Tag Archives: patterns

A Trio of Turtles

Posted on October 19, 2012

There is a lot of problem solving in my job.  I love making custom creatures, but I don’t know everything there is to know about making and designing stuffed animals (yet.)  Each one has it’s own unique set of design … Continue reading →

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Cute Snake Stuffie!

Posted on October 6, 2012

When it comes to snakes, I am a bit of a wimp.  Mice, spiders and other creepy crawly things don’t really bother me.  But even itty bitty garter snakes make me freeze up in fear. Until now. Because somehow I just … Continue reading →

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Little Puppy Lovey Dovey

Posted on August 3, 2012

A few weeks ago I won some free patterns from While She Naps.  Abby Glassenberg is a very talented softie designer and I was super excited to try out some of her patterns. Here is the first one!  This is … Continue reading →

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Handbag with Summer Stripes

Posted on April 20, 2012

Last week I had one of those days where there was a lull between custom orders, and it was just me and the sewing room and a whole day ahead. And so I did something that I haven’t done in … Continue reading →

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Another Crochet Project – Mary Jane Slippers

Posted on January 17, 2012

One of the projects I really wanted to crochet was a cute pair of bunny slippers from this book.  I really gave it my best shot (and persevered long after the point I would usually give up – this is what … Continue reading →

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In love with Amigurumi

Posted on January 12, 2012

So what does a sewer do when she is on vacation?  Crochet, of course! I am lucky enough to have a mother who is a master crocheter, so when I went to visit my parents over the holidays, I had … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Holiday

Posted on December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I have enjoyed a wonderful (snowy!) holiday with family and friends (and our celebrating isn’t done yet!)  One of my favourite things about Christmas is making handmade gifts.  And although I didn’t make quite … Continue reading →

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Art Every Day – Day 4: Costume Sewing

Posted on November 5, 2011

Yesterday was a full day of sewing.  Hubby and I were off to a costume party last night and needed some medieval-type garb.  Due to a date mix-up on my part, as of yesterday morning our costumes were just fabric … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Robes and Other Magical Fun

Posted on July 8, 2011

I’ve had this Harry Potter inspired project on the back-burner for the last few months, but with the new (and last!) movie coming out very soon I knew now was the time to tackle it. And so, may I present, … Continue reading →

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Wedding Season – Bolero and Clutch

Posted on June 25, 2011

It’s that time of year again, when flowers and weddings are in full bloom.  I actually have attended very few weddings myself, which is perhaps why I found myself without anything suitable to wear for the wedding hubby and I … Continue reading →

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