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The Art & Craft of Business
I’m constantly inspired by my fellow crafty business owners. Whether they consider themselves to be graphic designers, crochet artists, felters, dyers, spinners, and any other number of things they all have something special in common: creativity.
It’s this inspiration that makes me think that “traditional” business owners have a lot to learn from the indie business. [...]
Crochet
Easy Crochet Dog Sweater»
An adorable little dog sweater, this crochet pattern was designed after a knit one that the designer had seen. The sweater will fit any small dog breed between 5 and 15 pounds. To make it longer or shorter between the neck and tail, just add or decrease the number of rows crocheted. You also have [...]
On Beads & Beading
Singles 01»
Single motifs for beading patterns can be a bit more tricky because they’re more limited in what can be done with them … unless you have a good imagination. This pattern would be beautiful as something, but I can’t even begin to say what. If you use it, share some pictures and let everyone see [...]
Sewing
Child’s Sleeveless Top»
Beyond cute, this top is absolutely perfect for the summer months and even includes a printable pattern so you’re not stuck trying to determine measurements with a yardstick (or, worse … a ruler - I’ve been there!). Check out the matching pants pattern that’s also linked to on the page for the shirt.
Child’s Sleeveless Shirt [...]
Tutorials & Guides
Marketing Crafts»
A great article that doesn’t go so in-depth that it drives you insane or offers too much information to digest, this guide to marketing crafts is also unique because it gets into the psychology that drives buyers, as well. Definitely worth a print and a couple read-overs.
Marketing Crafts
