I was introduced to the Cloth Paper Scissors magazine from Cathy Smay, one of the first artists I interviewed for my “Telling Your Story” newspaper column. After subscribing and reading a couple of issues, I ordered a couple years of past issues. I often refer to them for inspiration. When I heard that Interweave was…
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Sew Wild Inspired Fabric
As I said yesterday about Sew Wild, Alisa Burke’s new book, she really inspired me to try some of her techniques. This is one she demonstrated on her DVD. I started with some fabric from my stash. I still like this fabric after making a wallhanging out of it years ago, but probably won’t use…
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When I first saw this book in publicity sent out by Interweave, I immediately loved the book’s cover image! When I received the book the other day to review, I could not put it down. Sew Wild – Creating Stitch and Mixed Media is written by Alisa Burke, a painter and mixed-media artist who returned…
Read MoreReview: Quilting Arts In Stitches 3
I just downloaded this newly released emag the other day from Interweave. I’ve really enjoyed the first two issues and was anxious to see what they came up with this time. This issue offers a variety of articles and projects including: Stitch as Mark with Gwen Hedley: Learn how Gwen transforms her sketches into…
Read MoreGiveaway: Growing Up Sew Liberated
GIVEAWAY WINNER – #4 – Eileen of New York! Well, it’s time for another craft book giveaway! This one is the brand new release from Interweave: “Growing Up Sew Liberated – making handmade clothes and projects for your creative child.” This book, written by Meg McElwee, is organized in chapters that follow the activities in…
Read MoreHandcrafted Jewelry Studio Review
Although I would not give up my “real” books and magazines, I really like some of these new emags. When I was given the opportunity to review this, I wasn’t sure. However, I really liked In Stitches emag, so I’d take a look at this one. This emag focuses on mixed-media jewelry. There is over…
Read MoreGiveaway: The Printed Pattern
Giveaway Winner – #7 Debi Ziemer of Louisville, KY Today’s book review and giveaway is for The Printed Pattern – Techniques and Projects for Inspiring Printmaking and Surface Design by mother and daughter team, Rebecca and Yvonne Drury whose line of wallpapers, printed fabrics, lampshades, and furniture have been featured in publications around the globe…
Read MoreReview – In Stitches Vol 2
Since we bought identical cameras for Christmas, I’ve been wanting to make a cover for my camera strap to distinguish my camera from hubby’s. I just had no idea where to start and this might have been one of those projects I put on the back burner until I downloaded this emag. I was excited…
Read MoreGiveaway: The Artful Bird
Winner is #3 – Kathy Sands from Illinois – Congrats! Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for more giveaways! What a delightful book I received to review recently. I will be giving The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew away next week. Check out the details below. If you are interested in…
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