Bootcut Jazz Pants

Phoenix Bess, knitwear designer featured in Vogue Knitting Winter ‘06/’07 issue currently on newsstands, is a successful entrepreneur at 14 years old. Gorgeous, talented and driven - watch out world! Check out her website for patterns and her blog for more.

Pirouette Socks

Emily Shrug

thrilled and excited - excellent magazine + favourite knitting blog = sure success

DIY kids blog - cute new blog - projects for kids

Thanks for all you do for the crafting community. I love all the swapping and sharing of ideas that you support. To celebrate my online “debut” I’m having a little contest on my blog. The person with the funniest, most embarrassing story will win a signed print of one of my paintings. ::contest

Whiptips craft advice column for readers to ask questions or offer advice by leaving comments. Whiptips archive here. Questions to whiptips@gmail.com.

Andrea has a question about which online blogging software to use … We use Word Press at WhipUp which is great, and I have used Movable type as well - both free online blogging tools are highly customisable, but might require some skills to get your site looking how you would like. I have also used blogger which is super easy to use and is better than ever with the new customisable tools. I have never used typepad, and there are lots of other blogging tools out there as well - any body have any tips on this?

Hi there! I am a big fan of Whipup and have been inspired to get my work together and plan to begin my own blog in the coming year. Typepad Vs. Blogger… pros and cons of each and also of different service levels..basic vs. premier, etc. I’ve checked out both websites but would really love an inside opinion from users. Any help would be soo appreciated. Thank you!