To Hoop or Not to Hoop

Pamela Kellog from Kitty & Me Designs discusses whether or not to use a hoop with your stitching. Also, this is the first time I've seen her blog, so I'll be adding it to the designers' section.

Weekend Kits Blog

I came across another business blog. This one is the Weekend Kits Blog from the folks that make, well, Weekend Kits. I've never used one of their kits, but they certainly look like they fit their 
premise: something you can learn over a weekend (maybe finish, maybe continue working on it 
next weekend.). Looks like a good way to learn a new craft, and, of course, they make cross stitch kits.