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Cryptozoologist Caroline Smith goes treats us to an in-depth study of the Voroidae, published by Nudibranch and Narwhal Publications. Her cladistic analysis is in full color and starts with a shared characteristic, the Blaberblemious Gland.
My sister gave me Voroidae… Read More ...
This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing!
… Read More ...“Festive Zebra” is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini.
I randomly decided to do a Google search for ‘iPhone craft app’ (or iPod touch in my case) here is what I found:
Stitchminder FREE
… Read More ...The program provides four customizable counters that can be used to track rows completed, pattern
Aw, man… Craftzine is no longer going to be printed. I’m so sad! There’s something about getting a fun magazine in the mail that you just can’t get from looking at stuff on the internet.
#10 will be their last … Read More ...
I’m so torn! I love this book and do not want to give it away to some worthy stranger on the internet! I will, I will, worry not!
The name of this book is Crafty Chica’s Guide to Artful Sewing… Read More ...
Surely shadow puppets count as a craft…
Well, even if they don’t they are fun and I remember loving them as a kid. I can still to a really awesome swan using my head and both hands. This would be … Read More ...
Heather Ross has given us a sneak peek on her blog at her new fabric coming out from Kokka of Japan.
I’m still not over how cute her mermaids and fish fabrics were and now UNICORNS?! Will we ever … Read More ...
Interweave Launches Stitch Magazine
, a Fresh, Contemporary Sewing
Magazine for DIY Fashion and Home-Sewing Enthusiasts
This new mag looks pretty good. I’m in love with that cute skirt on the cover.
Check out the website: InterweaveStitch.com
Find out more … Read More ...
The first annual Marin Art & Jazz Festival is looking for a few more vendors. Have a look at: http://westcoastarts.org/festival.html to get and exiting preview of this two Jazz Event honoring Jon Hendricks. Join crafters, artisans, and vendors from across
A few months ago I got an e-mail from Jaime Guthals at Interweave Press. She wanted to share the news about Quilting Arts Television. Quilting Arts TV (QATV) is the new craft television show that launched this year on … Read More ...
Immedium, Inc. proudly announces the publication of The Woollyhoodwinks
vs. The Dark Patch, the first story of the popular plush dolls known affectionately as the Woollyhoodwinks.
Illustrated by the creators Jeff Root and Scott Runcorn, and written by their … Read More ...
Our very own Knitting Craft Gossip Editor Vicki Howell is starting a very interesting call to crafters. From her post:
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps
(pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on … Read More ...
The Lotta Jansdotter Book Opening at Craft Gym was a wonderful turn out. Attendees got to make sample prints from lino cut and carved vegetables. Lotta had a great table-side manner and would encourage people to experiment with their designs. … Read More ...
Make It Mine Magazine
(MIMM) has been on our local news stands for a couple months now. With the holiday rush over, I have had a chance to read the magazine in depth. It is published by well known Kalmbach … Read More ...
Make It Mine
offers step-by-step instructions with photos and illustrations to guide readers through each project. The magazine provides basic information on techniques to help even the most inexperienced crafter get started. Make It Mine even provides tips to ensure … Read More ...
