Author Archives: Rabbit Girl Crafts

Crafty Books Read in 2013

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I read a fair number of art and craft books every year. Some I read for inspiration, others for information or continuing education. This past year was no exception. In no particular order, here are some of the crafty books … Continue reading →

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WIP Report: Lizzie Kate “My To Do List”

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

A few weeks ago I was at The Country Cupboard in Orland Park, and I could not resist the “My To Do List” pattern by Lizzie Kate. I love the messages on this sampler. This is my first time stitching … Continue reading →

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2013 Needlework Ornament Exchange

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Last week the Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) had their annual holiday party. One of the activities during the evening is an ornament exchange. This was my first ornament exchange with the group, since I just joined this past … Continue reading →

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Embroidered Tweets

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I love this. Fiber artist Colleen Toutant Merrill embroiders tweets, status updates, Google maps, and other digital artifacts of our electronic age. And, see more work on her website.

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New DMC Embroidery Colors – Oh My!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

DMC announced yesterday that the company is releasing 16 new embroidery floss colors this October. Wow! It has been 12 years since the last time DMC updated its standard cotton embroidery floss line. For completists like me, who must. have. … Continue reading →

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A Stash Enhancement Story

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I added to my needlework stash this weekend. First, I did go to Michael’s this past Friday and bought some 9″ x 12″ pieces of felt in lots of colors, so I can (finally!) finish my guild name tag and … Continue reading →

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WIP Report: Name Tag, Part 2

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Well, I completed the stitching on my name tag over the last weekend, but I have not yet finished the piece into its final name tag form. I realized I don’t have a single piece of felt or other suitable … Continue reading →

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WIP Report: Name Tag

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

In my last post, I mentioned that I joined my local Embroiderers’ Guild chapter. One of the requirements of the chapter is that each member must stitch a name tag for him/herself. I saw some great, creative name tags at … Continue reading →

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Stretching the Comfort Zone

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Have you ever put off doing something you really, really wanted to do, but you just kept telling yourself you “didn’t have the time?” Yes, guilty as charged! Last night I attended the May meeting of the Needle Artisans of … Continue reading →

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What is Your Pencil?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

What is your pencil? What is the one tool that feeds your creativity and is so essential that without it you feel naked and unprepared? –Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life I just finished … Continue reading →

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