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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: November 2008
Crafty Christmas Presents
While I was looking through some photos trying to decide which ones to load up I came across this one. It’s a giant tartan teddy that I made a couple of Christmasses ago for my niece. At the time it … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Crafts & Design
Tagged christmas, gift, niece, presents, sewing, soft toys, tartan, teddy
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Zazzle Shop Update
PayPal Sale – EXTENDED! 10% off EVERYTHING! Ends 11/24! Use code: ZAZZLEPAYPAL
Handmade Organic Scottish Tablet (a fudge-like confection)
Yes I know the name is intriging to anyone outside of Scotland. You are probably wondering what the hell is “tablet” whereas Scottish people the world over will be drooling by now and whispering “mmmmm tablet”. Here are some photos … Continue reading
Posted in Etsy, Food & Drink
Tagged Confectionery, empireofthecat, Etsy, handmade, homemade, organic, scottish tablet, sweets, tablet
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Do I Zazzle You?
Not a lot of people know this but I also have a few more online shops :p I dunno, I guess I just can’t help collecting things (fonts, domains, online shops, books, shoes, embroidery thread, shiny things…) They were all … Continue reading
Posted in Zazzle
Tagged Arts, Crafts & Design, bags, cafepress, mousepads, mugs, t-shirts, Zazzle
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New designs now in store
Very quickly, just wanted to tell you about a couple of new designs that made it into the shop this week. Chats Noir This was uploaded today and is available on a whole bunch of yummy merchandise. I’m planning on … Continue reading
Posted in Cafepress Store
Tagged Arts, Crafts & Design, bella swan, cafepress, camcorder, chats noir, edward cullen, flip, jacob black, paris, t-shirts, twilight, vintage
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Two Dogs Yarn Shop – new online knitting shop
I have some news of a knitting kind. One of my friends has opened her new Yarn Shop, appropriately called Two Dogs Yarn Shop. <—- click here to go check it out. As you can appreciate it’s quite a big … Continue reading
New craft books
I like books. A Lot. I also like craft books. A Lot. So I’ve been looking at what’s coming out in the next few months in case there is anything that looks interesting and that I might want to buy. … Continue reading












