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My Reading Ban Is Over

Julie on April 23, 2011

Following the guidance of Julia Cameron, in The Artists Way, I spent a week trying to avoid reading in the hope that my productivity and creativity would improve.

Learning Calligraphy

Julie on March 31, 2011

If you’re thinking of learning calligraphy, do it now. Find yourself a great tutor, join a group, learn some letters, make time, make mistakes, practice, improve, learn some more , then practice more.

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Is Reading Preventing My Progress?

Julie on March 30, 2011

I love reading. I’m forever searching for infomation and ideas. The problem is that I spend more time reading than I do on actually creating anything.

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Wentworth Textile Group

Julie on March 14, 2011

I’m always on the lookout for new craft ideas. One of my favourite sources of ideas and inspiration is the Wentworth Textile Group.

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Tweet I read this wonderful tip from Knitting in Color – she keeps a journal for her knitting projects, including capturing ideas and tips for future projects: Basically I just use anything that is lined to keep lists of my FOs [Finished Objects I think!]. Other things I jot down in my knitting journals are unusual [...]

Welcome to Get Self Sufficient!

Cathy on January 31, 2011

Get Self Sufficient is a blog started by three friends from across the globe: Rick from the US, Julie from the UK and Cathy from Australia. Come join us.

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