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Plastic Canvas iPod Case – Make it Today, Use it Tomorrow

July 30, 2010
Plastic Canvas iPod Case – Make it Today, Use it Tomorrow

From Family Fun magazine’s website comes this cute holder for an iPod or other MP3 player. It’s made using mostly exposed plastic canvas and a bit of stitching. You could easily make it in an afternoon.
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What Kind of Needlepoint Club Would You Like to See? (now revised)

July 27, 2010

I’ve been thinking about offering a monthly needlepoint club for 2011 but I’m torn about what to do and I’d like you to help me decide by participating in this poll. My plan is to offer one project per month. The packet will include line-drawn canvas, instructions and, possibly, threads (I’m still debating that...
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Interview about Needlepoint

July 26, 2010
Interview about Needlepoint

Originally posted 2009-07-19 07:35:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I’m so delighted that my friend Sister Diane interviewed me for one of my favorite blogs, Craftypod. We talk about needlepoint, why it’s such a great craft, and how we can change how needlepoint is perceived. Check it out!
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Blackwork Accessories Class

July 22, 2010
Blackwork Accessories Class

Blackwork can be done on any countable ground, linen, needlepoint canvas, or evenweave fabric. It’s historic, easy and fresh. In my new on-line class, beginning, August 1 (that’s in less than 2 weeks), you’ll learn Blackwork, whether on fabric or canvas, while making three charming accessories: a change purse, pictured above, a checkbook cover,...
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Needlepoint Trade Secrets: One chapter free download & special offer

July 21, 2010
Needlepoint Trade Secrets: One chapter free download & special offer

In my book, Needlepoint Trade Secrets, I share hundreds of tips with you about doing needlepoint and other needlework. I like the book so much I keep a copy on my desk as a reference. It’s summer and I have two special offers for you, good through Labor Day (how’s that for a vacation...
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Stash Credits since November 2009

stash credits +1045, with 197 threads used up.

Join the fun by counting your thread credits. +1 for every thread used from stash. +4 more if you use it up. -2 if you buy a new thread for a project.

In spite of all this, the stash is still HUGE!

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