Right before the end of the year I like to do a recap, looking back to remind myself of what I accomplished in the last 12 months....
2012 recap
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Year: 2012
Happy Holidays!
I'll be spending the next few days making, wrapping, packing and driving. Followed by days of eating, snuggling, relaxing, and being with...
almost there
The Advent Calendar is well underway. Some of my knitting for nieces is complete while some is still on the needles! Turtles for teachers...
one stitch leads to another
If you're a longtime reader of this blog, you may remember Tissue Boxes of Christmas Past: the Dove and the Target characters I stitched...
ornament round up
for your holiday crafting a little round up of ornaments I've created over the years... 'Tis the season! Fabric Froebel Stars Sweet...
Tutorial: Santa Napkin Holder
Happy December! This is such a wonderful crazy happy month for us with Christmas plus birthdays for both boys. In the midst of the...
Shop Update: Nest Brooches
My felted wool Nest Brooches are a perennial favorite for a small but thoughtful gift. Each one is made from felted wool sweaters as is...
Mini Earmuffs Tutorial
Are you ready for another dose of cute? This is the third and final post in my *mini* series of warm winter accessories for the Wildlife...
Mini Capelet Tutorial
When you don't have any arms, sweaters can be downright awkward to wear. A capelet will keep you warm while leaving your flippers free!...
Mini Hat and Scarf Tutorial
As promised, I've written up a quick tutorial to make a mini hat and scarf for Poppy and Pip Penguins from Wildlife with Love™!Aren't they...
Felted Wool Scrapbags: in the shop!
This weekend, with the help of an elf (ok, my 10 yr old son), I was able to pull together some Felted Wool Scrapbags to list in my etsy...
playing dress up
I was going to wait to post his until I had the tutorials ready, but I couldn't wait! I've been playing dress up with my Wildlife with...
New! Felt Pinecone Ornament PDF pattern
Decorate your home this holiday with fun felt pinecone ornaments. Hang them individually on the tree or decorate a wreath or presents....
Mad City Weekend
I just came back from a long weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. After having been away from home for a week for Quilt Market, I wasn't sure I...
Fall 2012 Quilt Market: Betz White Patterns!
Well, we made it to Houston and back! (the "back" part was a challenge, but more on that later). My fabulous husband not only built my...
Houston or Bust!
Here we are near the end of October, having arrived at the week that has been a focal point for months. All of the work my husband and I...
Polar Babies Quilt and Pillow
I'm ending the week of Wildlife with Love™ introductions with a grand finale! This is where all of the cuties-of-the-week come together in...
Wildlife with Love: Polar Pal Appliqués
Hello animal lovers! Joining the stuffed felt wildlife I shared the past 3 days are adorable mom and baby animal portraits. Introducing my...
More Wildlife with Love: Slippy and Slide Seals
Every day this week I am revealing a new pattern from my Wildlife with Love™ collection. So far you've met Poppy and Pip Penguins and...
Wildlife with Love: Flurry and Fluff Polar Bears
Yesterday I introduced my new sewing pattern collection, Wildlife with Love™, with penguins Poppy and Pip. Today, I'd like you to meet...
Introducing: Wildlife with Love Sewing Patterns
I'm ecstatic to finally be able to share a project that is near and dear to my heart. Wildlife with Love™ is my new collection of sewing...
Thursday’s Thrift Find
We have been busting our you-know-whats getting ready for quilt market in (gulp) 2 weeks! My new patterns (5 out of 6!) are proofed and at...
Felt Lore Part 3: make your mark
We all love the fuzzy texture of felt but making a precise visible mark for sewing or cutting can be a challenge. Over the years I have...
Sewn Hats: Blog Tour and Giveaway!
I'm thrilled to be a contributor to Carla Hegeman Crim's new book, Sewn Hats, published by Wiley. Her blog tour for the book started last...