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Yes it is nearly the end of November (oops sorry – confused and dazed) and dangerously close to the end of the year. Crazy kid activities – seems there is a performance or party or school related thing every other day. Crafting this week has been relegated to 20 mins here and there – small projects – buntings/garlands (check out our 30 of the best and more in my 30 of the best holiday crafting series) and advent calendars.

We have 2 giveaways this week – mixtape zine … and kids craft holidays … goodluck.

65 Roses quilt for charity find out how you can participate and make a square for this quilt here.

FIND OUT HOW to get your 2010 whipup crafty collectible calendar here … check out more featured artists – Malka, Blair and Maritza - last one next week.

1. BOOK REVIEWS THIS WEEK … haiku knits – oh how delightful … and vintage knits for modern babies … and its my party and i’ll knit if I want to …

   MY FAVE THIS WEEK … create your personal manifesto …

2. LOTS OF HOLIDAY CRAFTING … advent garland – very shiny … german stars - fab idea … download this matroshka calendar … mini photo calendar template …
3. AND LOTS MORE: … find out why to pre-wash fabrics before quilting … wool roses - so simple and elegant … ruffled messenger bag – love this … mini tool belt - great idea … origami wrap sweater … succulent applique sachet …

Happy crafting!
Kathreen
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Another quiet-ish Sunday morning – whipped up 3 pairs of pajama pants for the kids this morning – some nice summery crisp cotton shorts. After croissants and scrambled eggs and coffee for breakfast and in a relaxed mode knowing that we cleaned the house yesterday, I can sit and breath and do some emails and blogging.

Thank you all for entering the Amy Butler pattern giveaway - more giveaways coming up next week …

65 Roses quilt for charity find out how you can participate and make a square for this quilt here.

FIND OUT HOW to get your 2010 whipup crafty collectible calendar here .

1. BOOK REVIEWS THIS WEEK Manga cross-stitch + Felties - 2 really excellent books. I loved the little book of vintage paper crafts … MY FAVE THIS WEEK … the crochet flower fridgies …
2. LOTS OF HOLIDAY CRAFTING cluster of glee – check it out … felt poinsettia … fabric pumpkin … russian nesting doll cards … tree bunting … felt ornaments …
3. AND LOTS MORE: chocolate cups … linen scarf … modern vintage potholder … 70′s inspired beaded chandelier … little bag of secrets …

Happy crafting!
Kathreen
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Am a little late with this weeks newsletter – but a quiet sunday morning is the perfect chance to catch up with whats been happening this week. It seems I am ridiculously busy with too many projects on the go at once + my boy has been begging for a new quilt, so somehow that has become top priority – we had some fabric printed with his drawings a while ago so I think this is the perfect project to use it for – will post results when done. Yesterday I spent a lovely afternoon sewing next to my daughter – she made a soft felt block of chocolate and I made an afternoon quilt (well half made anyway), then we sat down to read some harry potter and do some crochet.

In other quilt news I am organising a 65 roses quilt for charity – find out how you can participate here.

FIND OUT HOW to get your 2010 whipup crafty collectible calendar here .

FIND OUT HOW to advertise with whipup – before rates go up for the silly season - for the next 10 days I am discounting all ad slots by 10% – use this coupon code when booking your ad pre-holidaysxweEBn valid until 18 November.

1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE the felty lunch tutorial – wasn’t that so cute … and some japanese fabric stores … wool felt week …
2. LOTS OF HOLIDAY CRAFTING Burlap napkin ring … snowman kit … fabric wreath … pompom wreath … lavender and hay wreath …
3. AND LOTS MORE: … argyle sock vases … cloth book for kids … pixie moss tutorial … felt rainbow ball … apple burlap placemats … refashion – sleevy pants …

Happy crafting!
Kathreen
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Am writing this post all garlicky from making aioli (it didn’t work out but am going to try just one more time – it looks ridiculously simple but there is a trick to it I have yet to figure out). Have also been working on a quilt this week (another project that is causing me grief), but in good news I made some delicious butterfly cream cakes (check out the recipe over here) and have made 2 pavlovas this week – oh such gorgeous summery fare (we like ours topped with cream, raspberries and passionfruit).

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1. DID YOU MANAGE TO SEE … more in the quilt festival roundup here and here
2. A couple of BOOK REVIEWS this week – the two latest books in the Make Good Crafts + Life series Japanese craft books translated into English… Embroidered effects Jenny Hart’s latest lovely offering … Indie artists e-book – crafty tree trimmings - just in time for the holidays …
3. ALSO doing a series of posts with our fabulous artists who are featured in the 2010 whipup calendar – Amy Bethune … Eva Monleón and Maya Donenfeld
4. DON’T MISS Craftapalooza’s button wreath tutorial …
5. MY FAVE CRAFT THIS WEEK: … linen drawstring bag - perfect for gifts.
6. AND LOTS MORE: … Cashmere baby hat + beast tutorial … crochet flower earrings … strawberry pincushion …

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