For next week,
Please write an outline for a Material and Methods section of a paper or proposal. Describe one of the procedures in detail (about a short paragraph). Write it in passive voice.
If you have a Material and Methods section you are working on, please bring it!
Friday 30 November 2012
Thursday 29 November 2012
Art Quilting 101 4-Part Tutorial By Pamela Kellogg of Kitty and Me Designs
I have been in love with crazy quilting creations for quite some time and was finally able to take a class on it in June. Well, of course, I fell even more in love with it (if that's possible) during the class. Now all I can think about is crazy quilting creations.
I know I've said this a million times before, but if you want to learn something learn it from the experts. Well, Pamela Kellogg, is definitely a well respected and recognized expert on crazy quilting, creative embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery (SRE), and cross-stitch. Her creations over the year just astonish me. I just love going to her blog and Etsy shop for the beautiful eye candy that you find there. So, you can imagine how pleased I was to see that she had a 4-part tutorial on her Kitty & Me Designs blog teaching you about art quilting. I hope you enjoy Pam's tutorials as much as I did.
Part 2 - In this post, I will show you how to layer the background. Please keep in mind that this is only one way of making an art quilt. The possibilities are endless but for anyone who would like to try Art Quilting and has no clue where to begin, this tutorial should help you.
For beginners, it's best to start with a theme and color scheme. Choose a vintage photo either on paper or on fabric. I printed my little girl on fabric and then chose elements that coordinated with the photo colors:
Part 3 - Now that you have your art quilt all layered and sewn together, it's time to start embellishing it. This can be a bit overwhelming at first. I'm sure you're wondering where to start. First let me say, that you have to let go of how you think it should be and allow it to be what it becomes! That is very important with art of any type. Try not to stress over it! Just go with it and let be what it wants to be.
Part 4 - This is the final part of how to finish an art quilt. Of course, you can do it however you want to. I just thought I'd offer you one way to do it if you've never made an art quilt before.
Please respect Pamela's TERMS OF USE: I like to share Craft and Embroidery Tutorials on how I do a variety of projects and techniques and helpful hints. I add to this list regularly. Please feel free to download the directions and if you try them, please let me know if you enjoyed the project!
Pamela's Bio:Designer, Textile Artist and Instructor. Although I love all forms of needlework and embroidery, my true passion is Crazy Quilting. I enjoy a quiet life in our little cottage by a lake in Northern Illinois. I frequent flea markets and antique shops looking for do-dads that I can sew on to my stitching projects. I offer some of my handmade items, along with my mom's and my sister's, in my Etsy shop. I enjoy baking and share many of my recipes here. And did I mention glitter?
Copyright © 2005 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs .
Please visit her Kitty & Me Designs blog at http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/ and her Kitty & Me Designs Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittyandme.
I know I've said this a million times before, but if you want to learn something learn it from the experts. Well, Pamela Kellogg, is definitely a well respected and recognized expert on crazy quilting, creative embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery (SRE), and cross-stitch. Her creations over the year just astonish me. I just love going to her blog and Etsy shop for the beautiful eye candy that you find there. So, you can imagine how pleased I was to see that she had a 4-part tutorial on her Kitty & Me Designs blog teaching you about art quilting. I hope you enjoy Pam's tutorials as much as I did.
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial - Supply List
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 2- Layering The Background
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 3 - Embellishing
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 4 - Finishing
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs.
Here's what Pamela had to say about her tutorial: Part 1 - Since I'll be starting to post my Art Quilting 101 tutorial next week, I thought I would take a few moments to give you a supply list and a few suggestions for embellishments.Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 2- Layering The Background
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 3 - Embellishing
Art Quilting 101 Tutorial Part 4 - Finishing
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs.
Part 2 - In this post, I will show you how to layer the background. Please keep in mind that this is only one way of making an art quilt. The possibilities are endless but for anyone who would like to try Art Quilting and has no clue where to begin, this tutorial should help you.
For beginners, it's best to start with a theme and color scheme. Choose a vintage photo either on paper or on fabric. I printed my little girl on fabric and then chose elements that coordinated with the photo colors:
Part 3 - Now that you have your art quilt all layered and sewn together, it's time to start embellishing it. This can be a bit overwhelming at first. I'm sure you're wondering where to start. First let me say, that you have to let go of how you think it should be and allow it to be what it becomes! That is very important with art of any type. Try not to stress over it! Just go with it and let be what it wants to be.
Part 4 - This is the final part of how to finish an art quilt. Of course, you can do it however you want to. I just thought I'd offer you one way to do it if you've never made an art quilt before.
Please respect Pamela's TERMS OF USE: I like to share Craft and Embroidery Tutorials on how I do a variety of projects and techniques and helpful hints. I add to this list regularly. Please feel free to download the directions and if you try them, please let me know if you enjoyed the project!
Pamela's Bio:Designer, Textile Artist and Instructor. Although I love all forms of needlework and embroidery, my true passion is Crazy Quilting. I enjoy a quiet life in our little cottage by a lake in Northern Illinois. I frequent flea markets and antique shops looking for do-dads that I can sew on to my stitching projects. I offer some of my handmade items, along with my mom's and my sister's, in my Etsy shop. I enjoy baking and share many of my recipes here. And did I mention glitter?
Copyright © 2005 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs .
Please visit her Kitty & Me Designs blog at http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/ and her Kitty & Me Designs Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittyandme.
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Court's Guide to Case-Law per Article
The first guide, on the right to liberty in Article 5 ECHR has been put online. With a length of almost 40 pages, this is a very detailed overview - handily put in systematic sections focusing on the different parts and terms of Article 5. Direct hyperlinks to the relevant case-law are provided throughout the text. The Court has announced that similar guides on other Convention articles will follow soon. The more this collection will continue to grow, the more competition it will be for traditional ECHR handbooks, since this series is very up-to-date and comes from within the Court itself.
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Spider Web Roses With Fern and Babies Breath - Silk Ribbon Embroidery Design Tutorial By Carol Daisy of Embroideries From Daisy's Garden
I just love spider web roses silk ribbon embroidery designs so I was happy to see that Carol Daisy had created a beautiful spider web roses with fern and babies breath design on her Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog that she is sharing with all of us. I can hardly wait to try it.
Please respect Carol's TERMS OF USE: The patterns and designs are available for your private use only & remain the copyright of "Embroideries from Daisy's Garden". Ribbon Embroidery Supplies are available from our Website " Embroideries From Daisy's Garden."
Carol's Bio: My life is at the stage that I can indulge in my interests of Embroidery and Crafts. Ribbons,beads,threads, laces and trims all have a special place here in my studio.
