Guess what? The final Six Months of Softies pattern is here! Look at this wonderful assortment of softies, each one designed by a different indie designer. Being a part of this club has been a great experience, both as a designer and as a participating member. I've sewn five of the six patterns and I…
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…
Month 2 of Six Months of Softies: Join the Club!
Today is the release of the second pattern in Six Months of Softies! This month we're making an adorable whale designed by the amazing Jen Gubicza of Zooguu. Photo via Zooguu. I love this picture so much. That was totally me as a teenager. This whale is easy and fun to make and Jen gives…
Elephant Softie from Six Months of Softies
Happy weekend to you! I just finished sewing the first pattern from Six Months of Softies and I had to show it to you! This is Polly. The baby is in love with her… …has made off with her… …and refuses to give her back. I can't say I blame her! Wendi has done an…
Six Months of Softies: A Brand New Club!
How do you learn to sew softies? The very best way to learn to sew softies is to, well, sew lots of softies! The more you make, and the more patterns you follow, the better you get at sewing, at designing, and at seeing how softies are constructed. Every pattern has something new to teach…
one week left in the make-along!
One week remains in our make-along. If you are considering entering, I encourage you to go for it. It was awesome to stretch a little and try something new. Any kind of fiber art is welcome – knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, softie making, quilting – whatever you are interested in doing. Some really lovely entries…
making along
This was a really good challenge. I've never made an insect before – the closest I've come was the Maryland crab. There were several iterations of this bee before this final one. The flower, on the other hand, came together right away. I am going to make more of these. They are so fun. This…
making progress on the make-along
I am working today on my project for the make-along. It is always an interesting process designing something totally new. Lots of little problems to solve and lots of stitches to tear out and sew again a different way. I did buy some new fabrics to play with (I started a make-along! I get to…
Come make-a-long with me!
Hooray! I'm so excited to begin this make-a-long with you. Thank you to Melissa Crowe for suggesting this wonderfully evocative Emily Dickinson poem that I think is perfect for this project. #1755 To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee,One clover, and a bee.And revery.The revery alone will do,If bees are few….