Felt cactus pattern from Big Little Felt Universe by Jeanette Lim. It's New Year's Eve and time to set some professional goals for the new year. This year I would like to: 1. Start taking custom work. Although I made all kinds of plush in the past, I was really afraid to take on custom…
Archives for December 2011
Book Review: Sewing School
Charlie’s sister, Jacquie, asked me what Roxanne would like for Hanukkah this year. Roxanne has been asking for a new backpack, so we chose one from Land’s End and had it monogrammed. It was deeply discounted so we got to choose something else to go with it. Books are always a huge hit with Roxanne…
Happy Hanukkah
We made latkes on Sunday afternoon. I like small, crispy latkes. If you've ever made them you know that your house smells like latkes for days and days afterwards, and making latkes makes a huge mess. So I make them once, and I make a lot. Then I freeze them in dinner-sized portions in ziplock…
Comfort Crafting
I had a crazy week last week so I made a bird. It’s like crafting comfort food. I’ve put her in my shop. I’m hoping for a quieter, more focused week this week. I’ve got writing and sewing deadlines before the kids are home on vacation. Wishing you a productive week, too!
snail in a real shell
I made this guy today. He says, "Happy weekend to you!".
Project Upcycle: An Online Class on Craftsy Taught by Betz White
Betz White gave me the opportunity to try out and review her online class, Project Upcycle, offered through Craftsy. Craftsy offers online courses on all kinds of crafts. Once you sign up for a particular class you have access to it anytime and for as long as you want. The videos are in HD and…
learning to make teddy bears
I am learning to make jointed teddy bears. Although making teddy bears is not so different from making any other kind of softie, it is intimidating because there is a whole huge community of artist teddy bear makers out there and they are very particular about the way these things are made. There are long,…