My childhood was spent on the family dairy farm in Toowoomba, Queensland. When I was about 12 years old, my Grandmother (nicknamed Daisy – hence the name Daisy’s Garden) introduced me to the joys of needlework. I am so thankful to her for giving me a skill that I could enjoy and build upon for life. After the chores were done, whenever I had some spare time, I would sit quietly on the front porch and stitch away. I remember these times so fondly. When I retired, and finally had some time to myself, I had the desire to do embroidery again. I didn’t get far with the fancy work tablecloth however, once I discovered Silk Ribbon Embroidery, I became addicted!
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Carol Daisy of Embroideries From Daisy's Garden.
Please visit her Embroideries From Daisy's Garden website at http://www.daisysgarden.net.au, her Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog at http://www.caroldaisy.blogspot.com/, and her Create-Enhance blog at http://www.create-enhance.com/.
Spider Web Roses With Fern and Babies Breath - Silk Ribbon Embroidery Design
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carol Daisy of Embroideries From Daisy's Garden.
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carol Daisy of Embroideries From Daisy's Garden.
Please respect Carol's TERMS OF USE: The patterns and designs are available for your private use only & remain the copyright of "Embroideries from Daisy's Garden". Ribbon Embroidery Supplies are available from our Website " Embroideries From Daisy's Garden."
Carol's Bio: My life is at the stage that I can indulge in my interests of Embroidery and Crafts. Ribbons,beads,threads, laces and trims all have a special place here in my studio.
My childhood was spent on the family dairy farm in Toowoomba, Queensland. When I was about 12 years old, my Grandmother (nicknamed Daisy – hence the name Daisy’s Garden) introduced me to the joys of needlework. I am so thankful to her for giving me a skill that I could enjoy and build upon for life. After the chores were done, whenever I had some spare time, I would sit quietly on the front porch and stitch away. I remember these times so fondly. When I retired, and finally had some time to myself, I had the desire to do embroidery again. I didn’t get far with the fancy work tablecloth however, once I discovered Silk Ribbon Embroidery, I became addicted!
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Carol Daisy of Embroideries From Daisy's Garden.
Please visit her Embroideries From Daisy's Garden website at http://www.daisysgarden.net.au, her Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog at http://www.caroldaisy.blogspot.com/, and her Create-Enhance blog at http://www.create-enhance.com/.
Monday 26 November 2012
Joint NGO Statement on Draft Protocols 15 and 16
Joint NGO comments on the drafting of Protocols 15 and 16 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Following the outcome of the discussions within the DH-GDR and in view of the 76th meeting of the Steering Committee for Human Rights, Amnesty International, the AIRE Centre, the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR), Human Rights Watch, Interights, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), JUSTICE, Open Society Justice Initiative and REDRESS wish to provide the following comments.
A.- Draft Protocol 15 to the European Convention on Human Rights
A reference to the margin of appreciation and principle of subsidiarity in the Preamble
We consider fundamental that article 1 of draft Protocol 15 recalls the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court and makes clear that the Court remains the sole institution empowered to define, develop and apply tools of judicial interpretation such as the margin of appreciation doctrine.
We take note of the compromise text of current article 1 of draft Protocol 15. While the current wording recalls the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court, including when it applies tools of judicial interpretation such as the doctrine of the margin of appreciation, we consider that article 1 of draft Protocol 15 must be further improved to reflect more accurately this doctrine.
Article 1 of draft Protocol 15 must make clear that, while the Court considers that state parties have a certain margin of appreciation with regard to the application of some Convention rights, it is uncontested that the doctrine of the margin of appreciation does not apply at all in respect of some rights or aspects of rights. In this regard, both the Brighton Declaration and the draft Explanatory Report to Protocol 15 recognize that the existence and the scope of the states’ margin of appreciation “depend […] on the circumstances of the case and the rights and freedoms engaged”. While in some instances the margin of appreciation will be wide, the Court has always accepted that there are circumstances in which states’ margin of appreciation is narrow, and that the margin of appreciation does not apply at all in respect of some rights or aspects of rights.
In view of the above:
· We urge the state parties to ensure that article 1 of draft Protocol 15 better reflects the fact that the existence and scope of the states’ margin of appreciation depend on the circumstances of the case and the rights and freedoms engaged.
· Accordingly, we urge the state parties to amend the current text of article 1 of draft Protocol 15 as follows (amendment is highlighted in bold italic characters):
“Affirming that the High Contracting Parties, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, have the primary responsibility to secure the rights and freedoms defined in this Convention and the Protocols thereto, and in doing so may enjoy a margin of appreciation, subject to the supervisory jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights established by this Convention.”
B.- Draft Protocol 16 to the European Convention on Human Rights
We welcome and support the decision taken by the DH-GDR to avoid adding admissibility criteria to the ones already contained in the text of the Convention,5 as well as to allow the Court to receive contributions from any High Contracting Party or person.
With regard to the “right” to submit contributions, we regret that the current text of article 3 of draft Protocol 16 creates an imbalance between the parties to the domestic proceedings in cases where the State concerned is one of the parties to such proceedings. While we consider that the Protocol should mention that all parties to the domestic proceedings have a right to submit written comments and take part in any hearing, we take note and welcome the fact that the draft Explanatory Report to Protocol 16 indicates that the parties to the domestic proceedings should be invited to submit written and oral contributions.
With regard to the participation of the would-be applicant in the advisory opinion proceedings, we consider that a legal aid system before the Court should be made available. This would enable effective access to a procedure which is initiated by the domestic court and which may have an important impact on the outcome of the case.
With regard to the effect of advisory opinions, we consider that the interpretation of the Convention rights given by the Court in an advisory opinion should be binding on the requesting court or tribunal, and more broadly on the state authorities of the concerned High Contracting Party. We therefore regret the approach retained by the DH-GDR at article 5 of draft Protocol 16 and consider that, should such a provision be endorsed by the CDDH, the Explanatory Report to Protocol 16 should make clear that in line with the purpose of having advisory opinions on significant issues pertaining to the application of the Convention, the Court’s authoritative interpretation of the Convention should be applied by all High Contracting Parties. In this regard, the current wording of paragraph 28 of the draft Explanatory Report would need to indicate this requirement more clearly.
With regard to the type of domestic courts specified by the High Contracting Parties in accordance with article 10 of draft Protocol 16, we take note with satisfaction that the draft Explanatory Report indicates that state parties may include domestic courts which, while issuing final decisions, may not necessarily have to be considered to satisfy the exhaustion of domestic remedies.
In view of the above:
· We urge the state parties to endorse the decision made by the DH-GDR to avoid adding admissibility criteria to the ones already contained in the text of the Convention, as well as to allow the Court to receive contributions from any High Contracting Party or person.
· We recommend that the Protocol effectively enables all parties to the domestic proceedings to submit written comments and take part in any hearing before the Court.
