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Giveaway Announcement “Beyond Nuno PDF e-book “
Zed of “Felt By Zed” is hosting a Giveaway on “The Felting and Fiber Studio” site for her new PDF e-book, “Beyond Nuno”. The book is 72 pages and is all about using fabrics in wet felting, how and...
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A Bit Off Topic – Metal Clay For Jewelry Makers
I was sent this book to review – but it’s been quite a while since I’d worked in metal clay. So, I asked a friend, Joan Castle, who also crochets and knits, if she could tell us about this new...
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Tailored Tie Flowers + Giveaway + Discount
Hooray! Today is my stop for the blog tour for the new book Indygo Junction’s Fabric Flowers by Amy Barickman. Lucky me, the publisher sent me a review copy of the book, plus two Clover Kanzashi...
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A Priceless Wedding {Book Review & Giveaway!}
If you’re planning a wedding, you need to get your hands on a copy of A Priceless Wedding by Sara Cotner author of the popular blog 2000 Dollar Budget Wedding! Sara shares her own wedding journey and...
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Handmade Hostess: Book Review
Handmade Hostess just came out. And, oh what a spectacular book it is! Kelly Lee-Creel and Rebecca Soder teamed up, and their work is just impeccable. The book shows us 12 party ideas from top to...
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Rocking The Tunisian
Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published. I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book: It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet...
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Book Giveaway & Interview with Author Betty Bee!
I just adore the quirky vintage style of self-proclaimed 1950′s fan and passionate crafter Betty Bee! I received a copy of her new book, Handmade Wedding Crafts, and was immediately smitten with her...
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Crochet-opedia
If you’ve ever wanted a great reference book for crochet stitches and techniques, for levels from beginner to intermediate, from the crochet mundane to the crochet ethereal, this book might be just...
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Winner of Handmade Wedding Crafts!
I love reviewing and giving away books here at DIY Weddings! I wish I had a copy for each person who entered, but I’m thrilled to be able to share Handmade Wedding Crafts by Betty Bee with at least...
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Book Review – Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville
Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville RRP$24.99 You can’t pop a square peg into a round hole and you can’t pop everyone into the same knitting pattern. Sally shows you how to adapt and draft...
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Book Review – Just Like Me Knits by Brandy Fortune
Just Like Me Knits RRP $19.99 by Brandy Fortune from Pixie Purls If your little princess is into dolls (15-18inch) then the patterns in this book will have her giggling and jumping with glee....
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Looming News
When you want to take a break from crochet or when you want to use yarn to make a project you can combine with crochet, loom knitting might be for you. It’s really pretty easy, turns out a nicely...
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New issue: Stitch & Thimble
A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says, I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5....
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This Tunisian Is For You!
I recently got my hands on Kim Guzman’s latest book, “Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide.” You’re gonna like this book! For a fairly small soft cover book, this stitch guide is packed with useful...
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Review: “Shots and Stripes” book
Kaffe Fassett and coauthor Liza Prior Lucy have a new book out this month, Kaffe Fassett Shots and Stripes. Happily, I received a review copy from the publicist at STC Craft who allowed me to ask the...
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Perfect Wedding Favours {Book Review & Giveaway!}
Offering your wedding guests edible treats as a remembrance of the day is a time-honored tradition. If you want to go beyond the usual {though always welcome!} bag of pastel-colored candy almonds be...
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100 Lace Flowers To Crochet
Oh, are you going to love this book! I’ve read, reviewed, and used other crochet books that feature floral motifs – but this one is special! Caitlin Sainio (who also authored 100 Snowflakes To...
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Winner! {Perfect Wedding Favours}
It’s time to announce the winner of Perfect Wedding Favours by Susannah Blake! Thanks to everyone who left a comment. The winner is: Comment #19 Jen V. Getting married this summer. Would LOVE to...
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Book review: Doodle Stitching–Embroidery & Beyond
If Aimee Ray wants to write it, I want to read it. If she wants to design it, I want to stitch it. So when I received a review copy of the third book in her Doodle Stitching series, I had to do a...
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COOK BOOK GIVEAWAY!! Cupcake Decorating Lab
UPDATE: Congratulations to Penny! Her comment was randomly drawn to win. Thank you to all for participating. Stay tuned for more cookbook giveaways… Are you the baking and decorating sort? Love...
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New Sockupied is Here!
If you need a bit of sock inspiration to take on the go, check out the latest issue of Sockupied, the interactive sock knitting magazine from Interweave. This season’s issue includes a look at small...
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Colorful Granny Squares
This book is truly colorful and is full of wonderful granny squares that will inspire you to organize all your partial skeins of yarn to create many, many squares. There are oodles of free granny...
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Sunflowers Galore!
I don’t know if all 50 of these are technically sunflowers, but I do know they are all lovely! Kristin Nicholas has created so many flower patterns in so many colors and textures that you’ll find...
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How To Make 100 Crochet Appliques
If you like to add small bits of crochet to garments, totes, and accessories, this book has plenty of material for you. This book contains groupings of appliques that will please you and others....
