My husband, Charlie, and I spent four days in Portland, Maine to celebrate our anniversary and just to spend some time together while two of our three kids are away at camp (the third stayed home with a college student to look after her). Although Portland is just two hours away from Boston, neither of…
Templates for Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
In 2013 my book, Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, was published by Lark Crafts. This book was my baby. The idea for it came to me way back in 2009 when I was searching for a guide to designing my own sewing patterns for stuffed animals and couldn’t find one. After months of looking…
Free Pattern: Plush Apple
Today I have a free pattern to share for this cute plush apple. I made mine a Red Delicious, but you could definitely sew this pattern up in light green fleece to make a Granny Smith. This is an easy pattern to sew up in just about an hour. I used a pair of 8mm…
Spring Sewing Plans and Upcoming Teaching Gigs
I bought some fabric to make two Wiksten Haoris. This will be my first time sewing this jacket and I plan to make the extra small short version for both. One will be Essex Linen in black lined with a horses print also by Robert Kaufman and the other will be that grid print, from…
How Your Craft Business Can Make the Most of the ASMR Trend
Do you love the sound the needle makes as you pull it through your fabric? Do you find the clicking of knitting needles to be soothing? If you do, you’re not alone. In fact, there’s a whole online world dedicated to creating those sounds for the purpose of relaxation. It’s mostly on YouTube and the…
10 Best Sources for Punch Needle Kits on Etsy
Links in this post are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase I earn a small percentage at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! 1| CraftBoutiqueNYC 2| BellaFilatoStudio 3| LuckyPinkLadybug 4| LetsGetPunchy 5| WholePunching 6| MyrtleGraceMotifs 7| WoolAndWow 8| MillicentandBird 9| MyraANDJean 10| HalfBirdMona I’m super excited about…
Sky Snuggles Plush Sun, Moon, Star, and Cloud: Free Sewing Pattern
Today I have a fun free pattern to share with you. This is a set of four small plush toys with a celestial theme: a sun, moon, star, and cloud. They are sewn from scraps of fleece and felt and stuffed with bits of fiberfill stuffing. I used some 8mm safety eyes and size 8…
Upcoming Classes in Wellesley
I’m excited to be teaching two classes in February here in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This is the third year that I’ve taught a series of business classes for artists and makers and it’s always a lot of fun. Most of the people who come live in town or nearby, but I’ve had a few people drive…
5 Handmade Dolls on Etsy
I absolutely love handmade dolls. The desire to make dolls is what drew me into sewing in the first place and I never get tired of looking at and admiring the way artists create people in miniature form with fabric and thread. The opportunity for creative expression is truly endless. Today, I’ve gathered five handmade…
New Pattern: Scarf Buddies + Bonus Mittens to Match
I’m so excited today to be launching my brand new pattern. Meet the Scarf Buddies! Four snuggly animal scarves to make for kids (or grandkids). For years I’ve made my daughter’s fleece animal hats each winter and I’ve always thought it would be so fun to also make cute scarves, too. It gets really cold…
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