· We recommend that a legal aid system before the Court is made available to the would-be applicant, thus enabling an effective access to the advisory opinion proceedings initiated by the domestic court.
· We recommend that the Explanatory Report indicates more clearly that the Court’s authoritative interpretation of the Convention shall be applied by all High Contracting Parties.
Simply-a-bloom Quilt Tutorial By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog
I just LOVE quilt designs and making quilts. If you are a beginner quilter and want to learn how to make a simple block quilt with appliqued figures then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog has a wonderful tutorial on making a "simply-a-bloom" quilt. I hope you enjoy Ros's tutorial.
Simply-a-bloom Quilt Tutorial Free projects from Bloom @ Moda Bakeshop
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: This quilt is perfect for a new quilter as it uses the simplest of block construction & appliqué techniques. It is made with Bonnie & Camille's gorgeous new line, 'Simple Abundance'.
Ros's Terms of Use: I have had the wonderful privilege of having some of my designs posted by Moda Bakeshop. These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.
Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.
Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: This quilt is perfect for a new quilter as it uses the simplest of block construction & appliqué techniques. It is made with Bonnie & Camille's gorgeous new line, 'Simple Abundance'.
Ros's Terms of Use: I have had the wonderful privilege of having some of my designs posted by Moda Bakeshop. These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.
Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.
Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.
Countdown to Christmas - An Advent Chest of Drawers Tutorial by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
Are you looking for an adorable advent chest of drawers Christmas project? If you are Ros Coffey has a wonderful tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make one. Enjoy the holidays.
I don't know about you but I am a sucker for crafting magazines, I love to browse through them, especially when someone I know is in there... better still if I did not expect to see them, take a bow Wendy Massey who is featuring in this month's Craftseller, as one of their "regular designers", well that is really thrilling as Wendy also runs Handmade Monday. Anyway, at the moment most of the magazines are giving away crafting papers... but I don't make cards or scrapbook and I can only pass on so much which means I have to find a use for it and the Advent chest of drawers is it.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Countdown to Christmas - An Advent Chest of Drawers Tutorial
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I am typing this with sticky fingers, so any typos you see are due to my fingers not leaving the keys... Right so I have found my Christmas making mojo (it was hidden behind last year's Christmas cards) and now I am ready to get on with the next project which is a little Advent chest of drawers calendar... Thomas Chippendale watch out!Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
I don't know about you but I am a sucker for crafting magazines, I love to browse through them, especially when someone I know is in there... better still if I did not expect to see them, take a bow Wendy Massey who is featuring in this month's Craftseller, as one of their "regular designers", well that is really thrilling as Wendy also runs Handmade Monday. Anyway, at the moment most of the magazines are giving away crafting papers... but I don't make cards or scrapbook and I can only pass on so much which means I have to find a use for it and the Advent chest of drawers is it.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
No Sew Quilted Ball - Christmas Tutorial No 3 by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
I just love ornaments that are easy to make so I was happy to see that Ros Coffey had a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make no sew quilted ball ornaments. Enjoy making yours.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
No Sew Quilted Ball - Christmas Tutorial No 3
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I have noticed recently that when I post up tutorials, people post that although they like it, they cannot sew, knit or crochet... so this week, you have no excuse all you need to do is pin and push. I need to thank the ladies of the Quilting Board in the US for pointing me in the direction of this technique... I had seen these balls before but thought that they looked really complicated but they are not, but when you make them and are asked how, just nod knowingly and say it is all down to technique when you make an eight point star Christmas ball! Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Crochety Old Bag - A Tutorial For A Ruffly Crochet Handbag By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
I know that I've mentioned that I can't crochet to save my soul. I wish I could because I'd love to try making the Crochety Old Bag that Ros Coffey has on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing. How adorable is that? If you can crochet - have a delightful time making your crochet handbag.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Crochety Old Bag - A tutorial For A Ruffly Crochet Handbag
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Did you notice how many people have taken up crochet recently, even my guest, Susie blogged about it? So before the bandwagon drives off, here is a little something that I have created for you to make. And if you don't believe me take a look at Handmade Monday on Wendy's wonderful site and see who else has been bitten by the bug.Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Snow Dream Stitchery E-Pattern Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives
I just love primitive, country, and folk art stitcheries. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog showing you how to make a snow dreams pillow or wall quilt. Sweet dreams!
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: One more FREE one for today! Another winter one to keep you busy! Complete instructions for beginner stitching and sewing on the borders and backing too make into a nice-sized pillow or wall quilt. Tea-dyed to perfection! You could also use this as a placemat or a table throw! Use crayons to color in sections if you wish - to make more of a bold design.
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: One more FREE one for today! Another winter one to keep you busy! Complete instructions for beginner stitching and sewing on the borders and backing too make into a nice-sized pillow or wall quilt. Tea-dyed to perfection! You could also use this as a placemat or a table throw! Use crayons to color in sections if you wish - to make more of a bold design.
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Saturday 24 November 2012
Making Boxes Out of Christmas Cards Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog
You probably have stacks of old Christmas cards that you hate to just throw away. Right? Well, you don't have to. You can turn those old cards into boxes. If you want to know how just check out the tutorial that Laura Carson has on her Artfully Musing blog. Just think about all the wonderful little boxes you can make.
Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial: So you have stacks of Christmas cards with great art on the front and what can you do with them. One thing is to make them into boxes. These little boxes are great for ATCs, gift cards, jewelry etc. and they are so simple to make.
Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws. Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway. Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved
Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.
Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/ .
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.
Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial: So you have stacks of Christmas cards with great art on the front and what can you do with them. One thing is to make them into boxes. These little boxes are great for ATCs, gift cards, jewelry etc. and they are so simple to make.
Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws. Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway. Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved
Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.
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The Elves Christmas Garland - Christmas Tutorial No. 11 by Ros Coffey
What could be cheerier than a mittens, stockings, and scarves garland made of felt? Not much. If you agree then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make this adorable garland. I just love it.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
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The Elves Christmas Garland - Christmas Tutorial no. 11
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I like working with felt, it is so forgiving and it is brilliant at making winter outfits for elves. Now as you all know, no self respecting helper of Santa Claus would dream of turning up for work without his mittens, socks and matching scarf... so in case of any elf being caught short you will now have a spare wardrobe hanging over your fireplace.Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
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Bottle Brush Christmas Trees-Bleaching & Dying Tutorial By By Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthes
I just LOVE colorful Christmas decorations. If you do, too then you'll be happy to know that Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthe's blog has a wonderful tutorial showing you how to make colorful Christmas Trees from bottle brushes.
