Crafty Blogs to Explore - 19th Edition

So many creative blogs to explore and so little time... What are you waiting for?

• Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - Why shouldn't your napkins be cozy? Check out a super easy recycled sweater napkin ring project and listen to a cool tune while making them.

• Cross Stitch at About.com - Add some flair to your Thanksgiving decor with these free Cross Stitch Patterns.

• Alexa Westerfield a.k.a. Swelldesigner - What are you thankful for this season? Express and share those blessings in this simple pumpkin painting project!

• The Crochet Dude - Drew's new book of crochet patterns called "Designs for Guys" launched on Sunday! Click the link to see photos of the fun in Houston!

• Layers Upon Layers - Cyndi has declared that November is "Take a (New) Artist to Lunch Month"! Come and meet extraordinary artists that you probably haven't run into before throughout this whole month!

• Crafty Princess Diaries - What does The Matrix have to do with crafting? Listen to Morpheus and he will tell you.

• The Impatient Crafter - Madge visits Terri O Radio for a wickedly fun two part interview on inspiration and carving out time for creativity!

• Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world - Craftside brings you a cornucopia of craftiness this week with free patterns for Sweater Surgery Ornaments, the author schedule for Felt Club, a bunch of pretty designs from 1000 Jewelry Inspirations, a tutorial on how to unspin and incorporate scrap yarn to knit up a wild scarf, a call to share your opinions for a new book and a pumpkin cheesecake recipe.

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