You’ve heard the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words.”  Here’s a new one for you and it is particularly pertinent to crafters.  “A video is worth a thousand pictures.”  Leisure Arts is a company that has been devoted to crafting and crafters for nearly three decades.  For the new technological age, Leisure Arts brings to crafters free videos, or webcasts, that address techniques and the important “how-to” lessons many crafters need.

Not only does Leisure Arts have the web casts, they also have free ipod subscriptions, to keep crafters up-to-date on what is available on the Leisure Arts Web site.  This is all free and a wonderful source of valuable information for crafters.

Leisure Arts Webcasts

Free Patterns From Leisure Arts

Leisure Arts Home Web Site

Having recently discovered podcasting, I must admit I am having a blast with it. It is the most convenient and entertaining thing that I have found on the Internet in a long time. And I can knit while I am listening! Perfect for the multitasker. And, in the case of this podcast, perfect for the crafter. I want you to meet Crafty Pod.

Crafty Pod is a podcast for people who like to “make stuff,” in the words of its creator Diane Gilleland. Each podcast has a corresponding blog entry at Crafty Pod so you can preview, or review, the different projects that are being discussed. It is informative and it is fun.

Pop in on Crafty Pod and while you are surfing around, bookmark Diane Gilleland’s blog, Spinster Spin, which has its own podcast as well. They are entertaining and informative and a great way to spend some time while you are learning some new crafting techniques.

Crafty Pod

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