Here's what Cathy had to say about her tutorial: Have you ever wondered how to get those cool looking cream and colored bottle brush trees. Well I finally tried it this year and it worked! First of all they come that dark green with the white snow on them and usually a bag full of them. I got a bag of 16--assorted sizes--at Big Lots for 6.99.
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Christmas Tutorials Start Here - Chris's Patchwork Decorations by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
I just love quilted ornaments? Don't you? If you do you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make some adorable quilted star ornaments.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
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Christmas Tutorials Start Here - Chris's Patchwork Decorations Tutorial
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: OK, can you believe four months today Christmas Day will be over? We started a Christmas countdown at this time last year, so throughout the year I have been collecting ideas (and discarding them, too!) ready for the fray. Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
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Mooo-ey Christmas Tutorial By June Crawford of A Creative Dream
Do you need a small gift for a co-worker or teacher this holiday season? If so you might want to consider making June Crawford's "Mooo-ey Christmas" clay ornament that she shows us all how to make on her A Creative Dream's blog Have fun making your ornament.
Here's what June had to say about her tutorial: Really bad, huh? Even for me...moo-ey....but hey, it's Christmas... The luncheon went well at work, although I have to tell ya, there was more cake left over than I'd expected. Usually, when I take treats in they are wolfed down within the hour (The Little One says you can feel the earth rumble as they all make their way to where the treats are)...we did have an awful lot of stuff there though, so I am going to attribute it to that...'cause the cake was darned good!
And, now...I am finishing up the ornaments I want to give my co-workers. This is the first one I got finished. My "real" job deals with agriculture, and one of the offices in the building deals specifically with milk. This ornament is for Cathy, who works in that office. It seemed only appropriate that I something cute using cows for her.
One of my favorite ornaments on my tree is a crescent moon with a cow dangling over it that I made several years ago (you can see the moon behind these cows)...the cow jumping over the moon. I liked how the cow turned out when I made it, and thought I'd use the same sort of thing for this. The moon one is made of salt dough, this one is made of polymer clay.
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June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...
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Please visit her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .
Here's what June had to say about her tutorial: Really bad, huh? Even for me...moo-ey....but hey, it's Christmas... The luncheon went well at work, although I have to tell ya, there was more cake left over than I'd expected. Usually, when I take treats in they are wolfed down within the hour (The Little One says you can feel the earth rumble as they all make their way to where the treats are)...we did have an awful lot of stuff there though, so I am going to attribute it to that...'cause the cake was darned good!
And, now...I am finishing up the ornaments I want to give my co-workers. This is the first one I got finished. My "real" job deals with agriculture, and one of the offices in the building deals specifically with milk. This ornament is for Cathy, who works in that office. It seemed only appropriate that I something cute using cows for her.
One of my favorite ornaments on my tree is a crescent moon with a cow dangling over it that I made several years ago (you can see the moon behind these cows)...the cow jumping over the moon. I liked how the cow turned out when I made it, and thought I'd use the same sort of thing for this. The moon one is made of salt dough, this one is made of polymer clay.
Please respect June's TERMS OF USE: Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.
June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...
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Friday 23 November 2012
Telegraaf Judgment on Protection of Journalists' Sources
Security and Intelligence Services Must Also Respect Protection of Journalistic Sources
For the third time in a short period, the European Court of Human Rights has found that the Netherlands authorities have disrespected the right of journalists to protect their sources. Since the judgment in the Voskuil case (ECHR 22 November 2007) and especially since the Grand Chamber judgment in the Sanoma case (ECHR 14 September 2010, see also ECHR Blog) it has become clear that the legal framework in the Netherlands and some of the practices by its public authorities are not sufficiently guaranteeing the right of journalists to protect their sources. In the judgment of 22 November 2012 in the case of Telegraaf Media Nederland Landelijke Media B.V. and Others v. the Netherlands (Appl. No. 39315/06), the Court is of the opinion that the telephone tapping and surveillance of two journalists by the Netherlands security and intelligence services lacked a sufficient legal basis as the law did not provide safeguards appropriate to the use of powers of surveillance against journalists with a view to discovering their journalistic sources. There has therefore been a violation of Articles 8 and 10 of the Convention (§ 102). Also an order to surrender leaked documents belonging to the security and intelligence services is considered as a violation of the journalists’ rights as guaranteed by Article 10 of the Convention. The Court is of the opinion that the Netherlands authorities could not provide relevant and sufficient reasons to justify the interference with the journalists’ rights in this case. According to the Court, there was no “overriding requirement in the public interest” justifying the order to surrender the documents (§ 131-132).
The ruling of the European Court in De Telegraaf case does also have consequences outside the Netherlands. The judgment implies that intelligence and security services in each of the 47 member states of the European Convention cannot interfere with the rights of journalists to have their sources protected under Article 10 of the Convention, unless an overriding requirement in the public interest can pertinently justify such an interference. Any coercive measures against journalist must be prescribed by law in a sufficiently precise and transparent way and effective procedural safeguards must exist to protect journalists against abuse of power by secret services. Most importantly, the Court confirms that the procedural guarantee of an ex ante review by a judge or another independent body is also applicable to targeted surveillance or telephone tapping of journalists undertaken by security and intelligence authorities. A review post factum, whether by a Supervisory Board, a Parliamentary Committee on the Intelligence and Security Services or the National Ombudsman cannot restore the confidentiality of journalistic sources once it is destroyed. As a consequence of this judgment, the legal framework and the operational practices of many security and intelligence services in Europe will need to be modified, in order to guarantee the rights of journalists under Article 10 of the Convention. Without guarantees of an ex ante review by a judge or an independent body, coercive measures against journalists by security and intelligence services are inevitably to be considered as breaches of the rights of journalists covered by Article 10.
The facts
The case concerns the actions taken by the domestic authorities against two journalists, De Haas and Mos, of the national daily newspaper De Telegraaf after having published articles about the Netherlands secret service AIVD (Algemene Inlichtingen- en Veiligheidsdienst – General Intelligence and Security Service) suggesting that highly secret information had been leaked to the criminal circuit, and more precisely to the drugs mafia. The journalists were ordered by the National Police International Investigation Department to surrender documents pertaining to the secret services’ activities. The two journalists had also been subject to telephone tapping and observation by AIVD agents. Their applications in court regarding these measures failed, as well at the level of the Regional Court in The Hague as at the level of the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad). According to the domestic courts, neither the order to surrender the documents nor the telephone tapping and observations violated the right to protect sources covered by Article 10 of the European Convention. It has been argued – both in a decision of the Minister of the Interior and a report from the Supervisory Board of the Intelligence and Security Services – that the use of special powers against the journalists was lawful and necessary in a democracy. It was emphasized that the AIVD investigation was intended to make an assessment of the leaked AIVD-files and, within that framework, it was considered necessary and proportionate to use special powers against the journalists in possession of the leaked files. Also the phone tapping was considered to meet the criteria of necessity, proportionality and subsidiarity.
