Viola, the last member of the new Patchwork Set, seen here last Spring sunning herself and jotting down dreams and ideas in her composition book. I’m gathering up supplies for a new photo shoot with these gals. I was thinking little sets of prints of these gals would be a fun addition to my etsy shop. Got a few more things (stuffed things) brewing for etsy as well.
I’m so scattered these days but I really want to try … More
Same old, same old around here. I’m working on two bears, a giraffe and a bonneted baby this weekend while the snow piles up. Hattie here seems to be getting a jump on her easter projects.… More
The third member of the new Patchwork Set, Gretchen is more of a stay under the covers girl. I wish I could do the same. It’s cold, cloudy and dreary today. I need the sun, my on switch.… More
Handmade originals headed to Etsy, made from the Elsa pattern
And this is Winifred, another member of the new Patchwork Set. She is more of a passive naturalist than camper Fern and prefers to hang out on her quilt and let nature come to her.… More
Lots of stuff! New site design & a new header (click on through and check it out), we’re now 3 columned and have a new list, “what we’re reading” that I’m going to try to update every few weeks. Also new is our logo! Our logo font was getting a bit over used so Tim made us one from scratch. It’s got a swoosh and everything! Also new, like I mentioned below are our new etsy shop and craft it … More
Sorry. Do you know how many bad monkey songs there are? Work on a monkey pattern for a few weeks and you’ll feel my pain.
Okay, Fleecy Monkey is in the shop today! He’s a Christmas gift making special for only $6. So my quick calculations at the fabric store this weekend have pattern and materials coming in under $20 for what I hope will be a really fun, quick and satisfying cutie for gift giving. I mention in the … More
A captivating gang of 24 huggable, lovable creatures to sew—from classics like Margot, a topsy-turvy doll, and the button-jointed teddy bear Bjorn Bjornson, to irresistible Evelyn, a wool felt inchworm decked out in mod glasses and a kerchief, and Koji, a fiercely cute spiked softie monster. There’s something for everyone here—from kids to grown-ups and from beginning sewers to advanced dollmakers. Published by STC Craft, August, 2010.
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