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On the Bookshelves
To Be Read:
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AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renee Rigdon
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The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques by Nick Robinson
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Fashion by David Kunzle
Reading:
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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston
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Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer
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The Knitter’s Year by Debbie Bliss
Just Finished:
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DomiKNITrix: Whip Your Knitting Into Shape by Jennifer Stafford
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Sewing Lingerie by Linda Neubauer
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The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques by Sara Withers
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Easy Crocheted Accessories by Carol Meldrum
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Crafty Resources
- 3dBeading.com
- Alexander Henry Fabrics Inc
- Amity Mama – generic man gift ideas thread
- Amy Butler Design
- Antimony & Lace
- Burda Open Source *free* sewing patterns
- Craft Boom (marketing an art and craft business online)
- Craft Leftovers craft blog
- Crafting a Green World
- CraftStylish Magazine
- Crocheted Shrug Tutorial
- Etsy
- Fabric.com
- Family Fun – handmade Christmas gifts
- Ghees
- Goth fashion links – buy or DIY
- Goth sewing pattern links
- Hancocks-Paducah
- Handbag Supplies (UMX)
- Harmony Art
- Kirin Notebook – textiles, design and craft
- Knit and Tonic
- Knitting Pattern Central
- Kona Bay Fabric
- Lion Brand Yarn
- Men’s fleecy hoodie instructions
- Michael Miller Fabrics
- Michael’s
- Moda Fabrics
- Near Sea Naturals
- Organic Cotton Plus
- Period Fabric
- PM Organics
- Poetic and Chic – LV necklace
- Rifferaff
- Sew Mama Sew
- Sew Mama Sew – gift ideas
- Tall Poppy Craft
- The Fat Quarter Shop
- The Knitting Site
- Tina Givens
- Tissuepapers Tie-on Slippers
- Tula Pink
- U-Handbag
- Yarndex
Monthly Archives: April 2006
Crafty
I have some semblance of organisation in the house. My ‘craft’ books are in the spare room along with my sewing machine (gathering dust) and all my craft supplies and materials So at least I have found a home for … Continue reading
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Tips on Collecting Old Books
Tips on Collecting Old Books A good way to learn the art of purchasing “old things with class” is by building a stirring book collection. Rows and rows of “Reader’s Digest Condensed Books” is not my idea of interesting library. … Continue reading
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What Should You Collect?
Almost everyone owns a book, and many of us may be very proud of how many we have accumulated. But are they collectible? Consider the following criteria: Generally Not Collectible – The vast majority of books, especially paperbacks, book club … Continue reading
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stuff I do lament
Australia is an awesome place for crafty people. Lincraft is a chain of fabric/craft shops which has a huge amount of materials, then there’s Spotlight which is one of my all time fav shops. lol last time I went back … Continue reading
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