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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Morning musings
In response to my first post here Tenar has mused about the focus of her blog and how it has shifted since started to keep Tenars Cave. The scope of what an author should cover on blog is a hug…
- November 16th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Free Embroidery pattern from me
Yesterday I promised a few free patterns, so today I will make good my promise. I have a couple of patterns that can be downloaded and used for either for Christmas decorations or on projects such as…
- November 15th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
I Have moved to my New Blog
Hi all just a quick note to let you know that the blog move is now complete so please come and visit my new blog at Pin Tangle. I will be closing off comments here and then deleting posts so please pa…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
A New Broom
Wearing plastic gloves, in an apron and with comfortable shoes on, I have been giving the place a good polish. Boy! Has it taken some elbow grease but the job is nearly done! Welcome to my new look b…
- November 13th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Mindtracks
Just a little announcement
I will no longer be maintaining this blog but I will be maintaining my blog Pin Tangle which is about textiles and textile practice
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
I will be moving…
Just a quick note to let people know that over the weekend I am moving this blog. I have started to move it so if you want to take a peek it’s here. Yes a new name and a fresh look with lots of…
- October 31st, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
November Take it Further
As I sit down to write this I am amazed that the year is almost over as before we know it we will be in the throws of preparation for the holiday season. Here in Australia our summer break falls over…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
November Take it Further
As I sit down to write this I am amazed that the year is almost over as before we know it we will be in the throws of preparation for the holiday season. Here in Australia our summer break falls over…
- October 28th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress
As some regular readers will know in Australia our teaching year goes from February to November with our summer holidays falling in December and January. That means Late October and Early November is…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Work in Progress
As some regular readers will know in Australia our teaching year goes from February to November with our summer holidays falling in December and January. That means in late October and Early November…
- October 27th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Around the blogs
Magdalen of Quilting in Harmony has published an excellent piece on Copyright and other legal issues for quilters. Found with thanks via Craft Gossip Found on Craft Styl…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Around the blogs
Magdalen of Quilting in Harmony has published an excellent piece on Copyright and other legal issues for quilters. Found with thanks via Craft Gossip Found on Craft Stylish is this pattern fo…
- October 26th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
CQ Mag online is out
CQ Mag online has been released. For those who are new to the online crazy quilting community online, CQ Mag online is a community run, not for profit, free ezine published online 4 times a year.…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
CQ Mag online is out
CQ Mag online has been released. For those who are new to the online crazy quilting community online, CQ Mag online is a community run, not for profit, free ezine published online 4 times a year. It…
- October 23rd, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Time for the letter O
On my list there is not many blogs which start with the letter O but it is still long enough to make it worth while making a cuppa and settling in for a bit of browse. As I have said before I choose…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Time for the letter O
On my list there is not many blogs which start with the letter O but it is still long enough to make it worth while making a cuppa and settling in for a bit of browse. As I have said before I choose…
- October 22nd, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Work in Progress
It is time for another work in progress report as I have completed another couple of diamond blocks. As usual if you click on the images you can go to a larger version and when on that page click on t…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress
It is time for another work in progress report as I have completed another couple of diamond blocks. As usual if you click on the images you can go to a larger version and when on that page click on t…
- October 21st, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
What about a challenge next year?
Time to sit down and have a cuppa, as we need to have a chat. I have had a number of emails on this topic so I think its time to tease out some ideas. Readers have asked what I am going to do for a ch…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
What about a challenge next year?
Time to sit down and have a cuppa, as we need to have a chat. I have had a number of emails on this topic so I think its time to tease out some ideas. Readers have asked what I am going to do for a…
- October 20th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
A pattern for spats!
I have been poking about the sewing sites again and discovered this tutorial on how to make spats. The pattern is a pdf file and since it is so simple I can see them being embellished is al…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
A pattern for spats!
I have been poking about the sewing sites again and discovered this tutorial on how to make spats. The pattern is a pdf file and since it is so simple I can see them being embellished is all sorts…
- October 19th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Vintage embroidery stitch notes from Coats
Coats have published one of their vintage set of notes on basic embroidery stitches. It is available from the Coats site as a PDF file. It is interesting to see what was considered a ‘basic…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Vintage embroidery stitch notes from Coats
Coats have published one of their vintage set of notes on basic embroidery stitches. It is available from the Coats site as a PDF file. It is interesting to see what was considered a 'basic'…
- October 16th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Pin Tangle
Time for the letter N
I had planned to get through this list by the end of the year but I am not really sure I am going to make it. Once again it is time to settle back, make a cuppa and enjoy some browsing b logs starting…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Time for the letter N
I had planned to get through this list by the end of the year but I am not really sure I am going to make it. Once again it is time to settle back, make a cuppa and enjoy some browsing b logs starting…
- October 15th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress report
I hope people are still enjoying these diamond blocks. I am in a little bit of a routine with them now. Here are the next few. As usual if you click on the images you can go to a larger version and w…
- October 14th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
A tutorial on how to crochet a flower
Recently Linda Permann wrote a tutorial for Craft Stylish, on How to Crochet a Flower. The article illustrates a flower which has been made of standard wool. I am sure anyone interested in freeform…
- October 13th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Browsing the blogs
Here is another of my regular round ups of handy tutorials and what has been happening in the blogsphere. Make a cuppa and enjoy! Mary of Needleandthread.com has written two tutorials that I am sure…
- October 12th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
We are back
I am back and feeling rested after a small break in New Zealand. I don’t usually inflict too much in the way of personal posts on people as I try to stick on topic and for that reason always feel as…
- September 30th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
October Take it Further.
