that can get you back sewing.

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• 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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• 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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• 10 Romantic Crafts for Valentine’s Day
  Roundup of beautiful crafts to make your day special.
• Layers Upon Layers
  Every day, new information on classes and educational opportunities are being added to Layers Upon Layers!
• Quiltmaking with Paper
  If you don’t have time for full-fledged quilts, try making them from paper and mixed media. Fun for youngsters, too.
• Repurposing Old Books
  Reader Dell wanted to glue book pages together for a purely decorative book, while Eileen wanted to do so to make a secret box book. Look at the happy result.
• Spirit of Peace Spool Knitter
  Noreen’s been praying for peace, and that inspired her to paint a special spool knitter.
• Woven heart for Valentine’s Day
  Use fabric and fusible webbing to create a pretty woven heart – perfect for filling with goodies and giving to your sweetie on Valentine’s Day!
• Your Perfect Day
  Another visual journal prompt.

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• 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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• 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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• 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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