Hello! Wendi here from Shiny Happy World. Making this sweet mug of hot cocoa was a real challenge for me. I usually design fairly...
Craft Patterns
Woodland Sewing Set with Melissa – Sewing Collective
Welcome Melissa, who's back with more felty fall fun. - Betz Hey all! I'm so excited to be back on Betz White's blog sharing another...
American Pie Pincushion
Oh my, I love pie! If you feel the same way, you'll want to make your own American Pie Pincushion. This cutie-pie is...
Slippy and Slide Seals with Stephanie – Sewing Collective
Today Stephanie shares her brightly colored baby seal softie (with snacks!), check it out! - Betz Hello, Stephanie here! We have a...
Forest Friends Finger Puppets with A Happy Stitch – Sewing Collective
Happy Friday! Today Melissa shares the cutest little addition to the original forest friends! - Betz Hello there! I don't know about your...
Flurry and Fluff with Melissa Q – Sewing Collective
Today Melissa joins us with the cutest idea for repurposing a well loved baby blanket - Betz Hello friends! I'm so excited to be here. I...
Worktable Wednesday: MATS Class Wrap-up
Now that my Make Art That Sells class is over, I wanted to share my final project. Week #5's focus was the Gift Market. Our assignment was...
Holiday Stitch-along Ornament #3: Winter Bloom
Introducing the Winter Bloom Ornament, pattern #3 in the Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club! Members, check your email inboxes today! This...
Holiday Stitch-along Ornament #2: Snow Globe
Introducing the Snow Globe Ornament, pattern #2 in the Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club! Members, check your email inboxes today! Create...
Holiday Stitch-along Ornament #1: Snowy Owl
Happy October 1st! Today's the day Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club members receive their first ornament pattern! I'm kicking off the...
Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club 2014
Join me this fall for my 2nd annual Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club! One new design will be revealed every 2 weeks from October...
Tips for Sewing with Waxed Canvas
Ever since I sewed my first Metro Hipster Bag with waxed canvas I have been in love with the stuff. It's got a casual, rugged look and...
New Kit! Springtime Sewing Set
In a limited release, I am offering my popular Springtime Sewing Set pattern as a KIT! Just in time for Valentine's Day gift making or any...
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....
Woodland Sewing Set Kits!
New kits in the shop! At the Creative Connection Event last week I taught a great group of women how to make my Woodland Sewing Set. For...
spring to come
Do you feel like springtime just can't come fast enough? Well here's a little taste of spring for you, my Springtime Sewing Set pattern!...
Sweet Shoppe Ornament Set
I'm excited to announce one of my newest designs from my Make New or Make Do™ sewing pattern line: The Sweet Shoppe Ornament Set. Each...
Itty Bitty Ice Cream Ornament: Tutorial
Are you ready for two scoops of cuteness? Last month I did a demo of these sweet and felty treats at Quilt Market and I am (finally!)...
I’ll tell you a story
Once upon a time, deep in the forest, there sprouted a Tiny Toadstool. He wasn't your average toadstool because he had a secret. One day...
ladybug ladybug…
New, in the shop! Ladybug Tape Measure and Leaf Scissor Case Pattern. Available in a handy PDF that I will happily email to you upon...
Gingerbread boy and his dog Gingersnap
New in the shop! I'm so happy to be finally offering a PDF pattern for these ornaments for sale in my etsy shop. They've been a long time...
busy girl…
...busy weekend! As promised, I was able to put together more Cupcake Tape Measure Kits for the shop! New colorways, pink with brown and a...
kit crazy!
I got a wild hair this week and decided I must offer some kits in my shop. Must! Kits are great...easy to make for yourself, make for a...


