When later questioned as witnesses in criminal proceedings against persons suspected of leaking secret AIVD information, the two journalists refused to answer the questions before the investigative judge, arguing that the judicial order to reveal information might lead to the identification of the person from whom they had received secret AIVD documents. As the journalists at a later hearing before the investigative judge persisted in their refusal to answer his questions, they were detained in prison for failure to comply with a judicial order to reveal information. A few days later however the journalist were released by judgment of the Regional Court of The Hague recognizing the importance of the protection of journalistic sources. The Regional Court also found that no issue of State security could arise since the availability of the documents outside the AIVD had been common knowledge in the media.
The complaint in Strasbourg
Relying on Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 10 (freedom of expression and information), the publishing company of De Telegraaf and the two journalists De Haas and Mos together with the Netherlands Association of Journalists (Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten) and the Netherlands Society of Editors-in-Chief (Nederlands Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren) complained in Strasbourg about the order to surrender documents which may identify journalistic sources and about the use of special powers by the Netherlands authorities organizing telephone tapping and surveillance. They argued that the use of special powers against the journalists, who were not themselves “targets”, could not be covered by section 6 § 2, a, of the Intelligence and Security Services Act and therefore lacked the basis in law required by the second paragraphs of Articles 8 and 10 of the Convention. Conversely, be it the case that the two journalists were in fact “targets”, then the domestic courts would wrongly have held the interest in the protection of journalistic sources to be outweighed by the interest of State security, again in violation of Article 10 of the Convention. Art. 6 § 2, a, of the 2002 Intelligence and Security Services Act stipulates that the AIVD can carry out investigations “relative to organisations and persons who, by the aims which they pursue or their activities, give rise to serious suspicion that they constitute a danger to the continued existence of the democratic legal order or to the security or other weighty interests of the State”.
In a partial decision on the admissibility, the third section of the Court decided on 18 May 2010 (Appl. No. 39315/06) to declare the application by the Netherlands Association of Journalists and the Netherlands Society of Editors-in-Chief inadmissible, as these applicant-associations had not themselves been affected by the matters complained of under Articles 8 and 10 of the Convention. Consequently, neither association could claim to be a ‘victim’ of a violation of these provisions in the sense of Article 34 of the Convention (compare ECtHR decision of 25 June 2002 in the case of Martine Ernst et autres v. Belgique (Appl. No. 33400/96) also declaring, for the same reason, the application of the General Association of Professional Journalists of Belgium inadmissible ratione personae).
The Court’s judgment
The Court makes a separate analysis of the use of special powers by the AIVD against the journalists on the one hand, and the order to surrender the documents on the other hand. The first issue on the use of the special powers is undoubtedly the most important and interesting one.
The Court disagrees with the argument of the Netherlands’ Government disputing the journalists’ position that the protection of journalistic sources was at stake. According to the Government, the AIVD resorted to the use of special powers not to establish the identity of the journalists’ sources of information, but solely to identify the AIVD staff member who had leaked the documents. The Court’s understanding of the concept of a journalistic “source” is indeed a broader one, referring to “any person who provides information to a journalist”. The Court understands “information identifying a source” to include both “the factual circumstances of acquiring information from a source by a journalist” and “the unpublished content of the information provided by a source to a journalist” as far as they are likely to lead to the identification of a source. Therefore, the Court finds that the AIVD sought, by the use of its special powers, to circumvent the protection of a journalistic source (§ 86-87). As the issues of privacy protection and telephone tapping under Article 8 are intertwined with the Article 10 issue, the Court finds it appropriate to consider the matter under Articles 8 and 10 concurrently.
The next question is whether the interference with the journalists’ right is in accordance or prescribed by law. The Court reiterates its case-law according to which the expression “in accordance with the law” not only requires the impugned measure to have some basis in domestic law, but also refers to the quality of the law in question, requiring that it should be accessible to the person concerned and foreseeable as to its effects. The law must be compatible with the rule of law, which means that it must provide a measure of legal protection against arbitrary interference by public authorities with the rights safeguarded by Article 8 § 1 and Article 10 § 1. The risks of arbitrariness are evident – especially in cases as this, where a power of the executive is exercised in secret.
According to the Court, the legal provisions regarding the special powers of the AIVD were accessible and foreseeable. The journalists could not reasonably be unaware that the information, which had fallen into their hands, was authentic, classified information that had unlawfully been removed from the keeping of the AIVD and that publishing this information was likely to provoke action aimed at discovering its provenance. The crucial issue is, however, that the status as journalists required special safeguards to ensure adequate protection of their journalistic sources. The Court is of the opinion that the present case is characterised by the targeted surveillance of journalists in order to determine from whence they have obtained their information (§ 97). Furthermore, in the field of security and intelligence services where abuse is potentially so easy in individual cases and could have such harmful consequences for a democratic society as a whole, it is in principle desirable to entrust supervisory control to a judge. The Court refers to its finding in the Sanoma case, which involved a disclosure order of journalistic sources that was given by a public prosecutor. In that case, the Grand Chamber emphasized the necessity of the “ex ante”-character of independent review by a judge, a court or another independent body, as the police or a public prosecutor cannot be considered to be objective and impartial so as to make the necessary assessment of the various competing interests. Judicial review post factum could not cure these failings, since it could not prevent the disclosure of the identity of the journalistic sources from the moment when this information came into the hands of the public prosecutor and the police.
The Court applies this approach also in the instant case, as the use of special powers against the journalists appeared to have been authorised by the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, if not by the head of the AIVD or even a subordinate AIVD official, but in any case without prior review by an independent body with the power to prevent or terminate it. Moreover, review post factum, whether by the Supervisory Board, the Parliamentary Committee on the Intelligence and Security Services or the National Ombudsman cannot restore the confidentiality of journalistic sources once it is destroyed. For these reasons, the Court finds that the law did not provide safeguards appropriate to the use of powers of surveillance against journalists with a view to discovering their journalistic sources. There has therefore been a violation of Articles 8 and 10 of the Convention (§ 100-102).
Regarding the second issue, the Court agrees that the order to surrender the leaked documents to the AIVD was prescribed by law and pursued a legitimate aim (‘national security’ and ‘prevention of crime’), but it estimates the interference with the right of journalists to protect their sources in casu not necessary in a democratic society. Referring to its case law since Goodwin v. the United Kingdom (1996), an interference with a journalist’s sources can only be justified by an overriding requirement in the public interest. In its reasoning the Court also emphasized that the conduct of the source can never be decisive in determining whether a disclosure order ought to be made but will merely operate as one, albeit important, factor to be taken into consideration in carrying out the balancing exercise required under Article 10 § 2. As none of the reasons invoked by the AIVD are considered relevant and sufficient by the European Court, the conclusion is that the order to surrender the documents was not justified and that this interference amounted to a violation of Article 10 of the Convention.