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Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book Review (Knitting)
Since I’m neither an accomplished nor an avid knitter, I asked my friend, Mandy Pedigo, to write this review for me. Mandy is a very accomplished fiber atrist, completing her degree in fiber arts....
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COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY!! No Bake Makery AND Make Some Sweechies
Wednesday is giveaway day, and I have a good one for ya’. No Bake Makery: More than 80 Two-Bite Treats Made with Lovin’, Not an Oven, by Cristina Suarez Krumsick, from Grand Central Publishing....
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Book Review- Paper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut and Fold
Paper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut & Fold by Hiroshi Hayakawa is one of those books that you can simple sit back and enjoy the experience of making something, kind of like paint by numbers. Making...
View ArticleA Good Oldie For You!
This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters. I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my...
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Book Review: Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh
Were you one of those teenagers that cut words and phrases out of magazines and made collages? Or did you study type or graphic design in college? Well, I did both and this book Creative Lettering:...
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Win a copy of the book 500 Paper Objects by Gene McHugh
Let me first say I have 3 of the books from this series and I am beyond tickled to be able to offer you lucky Craft Gossip readers a chance to win a copy of the latest installment of the Lark Crafts...
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GIVEAWAY!! Me (My Book): Sugarlicious. I’ll Even Sign It.
I told you Wednesday would be giveaway day. Luckily, if I have nothing to give away I always have me. (Me, me, me, it’s all about me, right?) My book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every...
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Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite. I cannot wait to see other...
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Bead Bugs: Book Review and Giveaway
I had the pleasure of reviewing this book “Bead Bugs: Cute, Creepy, and Quirky Projects to Make with Beads, Wire, and Fun Found Objects,” by Amy Kopperude. This book includes twenty-three fun...
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Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book For Knitters
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is...
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Giveaway: Beer Crafts: Making the Most of Your Cans, Bottle Caps, and Labels
Do you love campy, kitschy and cool crafts? I do and I also love packaging and labels. They make some of the best craft supplies. Beer Crafts: Making the Most of Your Cans, Bottle Caps, and Labels is...
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Scrap Metal Musical Instruments
Childs Play Music shares this article on creating musical instruments with scrap metal. How perfect would these be for yard play? Not only do they resemble up-cycled or reclaimed art they are...
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Storyland Cross Stitch Book Review
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has a great review of a recent release from Anova Books. The Cross-Stitch book is called Storyland Cross Stitch and it seems it is chock full of great projects. I...
View ArticleCrochet At Home
This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight! In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch. The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is...
View ArticleBlueprint Crochet Sweaters
If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a...
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Lesson Plans – 15 Books And Craft Ideas
A Crafty Crow Shares her bloggers round-up of books with matching crafts. The perfect addition to your homeschooling or summer activities list. Visit the Crafty Crow for the list of tutorials to go...
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Giveaway! “Handbag Designer 101” USA ONLY
Most of us would love to create a craft or designer item that would become so popular that we would have a spot on QVC and have our bags featured, and featured in publications about our spectacular...
View ArticlePut Some Texture In Your Crochet!
Texture and stitches that create texture are one of the fun parts of crochet. Texture creates a lot of visual interest in what otherwise be a bland yarn or design and can be integral to a project –...
View ArticleCrocheter’s Companion
Forget this very strange picture and trust me when I say that this little book is what a crocheter would want to have in her (his) bag as a companion. It’s a nifty, compact, thorough resource that is...
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Winners of our eBook giveaway “How to Make 3D Felt Vessels Using Flat Resists...
And the winners are; superstitches #5 and Theresa #13 and MamaVerch #26 and you are all in for a treat! I will be sending your emails to the ladies at “Rosie Pink” Annie and Lyn and they will send...
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New E-Book Coming…Creative Fused Glass Drop Out Vessels
I was just having a discussion with one of my glass buddies and former student (he doesn’t need me anymore), about drop outs. Well all of his questions can be answered by this new e-book that’s on its...
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Back To School Books
buggyandbuddy.com share a list of their favorite “Back to School” themed books. Charlie and Lola would have to be one of my kids favorites stories to read. The BuggyandBuddy list has a description of...
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Kids Craft – Bible Bookmarks
What you need Tongue Depressors or Large Craft/Popsicle Sticks Paints Stickers Full tutorial over on our Sister site CraftBits.com…
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Let’s Create Play-Doh Giveaway
We are giving you the chance to win a set of the newly released box sets Play-Doh Let’s Create series: Let’s Create: Letters and Let’s Create: Shapes. Just in time for back-to-school, both books in...
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Couture Prairie by Rachel Ashwell {Blog Book Tour & Giveaway}
When Rachel Ashwell introduced Shabby Chic® back in 1989 I instantly connected to her beautiful yet comfortable style. Rachel’s aesthetic of pretty pastels, distressed finishes and peeling paint, soft...
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Knit a Dress for Your Soap Bottle
Dishcloths and washcloths are a lot of fun to knit, so why not add a little more knitting to the kitchen? The Leisure Arts booklet Dishcloth Dresses by Debbie Trainor has 12 patterns for little...
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