This month the challenge is to think about your textile work space. How do you feel about this space? What role does it play in your life? Many of us have workrooms or studios, others have set aside…
- September 29th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress and News for the CQ community
News: Bloggers who Embellish Ring is moving First up I have some news for the CQ community online as I had an email from Mary Frances Main of Frequently Wrong but Never in Doubt to let me know she is…
- September 28th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
A Digitised Book on Samplers
For anyone interested in samplers and their history I discovered the 1926 edition of Leigh Ashton’s Samplers Selected and Described as a digitised book free online. The overview from the sixteen…
- September 25th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Time for the letter M
Once again it is time to settle back, make a cuppa and enjoy some browsing. This week we are at the letter M. This time around there are few (just a sprinkle) of art blogs too as generally I try to…
- September 24th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress
It’s that time of week where I look back and ask myself what I have been stitching lately. So this is another work in progress report. (I know I am late posting this but for some reason my ISP i…
- September 23rd, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Copyright advice sites
Own-it offers free intellectual property advice to anyone who works in the creative industries. It is a British site financed by the LDA (London Development Agency) and partnered with London College…
- September 22nd, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Free embroidery designs from the V&A
The Victorian and Albert Museum has published some Designs & Illustrations by Florence Caulfield. These patterns are released free to embroiderers to print out, transfer to cloth and use. If yo…
- September 21st, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
A Weekend in Sydney
We spent the weekend in Sydney as Jerry was once again in the recording studio. The good news is they have finished recording! The CD still needs to go to a producer but the bulk of the work has bee…
- September 18th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Time for the letter L
Since we are now at the letter L we are nearly half way through the alphabet of this well received list of blogs. Since it is the weekend make a cuppa relax and browse the blogs a little. I try to c…
- September 17th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Work in Progress - more crazy quilt diamond blocks
I have worked 2 more blocks done for my Diamond block crazy quilt to show you. This is a detail of the hand embroidery from the first block In this seam embellishment chevron stitch was worked to…
- September 16th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Sewing tips and tricks on Threads
Have you ever poked around the the Threads website? For those who live where this magazine does not hit the news stands, Threads is a print magazine that publishes articles on fine sewing and embellis…
- September 15th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
The Dover Weekly Sampler
Many textile folks do not see themselves as being able to draw and since it is illegal to copy they find themselves working commercial designs. This method of working is fine but they never really…
- September 14th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Link round up
I have only been away a week and I there seems to be all sorts of activities going on. So today I have a little link round up for you . I am sure many readers will be interested in this new Contempora…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Mindtracks
A few links
Lid of Blogwell has written a very good intro/primer to the basics of HTML in HTML for Bloggers. The topic is tackled from the angle of a novice blogger so I am sure many people will find it useful.…
- September 8th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Mindtracks
Life Hack presentation
Today we are introducing the first year students to tricks that make their digital life easier. The Term Life Hack was popularised by a blog Life Hacker Wikipedia covers the history of the term life…
- September 7th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Mindtracks
Blogs full of blogging tips
There are numerous excellent “blogging tips” sites such as Daily blog Tips and Blog well. If you are a beginner there are sites like Blogging Basics 101. Also don’t over look the b…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Share a link
Life is a bit busy here at the moment and over the weekend I was unable to play catch up, so I need a non blogging week to clear the decks. We are starting to get busy at work as our academic year (in…
- September 4th, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: Mindtracks
Learning from top bloggers
Danny Dover of SEOmoz has examined The Internet’s Top Blogs in order to learn from their success. His graphs say much and in looking for recurring themes Danny Dover has produced some interestin…
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Time for the letter K
I figure if I am going to get through the alphabet before the end of the year I had better get a wriggle on! So make a cuppa as here is another letter from my big blog list I try to choose blogs that…
- September 3rd, 2008
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sharonb has posted a new entry on: In A Minute Ago
Tips to Finish Projects
It is time for another work in progress report on how the blocks are going for my Diamond block crazy quilt. Last week I mentioned that this project was very much a WISP (Work in Slow Progress) as…