Comment
The judgment in De Telegraaf case and the finding of a double violation of Article 10 of the Convention, both regarding the order to surrender the documents as with regard the coercive measures by the AIVD against the journalists, are fully consistent with the Court’s earlier case law applying Article 10 in cases of protection of journalists’ sources.
In the Sanoma case, the Court in its Grand Chamber judgment of 14 September 2010 emphasized the importance of source protection based on Article 10 of the Convention, noting that “orders to disclose sources potentially have a detrimental impact, not only on the source, whose identity may be revealed, but also on the newspaper or other publication against which the order is directed, whose reputation may be negatively affected in the eyes of future potential sources by the disclosure, and on members of the public, who have an interest in receiving information imparted through anonymous sources” (§ 89). In the judgment of 22 November 2012 in the case of Telegraaf Media Nederland Landelijke Media B.V. and Others v. the Netherlands, the European Court reiterates that “protection of journalistic sources is one of the basic conditions for press freedom, as is recognised and reflected in various international instruments including the Committee of Ministers Recommendation (...). Without such protection, sources may be deterred from assisting the press in informing the public on matters of public interest. As a result the vital public-watchdog role of the press may be undermined and the ability of the press to provide accurate and reliable information may be adversely affected. Having regard to the importance of the protection of journalistic sources for press freedom in a democratic society and the potentially chilling effect an order of source disclosure has on the exercise of that freedom, such a measure cannot be compatible with Article 10 of the Convention unless it is justified by an overriding requirement in the public interest” (§ 127).
It would have been very surprising if the Court had neglected these principles in a case concerning the interference with journalists’ sources by security and intelligence services. As the Grand Chamber has explicitly stated in Sanoma v. the Netherlands on 14 September 2010, procedural safeguards proscribed by law should inherently be part of the protection of journalistic sources in application of Article 10 ECHR. According to the Court, “first and foremost among these safeguards is the guarantee of review by a judge or other independent and impartial decision-making body” (§ 90). The Court is of the opinion that “given the preventive nature of such review the judge or other independent and impartial body must thus be in a position to carry out this weighing of the potential risks and respective interests prior to any disclosure and with reference to the material that it is sought to have disclosed so that the arguments of the authorities seeking the disclosure can be properly assessed” (§ 90). The Grand Chamber emphasized that “the requisite review should be carried out by a body separate from the executive and other interested parties, invested with the power to determine whether a requirement in the public interest overriding the principle of protection of journalistic sources exists prior to the handing over of such material and to prevent unnecessary access to information capable of disclosing the sources' identity if it does not” (§ 90). It is clear in the Court's view, “that the exercise of any independent review that only takes place subsequently to the handing over of material capable of revealing such sources would undermine the very essence of the right to confidentiality” (§ 91). The Court continued in Sanoma to emphasize the necessity of the “ex ante”-character of such independent review: “Given the preventive nature of such review the judge or other independent and impartial body must thus be in a position to carry out this weighing of the potential risks and respective interests prior to any disclosure and with reference to the material that it is sought to have disclosed so that the arguments of the authorities seeking the disclosure can be properly assessed. The decision to be taken should be governed by clear criteria, including whether a less intrusive measure can suffice to serve the overriding public interests established. It should be open to the judge or other authority to refuse to make a disclosure order or to make a limited or qualified order so as to protect sources from being revealed, whether or not they are specifically named in the withheld material, on the grounds that the communication of such material creates a serious risk of compromising the identity of journalist's sources (..). In situations of urgency, a procedure should exist to identify and isolate, prior to the exploitation of the material by the authorities, information that could lead to the identification of sources from information that carries no such risk” (§ 92).The Court has now in its judgment of 22 November 2012 fully applied this approach in relation to coercive measures by the security and intelligence services. As a consequence of this judgment, the legal framework and the operational practices of many security and intelligence services in Europe will need to be modified. Without guarantees of an ex ante review by a judge or an independent body, coercive measures such as telephone tapping, registration of telecommunications or other forms of surveillance of journalists by security and intelligence services are inevitably to be considered as breaches of the rights of journalists covered by Article 10. An ex ante judicial review is necessary to guarantee that the reasons invoked by security and intelligence services to have access to journalists’ sources are pertinently and sufficiently motivated. A lack of such a guarantee is as such a breach of Article 10 of the Convention.
Professor Dirk Voorhoof is professor at Ghent University (Belgium) and lectures European Media Law at Copenhagen University (Denmark). He is also a Member of the Flemish Regulator for the Media and of the Human Rights Centre and the Center of Journalism Studies at Ghent University. Further information on Dirk Voorhoof can be found on his personal webpage here. He earlier reported on this ECHR BLOG about the case Sanoma Uitgevers B.V. v. the Netherlands (ECtHR 30 March 2009 and ECtHR (Grand Chamber) 14 September 2012) and the Financial Times Ltd. a.o. v. the United Kingdom (ECtHR 15 December 2009). For an overview of the Court’s case law on protection of journalistic sources, see also D. Voorhoof, “The Protection of Journalistic Sources Under Fire?”, in European Media Law, Collection of Material 2012-2013, Knops Publ., 2012, 287-306.
Sentiment Ornies E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives
Word ornaments have always been one of my favorite kinds of ornaments. If they're yours as well then you'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns for creating 6 different word ornaments. Have fun!
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: This popular pattern has now been made FREE for you all to enjoy! These fun stitched ornies have pipberry hangers and are really adorable hanging or tucked in your tree!! Make a bunch as package tie-ons as well!!
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Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: This popular pattern has now been made FREE for you all to enjoy! These fun stitched ornies have pipberry hangers and are really adorable hanging or tucked in your tree!! Make a bunch as package tie-ons as well!!
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
The Snuggly Reversible Cable Scarf - Christmas Tutorial No. 4 By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
How would you like to make a gift that you could give to either a male or a female? Impossible you say. Not so. Just check out the reverse cable scarf tutorial that Ros Coffey has on her RosMadeMe Blog blog. Perfect gift for a guy or a gal!
