Reviews & Recommendations

cutest hat ever

cutest hat ever

Is this the cutest hat ever? I love it. It was a little Christmas present to myself. I found it on etsy, handmade by tomokotahara. I...

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java buzz

java buzz

Aside from the from the buzz I'm feeling from my second cup this morning, the Cup O' Joe Pincushion is getting a little "buzz" this month!...

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shazam!

This just came from Amazon...my copy of Designer Needle Felting! This looks like a great resource (race horse? Oh no, not again) for...

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felting race horses

felting race horses

Do you remember the old SNL's with Gilda Radner as Roseanne Roseannadanna? One night on the SNL News she did a whole bit on Natural Race...

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random monday

random monday

1) Candy Corn is the Devil: I can't resist. Every year it's the same thing. I buy a bag and eat it until I am sick. I know this about...

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everything is wacki-doodle…

everything is wacki-doodle…

Wackidoodle...that's a word I use a lot. Especially lately. Meaning: wonky, topsy-turvy, discombobulated, etc. We are technically "moved...

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do ya love it?

do ya love it?

I love CRAFT magazine. I check out the blog nearly every day. Issue 04 just came out and it looks as great as ever! Of course I'm biased....

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unrequited love

unrequited love

Do you all know the young and sassy shop Fred Flare? What a fun website. This time of year they have a contest followed by a "big reveal"...

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this just in…

this just in…

Is this slick or what? I just recieved this cover image of a new needle felting book I participated in! It's called "Designer Needle...

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inspiration!

inspiration!

Looky here what just came in the mail! I was just confessing a lull in creativity when I got an envelope full of inspiration from diva...

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with love from Spain

with love from Spain

Last week was my birthday. I got a little something from Spain that I wanted to share with you. My brother and sister-in-law were...

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today in Blogville

today in Blogville

I noticed it, and so did Heather. Little painted wooden baby stuff is posting all over Blogville. I don't know if there is a name for this...

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stash swap

stash swap

Fellow blogger Cristina recently posted about a great button shop in San Francisco. I've got nothing like that here in Mad City WI, so I...

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more pie please

more pie please

Cutie pies, that is! This one was sent to me by Mika. Her blog is in Japanese, but it looks to me like she's using it as a coaster for her...

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moxie-pie

moxie-pie

I love getting email from people that have used my tutorials! Remember the cutie pie? Well, Moxie made her own version, only she needle...

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gettin’ knitty

gettin’ knitty

Bop on over to Knitty.com for the new winter issue! Just in time for the holidays I did a little shibori scarf tutorial for Kristi...

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indie-go-girl!

indie-go-girl!

Just found this blog today, indie obsession, or maybe I should say, they found me! Go there to see my new PR photo...Thanks, Brandy!

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packaging smackaging

packaging smackaging

There is so much to consider when preparing for a craft fair. Not only are you creating beautiful wares to sell, but you need to have...

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bird up

bird up

a little bird interviewed me over at rare bird finds. It's a fun site that is a continual source of unique gift ideas. Plus weekly...

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now and then

now and then

I wasn't intending to post more photos from my 60's craft book this week...atleast not until my visit to Print & Pattern. I am...

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scrap-happy

scrap-happy

Greetings! I'm back from vacation. Check out what was waiting upon my return...The lovely Mims of Greenjewls sent me a box of felty...

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BW in the UK

BW in the UK

Betz White goodies travel across the pond! Check them out at liliconfetti, an online boutique that is "80% love, 10% sweetness, 10%magic"!

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Podcast Interview

Podcast Interview

I was just interviewed by Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craftsanity. She's got a great conversational interview style and her podcasts...

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