I have lots of fun and interesting things to share with you so I figured it was time for a studio update. Turtle progress on Friday morning. Turtle stack on Friday afternoon. Last Tuesday I got an email from the props director of the television show, The Flash. She needed two toy turtles for a…
Jack the Pumpkin Coming Soon…
I’m working on a few new Halloween-themed projects. Jack the Pumpkin is one of them. He’ll be accompanied by Candace the Candy Corn: And there might just be a sweet little ghost, too. Stay tuned next week. I’m also sewing Halloween costumes. We will have a dinosaur, a mad scientist, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg this…
A Need for Modern Judaic Fabrics and Sewing Patterns
My older daughters go to Hebrew School at our synagogue three times a week. They learn to read and speak Hebrew, they learn Jewish prayers and Jewish history, they learn about holidays and about Israel. Most of all, they develop a strong, positive identity as Jewish people. When Hebrew School started up again this fall…
Enhance Your Lighting With a Sewing Machine LED Light Kit
I sew in a corner of our bedroom where there’s not much natural light. The windows are small and mostly screened by trees. In addition to the overhead lights, I have all sorts of extra lamps set up – one on my desk, another clamped to the ironing board, and another next to the sewing…
New Lovey Dovey Set Coming Soon
I began selling PDF patterns in March of 2012. Some of my first designs were softies to make as baby gifts. I came up with a set of lovies and a teddy bear with a coordinating blankie. I’m really not sure where this idea came from, but boy am I glad I acted on it….
Summertime Hand-Stitching Projects
I think summer is the ideal time to begin new hand-stitching projects. It’s too beautiful outside to be sitting at the sewing machine all day. Instead it’s time to sit on the porch, or in the grass, and soak up the sun. If you’re like me, though, you also need something creative to work on…
Studio Update, An Upcoming Class, and a Sew-Along
Did you know that I moderate a private Facebook group for doll and toy designers? It’s The While She Naps Softie Designers Forum and we have over 200 members. I love this group so much. It’s a place to ask questions, get new ideas, and support fellow makers. If you design sewing patterns for softies…
Maya the Mermaid and a Finished Doll Quilt
A few months ago I was searching for a hand sewing project I could do in the evenings and weekends while relaxing with my family. I gave English Paper Piecing a try and fell in love. Here's why EPP is perfect for me: You don't have to cut anything in a straight line with a…
Coming next week…
I wanted to pop in quickly to show you two new things coming to my shop next week. First is a brand new and totally fun supply… The most adorable safety eyes! The eyes are the most important part of a toy and they can be kinda nervewracking to make from felt or embroidery…
Studio Update
I have a few fun projects to share. First up, I made these two elephants for Sara Lawson's Quilt Market booth. Sara's first fabric line will debute at spring Market in a few weeks. Her line is with Art Gallery fabrics and it's callled Jungle Ave. It's inspired by city living. You can read more…
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