The scarf is made with Sirdar Big Softie and measures 6' 6" and the great thing is it will knit up really quickly... I made mine in two days on the train (45 min train journeys) and the great thing is with size 10 needles few are brave enough to sit next to you! The good news is this scarf is butch enough for chaps and, soft and snuggly enough for girls.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
The Snuggly Reversible Cable Scarf - Christmas Tutorial No. 4
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Right, who is already running screaming for the door at the thought that not only are you going to cable but your knitting is going to be the same on each side? I promise you it will be really easy, think about it there are three stitches that look the same on both sides: garter, rib and moss or seed stitch and we will be using rib and moss stitch, and to help you further there is a YouTube demo of cabling pasted at the end of the pattern.Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
The scarf is made with Sirdar Big Softie and measures 6' 6" and the great thing is it will knit up really quickly... I made mine in two days on the train (45 min train journeys) and the great thing is with size 10 needles few are brave enough to sit next to you! The good news is this scarf is butch enough for chaps and, soft and snuggly enough for girls.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Wee Bird Tutorial By Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog
Some creations are just too cute. Such is the case with the wee birds that Karen Bailey shows everyone how to make on her Todolwen blog. I'm definitely adding these to my "to do" list for Christmas gifts this year.
Here's what Karen had to say about her tutorial: Hello my dear friends, at last I have finished the tutorial for my wee bird! It has taken me so much longer than I thought it would but sometimes things just don't work out the way we would like them to.
Please respect Karen's TERMS OF USE: Please do not copy my tutorials in full and/or claim them to be your own and/or post them on your blog without my permission. Furthermore the sale of my tutorials is prohibited. All my designs are protected under copyright.
Karen's Bio: My name is Karen Bailey, and I am the wife for over 20 years to a now retired british serviceman and a Mum to two beautiful daughters. For many years we traveled and lived all over the world whilst serving in the army. After leaving the army we now live in Ontario, Canada. My passion is antiques, especially victorian unrestored furniture and household items and creating/crafting. For me there is nothing better when I have a moment to sit down and make something beautiful. My blog is 'Todolwen' which is an anogram made up from 'old to new' which is what I love to do ~ take something old and give it a new life. I hope you enjoy my makings as much as I enjoy creating them.
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog.
Please visit her Todolwen blog at http://todolwen.blogspot.com/.
Here's what Karen had to say about her tutorial: Hello my dear friends, at last I have finished the tutorial for my wee bird! It has taken me so much longer than I thought it would but sometimes things just don't work out the way we would like them to.
Please respect Karen's TERMS OF USE: Please do not copy my tutorials in full and/or claim them to be your own and/or post them on your blog without my permission. Furthermore the sale of my tutorials is prohibited. All my designs are protected under copyright.
Karen's Bio: My name is Karen Bailey, and I am the wife for over 20 years to a now retired british serviceman and a Mum to two beautiful daughters. For many years we traveled and lived all over the world whilst serving in the army. After leaving the army we now live in Ontario, Canada. My passion is antiques, especially victorian unrestored furniture and household items and creating/crafting. For me there is nothing better when I have a moment to sit down and make something beautiful. My blog is 'Todolwen' which is an anogram made up from 'old to new' which is what I love to do ~ take something old and give it a new life. I hope you enjoy my makings as much as I enjoy creating them.
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog.
Please visit her Todolwen blog at http://todolwen.blogspot.com/.
Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
If you love to knit and are looking for a beanie to make for a little boy then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a "Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat." Have fun knitting.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Rufty Tufty Boys Beanie Hat
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I have found lots of hats for little girls but hats for little boys are few and far between, so using the classic beanie design which uses multiples of eight stitches and knits in the round, I came up with a little number in cotton, which is both soft, structured and textured. They are such a quick knit I have made four for my first Spring Craft Show on Saturday, fingers crossed that they sell well!Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Stripped Bare for Christmas Action - More Quilted Tree Decs Tutorial by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
I just love quilted ornaments? Don't you? If you do you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make some adorable quilted ornaments.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Stripped Bare for Christmas Action - More Quilted Tree Decs Tutorial
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Back in July we made a cushion to celebrate the Fourth of July, so using the same technique we are going to create some more great quilted decorations to fill your tree. Yet again we are going to raid the pastry cutter tin to find great shapes to use on the tree, you can use hearts, stockings, hearts, mittens, hearts, parcels and did I mention hearts? This is another great way of using up scrap strips to create effective tree decs, so let's hit your Christmas stash of fabrics and get started. Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Make A Vintage Style Star From A Cereal Box Tutorial By Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthes
I just love all sorts of glittery Christmas ornaments. If you do, too then you're going to love Cathy Jackson's tutorial on her Hazelruthe's blog showing you how to make a star ornament out of a cereal box.
Make A Vintage Style Star From A Cereal Box Tutorial
Copyright © 2011 - Written By Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthe's Blog
Here's what Cathy had to say about her tutorial: TSee what you can do with a cereal box...... You can make a pretty vintage looking Christmas star! I've seen several paper stars around Blogland and decided I needed to try it myself and thought I would share what I did.
Please respect Cathy's TERMS OF USE: You may use my tutorials for your own personal use to produce a project or use the technique but my tutorials may not be copied, reprinted, emailed, or transmitted in any form without my permission. You may, however, link back to the respective tutorials page of my Hazelruthes blog.
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthe's Blog. Please visit Cathy's Hazelruthe's blog at http://www.hazelruthes.blogspot.com/ and her Primitive Goodes Etsy shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivegoodes .
Copyright © 2011 - Written By Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthe's Blog
Here's what Cathy had to say about her tutorial: TSee what you can do with a cereal box...... You can make a pretty vintage looking Christmas star! I've seen several paper stars around Blogland and decided I needed to try it myself and thought I would share what I did.
Please respect Cathy's TERMS OF USE: You may use my tutorials for your own personal use to produce a project or use the technique but my tutorials may not be copied, reprinted, emailed, or transmitted in any form without my permission. You may, however, link back to the respective tutorials page of my Hazelruthes blog.
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Cathy Jackson of Hazelruthe's Blog. Please visit Cathy's Hazelruthe's blog at http://www.hazelruthes.blogspot.com/ and her Primitive Goodes Etsy shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/primitivegoodes .
Stuff The Bunting by Christmas Tree Tutorial by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
Do you like to decorate for the holidays? Are you looking for a great decoration? If you do and you are then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a bunting Christmas tree decoration.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Stuff The Bunting Christmas Tree Tutorial
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Our local fabric shop... the wonderful Belle Fabrics (who still do not have a website... grrr!) had a version of this tree in the window, so with their permission I used it as a starting point for my tree. I thought you might like this tree which means we can use lots of the techniques from the last couple of years, from how to make bunting, to the Christmas stars we are going to use on top of it. Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Cheap, Cheery and Chic - Christmas Tutorial 15 By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
Have you ever wondered how they make package bows? If you do then wonder no more as Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make them.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Cheap, cheery and chic - Christmas Tutorial 15
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: Right, I am not going to tell you how tough life is at the moment, so let's look at some ways to save a little bit of money over the Christmas holiday, which means this week we will make gift bows, candle holders and place settings.Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .
