It's so easy to collect fabric. It's beautiful and it feels good to the touch. It's not all that expensive for a small cut, and when you see something you love it's hard to know if you'll be able to find it again. In December I began keeping weekly financial records for my business. Looking…
New Sewing Pattern: Stella the Owl
Look who's coming! I'd like to introduce you to Stella the Owl. Stella is made from a single fat quarter of quilting cotton, plus some scraps of accent fabric. It's so fun to pair prints for her wings and body, then choose another for her feet. I made three owls, but I could keep going…
Benji the Bumblebee: A New Pattern
I've got a brand new pattern in my shop today! I'd like to introduce you to Benji the Bumblebee. I designed this guy in the middle of a very long, cold New England winter. His bright smiling face cheered me up while we waited for green grass and longer days. I made Benji for Stitch…
Awesome Handmade Toys: Jess Quinn
The post is part of an occasional series called "Awesome Handmade Toys." These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. You can see previous posts in the series here. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you're looking for more inspiration. +++++…
Penguin and Egg Reversible Toy!
Guess what I've been working on? Something is about to hatch. Hmmm…Could it be a baby penguin? Yep! Hello little guy. The pattern for this penguin and egg reversible toy will be ready soon… +++++ UPDATE! The Penguin and Egg Reversible Toy pattern is now in my shop! Thanks everyone!
Owl Girl: The Third Six Months of Softies Pattern
Are you ready? The third pattern in the Six Months of Softies club is out! She's Owl Girl by Paloma of Noialand and she's amazing! I've admired Paloma's designs for many months and I was thrilled that she was one of the designers in the club because that meant I'd have a chance to try…
Stuffed Animals Giveaway Winners
Wow! We had a lot of entries in the Stuffed Animals giveaway. Thank you all so much! It was great fun to hear what kinds of softies you're interested in designing. We had 159 entries and random number generator chose: #3, Alicia, who said: "so excited about your book coming out — congrats! I'm dreaming…
Write Your Own Craft Book: An Event at Brookline Booksmith
Have you ever considered writing a craft book? Wondered about the ins and outs of getting a book deal? Been curious about the process of producing the manuscript and working with an editor? On Monday, May 20, I'll be part of a panel discussion with several other craft book authors, and an editor at a…
The Official Stuffed Animals Release Date Giveaway!
Today is May 7, 2013, the official release date of my new book, Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction! I have been waiting for this day for a very long time. Way back in the spring of 2009 I began dreaming of writing a book that would be a comprehensive guide to designing and sewing…
Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern: Pete the Bear
I made this bear today and I thought you might like to make him, too. Meet Pete the Bear! He’s my favorite kind of softie to make: easy and quick to sew and you can make him from scrap materials. Ready to get started? Get the free pattern download! Here’s the Pete the Bear Pattern….
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