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Archive for the ‘Blog of the Week’ Category

December 21st, 2006

Blog of the Week About A Man With Yarn Issues

The blog of the week is Its A Purl Man about a guy in Boston with yarn issues. Stop by and check out his blog and be sure to listen to some of his podcasts! He has his OWN music. It’s a riot and he is very good.
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By Cathy -- 0 comments

November 1st, 2006

Decorating With Your Needlework

Nola Cooper’s ‘The Classic Life Magazine’ has an article titled Why “Decorating Your Space”.  She discusses decorating your space whether large or small.  Her example is decorating her small powder room.  Here’s an idea - if you have a space to decorate, consider using an original needlework piece that you made as the focal point.  […]

By Cathy -- 2 comments

October 12th, 2006

A Cool Gift to Sew

Liz Smith, in Bebestages, writes about a very cool item that wouldn’t be hard to make as a gift for a new mom or an expectant mom.
It is a snack pack for the stroller or shopping cart. […]

By Cathy -- 2 comments

October 4th, 2006

Needlecraft: Jewelry Making

What a cool way to use thread!  I never considered jewelry making a needlcraft, but it really is!  Check out Adornments by Lynn.  I really like these bracelets.
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By Cathy -- 1 comment

September 20th, 2006

An Irish Crafters Story

The blog of the week is An Irish Crafterworkers Good Life.  I particularly like her ‘Lucky Star’ post about the joys and perils of felting.
The sub-title of her blog is - The daily creativity of love, life & work.  Isn’t that what we all strive for - creativity in our love, our lives and our […]

By Cathy -- 0 comments

September 13th, 2006

A great Blog

Just ran across this blog - The Blond Mom Blog.  If you want a great read, check it out - you’ll be glad you did.
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September 11th, 2006

Blog of the Week

Each week I’ll highlight a really good blog about needle work.  This week it’s The Yarn Harlot.  Stephanie Pearl-McPhee goes on (and on) about knitting.  This is a really cool blog where Stephanie talks about her knitting life and sometimes her regular life.  It is well written and has links to some cool patterns.  Enjoy.
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By Cathy -- 0 comments

June 30th, 2006

Blog of the Week - the Stitching side of Kitters

This week I’m featuring Ami’s blog, the stitching side of kitters. Ami features stitching updates and various stitching memes in her blog. The photos she shares of her WIP and completed works are quite lovely, and her writing is an enjoyable read.

If you need some inspiration to keep yourself on track and motivated […]

By Deb -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2006

Blog of the Week- katherine kerr of the Hermitage

This week I am highlighting the blog of katherine kerr of the Hermitage. I have in the past been a member of the SCA, and find all of her pages on her site both informative and enjoyable. For needleworkers in general, you may prefer the pages on garb and embroidery.

I decided to feature […]

By Deb -- 1 comment

June 16th, 2006

Blog of the Week - Ladybug’s Stitches

This week’s blog, Ladybug’s Stitches, hails from Switzerland, and Elanor graciously posts her entries in French? and also an English translation.

The Heirloom Family Sampler which she recently finished (congrats!) is delightful and a beautiful work of art. Elanor also stitches freestyle embroidery, and shares lovely photos of flowers from the garden.

I enjoy reading her […]

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