Straighten Your Seams - The Christmas Stocking Tutorial by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog
I love making Christmas Stockings and have made quite a few in my lifetime. Some were made of cloth, some were knit, some made of fleece, some lined, etc. I never made any strip pieced stockings so I was pleased when Ros Coffey told me she just finished a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make adorable strip pieced stockings. I'll definitively have to make some of these.
Straighten Your Seams - The Christmas Stocking Tutorial
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I don't know about you but one of my most fave childhood Christmas memories was waking up in the early hours feeling the weight on your feet and knowing that Father Christmas had been, filled your stocking and waiting until daylight before I was allowed to open them. Although I was lucky that I was not my mum, as one Christmas two of her sisters, she was the eldest of 12, got up in the middle of the night and swapped the presents around so that they got what they wanted... at least, until my granny woke up! Back then I used my father's socks from his wellingtons, large creamy socks with utilitarian writ large, so we are going to make something a little more aesthetically pleasing for the end of our beds.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com.
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.
Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I don't know about you but one of my most fave childhood Christmas memories was waking up in the early hours feeling the weight on your feet and knowing that Father Christmas had been, filled your stocking and waiting until daylight before I was allowed to open them. Although I was lucky that I was not my mum, as one Christmas two of her sisters, she was the eldest of 12, got up in the middle of the night and swapped the presents around so that they got what they wanted... at least, until my granny woke up! Back then I used my father's socks from his wellingtons, large creamy socks with utilitarian writ large, so we are going to make something a little more aesthetically pleasing for the end of our beds.
Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.
Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .
Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com.
Prim Icicles E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives
Who can resist adorable primitive icicle ornament?. If you can't then you'll be pleased to see that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating primitive icicle ornaments. ;Have fun with creating your icicles.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These are now a FREE pattern for you to download! Fun little prim icicle ornaments that you can paint, grunge, glue and mica to death! hehe Have fun with them!!
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Copyright © 2010- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These are now a FREE pattern for you to download! Fun little prim icicle ornaments that you can paint, grunge, glue and mica to death! hehe Have fun with them!!
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Pudgy Penquin Box E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives
When it comes to irresistible primitive, country, and folk art decorations penguins are high on the list. Wouldn't you agree? If you would then you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for creating a penguin box.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's another FREE cutie patootie pattern for ya! This adorable penguin box is so quick and easy to paint and assemble!! Fill with candy, potpourri, electric candles...whatever!! He's a cute addition to your winter decorating! You could also add a hat on his head and a scarf! Just don't use a REAL candle near him if you use fabric!! Or you could put a stake through the bottom and fill with birdseed for a garden decoration!
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.
Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's another FREE cutie patootie pattern for ya! This adorable penguin box is so quick and easy to paint and assemble!! Fill with candy, potpourri, electric candles...whatever!! He's a cute addition to your winter decorating! You could also add a hat on his head and a scarf! Just don't use a REAL candle near him if you use fabric!! Or you could put a stake through the bottom and fill with birdseed for a garden decoration!
Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!
Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.
Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.
Santa and Tree Tutorials By June Crawford of A Creative Dream
I just love adorable and colorful Santa's - especially if they are tall and skinny. If you do, too then you'll be happy to know that June Crawford has a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream blog showing you how to make a Santa and tree. He'll make a nice addition to my skinny Santa's collection.
Here's what June had to say about her Santa tutorial: Look... it's Santa... Trying so hard to get a jump on Christmas here. I made my list, and checked it twice... decided that most had been naughty... but I'm still gonna get going on the holiday anyway. Naughty or nice, it's a long list. And, since I'm working on it, I'm gonna drag all of you into it too...
Here's what June had to say about her tree tutorial: Like I promised... you remember this pile of muslin shapes... right? I'd sewn them a few years ago and had tucked them away, as I often do, to get back to at some point. And, I did get back to them. The first one turned into Santa. But, of course, you know I'm not finished there... With one little change to the directions, you can create a whole 'nother thing... Let me show you ..
Please respect June's TERMS OF USE: Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.
June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.
Please visit her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream
Here's what June had to say about her Santa tutorial: Look... it's Santa... Trying so hard to get a jump on Christmas here. I made my list, and checked it twice... decided that most had been naughty... but I'm still gonna get going on the holiday anyway. Naughty or nice, it's a long list. And, since I'm working on it, I'm gonna drag all of you into it too...
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream
Here's what June had to say about her tree tutorial: Like I promised... you remember this pile of muslin shapes... right? I'd sewn them a few years ago and had tucked them away, as I often do, to get back to at some point. And, I did get back to them. The first one turned into Santa. But, of course, you know I'm not finished there... With one little change to the directions, you can create a whole 'nother thing... Let me show you ..
Please respect June's TERMS OF USE: Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.
June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...
Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.
Please visit her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .
Skinny Stocking Tutorial By Thespoena McLaughlin of Vintiquities Workshop
I just love decorations that you can display at the holidays and also display year round - if you want to. Don't you? If you do then you'll be pleased to know that Thespa McLaughlin has a wonderful tutorial and pattern on her of Vintiquities Workshop showing you how to make skinny stockings. I just LOVE them.
Here's what Thespa had to say about her tutorial: As promised today I'm sharing my skinny stocking pattern, just a quick one I drew up for a small skinny stocking this week.
Please respect Thespa's TERM OF USE: My patterns & tutorials are for personal use ONLY. Not for resale. If you want to share it online please give full credit complete with a link to Vintiquities Workshop at http://vintiquitiesworkshop.blogspot.com .
Thespa's Bio: I am a mixed media artist living with my family in the Ozarks. I love aged turquoise, faded cream, and lots of romantic layers. I dig rusty things and found objects and frequently use them in my art.
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Thespoena McLaughlin of Vintiquities Workshop.
Please visit her Vintiquities Workshop at http://vintiquitiesworkshop.blogspot.com/. You can also follow her on Pinterest here.
Skinny Stocking Tutorial
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Thespoena McLaughlin of Vintiquities Workshop.
Here's what Thespa had to say about her tutorial: As promised today I'm sharing my skinny stocking pattern, just a quick one I drew up for a small skinny stocking this week.
Please respect Thespa's TERM OF USE: My patterns & tutorials are for personal use ONLY. Not for resale. If you want to share it online please give full credit complete with a link to Vintiquities Workshop at http://vintiquitiesworkshop.blogspot.com .
Thespa's Bio: I am a mixed media artist living with my family in the Ozarks. I love aged turquoise, faded cream, and lots of romantic layers. I dig rusty things and found objects and frequently use them in my art.
Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Thespoena McLaughlin of Vintiquities Workshop.
Please visit her Vintiquities Workshop at http://vintiquitiesworkshop.blogspot.com/. You can also follow her on Pinterest here.
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