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    <body><![CDATA[This is a book that I knew was coming because a local crafter is featured in the book! A few years back I hired a woman to present a program at my library about how to make books. Deb Dormody of If'n Books was so great! Since that program I've been to her studio for a program sponsored by the RI Cen...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55848440">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great, inspiring read into how the handmade phenomenon grew and evolved into a massive movement for independent artists and designers to encourage creativity, resilience and networking/business. There are some truly fascinating and unique items that people create. The photography in this b...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44775954">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Not bad - interesting to see what people are creating across the US. Not a book I'd buy however...although I should since I'm a DIYer myself and I want to support my fellow DIYers...but it wasn't as good as I had hoped. More crafts, maybe some patterns. Maybe some more advice to get your stuff out t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71684660">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fabulous book about various artists from the craft movement. Lots of info about etsy and beautiful pictures of artists and their work spaces. Wonderful!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[In fairness - I mostly looked at the pictures.  The stories seemed to get some what monotonous after a while, and the pictures are much more compelling (porno hooked rugs anyone?)]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Heard about this book on the To the Best of Our Knowledge show called Reconsidering Craft, 12/14/2008: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.wpr.org/book/081214a.cfm.">http://www.wpr.org/book/081214a.cfm.</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Love this fun book about some amazing craftspeople! This is currently my coffeetable book, and I love picking it up for inspiration.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Amazing!  This book is a definite must-read for any crafter - it will totally inspire you!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[halfway through... loving it. Totally fascinated by the &quot;new craft&quot; movement.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Great book.  I wish the interviews had been longer and more in depth.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Christmas present from David.  SO inspiring and a fun read.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a rad manifesto about indie crafting told by the people who do it. I found it pretty inspiring.]]></body>
    
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