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By Sherri Osborn, About.com Guide to Family Crafts since 1997

Crafty Blogs to Explore - 14th Edition

Sunday October 5, 2008
There are so many treasures shared this week... Among other things, you will be amazed a home-made witch with a face "only a mother could love"; be inspired to create a secret square pocket that can be used on a scrapbook page, altered book, or even a home-made card; and even learn how to add some dimension to your stitching projects using textured embroidery floss:
  • Crafty Princess Diaries - As crafters we have an advantage over most folks because we can often wear what we make. See what Tim Gunn from Project Runway has to say about what to wear this season and how accessories play a part.

  • Cathie Filian - Take a sneak peek at the Emmy Nominated, Halloween craft show, Witch Crafts on DIY Network and check out the complete project list (with instructions) from the series.

  • Cross Stitch at About.com - Connie's been having some fun with FurTaStitch floss. See what she's been up to and learn more about stitching with textured flosses.

  • Aileen's Musings - Stop by and meet Zoraida the good witch, she's just flown in on Air Broom. She wanted to be here in plenty of time for the Art Muse Contest Aileen is hosting!

  • Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - A 10 commandment bracelet is in surgery this week and gets a make over into an asymmetrical necklace.

  • Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter - Margot has made the executive decision to split her blog in two. Introducing the brand spanking new The Impatient Crafter™ blog! A new destination for all things crafty!

  • Layers Upon Layers - Be inspired by artist Nicola Dale's amazing book arts!

  • Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world - There are crafty tasty treats this week at Craftside with an inside peek into the book Artisan Chocolates, a recycled book slider idea, design points from Singer Decorative Machine Stitching, eye and soul candy from the new book Knitting Art and a secret square altered art page tutorial.

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