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…
Baby Gift for a Friend
A friend of mine is due to have her first baby next month. There’s something so special about sewing for a baby. In fact, I think a lot of people discover sewing or rediscover it because they want to make something special for a baby. These life cycle events seem to compel us to want…
2018 Year in Review
Me over the summer at MASS MoCA seeing the Sol LeWitt exhibit. There are just a few more days left in 2018 and it’s time to do some reflection on all that’s unfolded this year (fabric pun intended). In 2018 this blog turned 13 and my other business, Craft Industry Alliance, turned three. I continue…
Your 2018 Craft Gift Guide
My favorite kind of gift to give, and receive, is a beautiful craft book paired with a thoughtfully chosen supply that can be used to make the projects inside. That’s what this 2018 Craft Gift Guide is all about! I’ve selected my favorite new craft books of the year and hunted down just the right…
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