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Book Review: Crochet Saved My Life by Kathryn Vercillo

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of finding the CrochetConcupiscence blog. Kathryn’s work on that blog, rounding up the best of crochet from around the web, is to be lauded. Not only does CrochetConcupiscence cover the best in patterns and projects, but also the best in what crochet can do FOR crafters. Her …

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ACrafty Interview with Katie Kutthroat

Welcome to today’s ACrafty Interview with Katie Kutthroat. She’s heavily tattooed, always honest, and an occasionally NSFW cross stitcher and embroiderer. If you watch the Emmy winning HBO series Girls, you may recognize some of her pieces that were used on set. When did you start crafting? KK: I grew up around crafting. My mother’s aunts, my …

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ACrafty Interview with Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod

Welcome to this week’s ACrafty Interview with Diane Gilleland, the multi-craft, multi-talented heart of CraftyPod. When did you start crafting? DG: Oh, I’ve been at it since I was a tiny kid. My Mom is very creative, and she always had crafty activities for my brother and I to do. It was just a natural part …

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ACrafty Interview with WhateverJames

Welcome to today’s ACrafty Interview with WhateverJames – father, Star Wars geek, and cross stitcher! When did you start crafting? WJ: I don’t remember. I’ve always crafted and made something. When I was really young (6-10) I had a big toy box of He-Man action figures and several compartment boxes of beads and jewels and everything I needed to …

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