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The Fantail

http://the-fantail.blogspot.com/

My blog is where I show my latest creations, art doll pins, larger dolls, gallery work and publish the occasional appeal for help with animals. I upload fun links and helpful information that might be useful to me and my fellow textile and doll artists.

Added on: Aug 25th, 2008
Country: New Zealand
Language: English

Author: Marjorie Dawson
Listed in: Mixed Media Crafts
Tags: animals knitting etsy textiles jewelery art dolls

Recent Posts

#ArtFire blog post - Calendars as Inspiration?

Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 23:28 in how to, craft, calendar, unique gifts, whskr, artfire

I have a post up on my ArtFire store blog about calendars and how they might inspire. Check it out here!I got a beading calendar myself this year and love how I learn something new everyday!!********* ...
@AthenasArmoury: Birthday discounts!

Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 23:36 in jewelry, Rings, discount, coupon code, athenasarmoury, chainmaille

Janine is the most talented chainmaille artist I know. Her jewelry is crafted with a thoughtful and simple elegance and is 100% handmade. It is her birthday this week-end and I urge you to check out her blog post.Athena's Armoury: Birthday Presents ...
New Yarn Supplier Feature - Grrrl Shaped Yarns

Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 20:16 in new zealand, knitting, silk, merino, grrrl shaped yarns, indie dyer

Brooklynne Michelle, indie dyer and owner of brand new Grrrl Shaped Yarns is an American who, having married the man of her dreams, has put down roots in New Zealand and begun to follow her second dream; her own yarn store! GSY was launched this mon...
Kiwi Heads Up!! Craft2.0 Twilight Fair @ the New Dowse

Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 19:26 in late night, new dowse, craft2.0, twilight fair

Full details here. ...
BoM Update - Donna Stewart Blocks from Whskr

Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 19:00 in block of the month, blue birds, whskr, donna stewart

My three finished blocks so far!I am keeping up with my Block of the Month from Donna Stewart pretty well!Here are my three finished blocks. If you check the picture on this page you will see how far I have got. I am about to start the birds on the...
Grrrl Shaped Yarns - the Prettiest Yarn EVER

Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 22:22 in sock yarn, merino, grrrl shaped yarns

Brooklynne Michelle has finally got her online yarn store open and I purchased my first skein. It's called Fire Island, isn't it stunning. I am going to knit a shawlette called Damson with it. It is silk and wool yarn and it is so soft it will be a p...