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Pajama Monster Pillow Tutorial
This tutorial has been a long time coming – but finally, here it is! These cute and cuddly monster pillows have big mouths just ready to eat your pajamas and keep them safe until night time. They’re also really fun sleepover companions. … Continue reading
More Drawings Come to Life!
It’s been busy around here as the sewing machine has been humming, my hand-sewing skills have been tested, and I’ve been experimenting with new materials. 16 creatures are almost ready to make the journey to their new homes. This is … Continue reading
Felted Sweater Laptop Cozy Tutorial – on the Canadian Living Blog!
I was featured on the Canadian Living blog today!!! I enjoy the Canadian Living craft blog and was so excited when I was asked to contribute! On top of the interview, I also created a tutorial for a laptop cozy … Continue reading
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More Creature Friends
After yesterday’s post, I thought I had better hop over here and post something a little brighter. These past two days I have been sewing non-stop, and here are the fruits of my labours: This is definitely one of my … Continue reading
Is it really February?
Some people say that as you get older, time seems to go faster. Well, I am not that old, but I can’t imagine a month flying by faster than this past January. Despite the weeks of cold weather, in a … Continue reading
A Princess Butterfly
This was my last create-a-creature to make before Christmas. And what a creature to end with! A loving Aunty is making this a gift to her niece and was able to tell me all sorts of wonderful things about the … Continue reading
It’s a Squirrel!
Although I mostly bring children’s drawings to life, every once in a while I am asked to make something a little more complicated. I do love these extra challenges, and although there is always those stressful moments (Will it balance? … Continue reading
Big and Meap, My newest create-a-creature friends!
I realize there have been a lot of these create-a-creature posts recently. As the holidays approach I do seem to spend a lot of my time bringing creatures to life (and significantly less time cooking, reading, and doing all of … Continue reading
A Few More Creatures Greet the World!
It has been a whirlwind here this week. I switched some days with my co-teacher and so worked as a full-time teacher this week. I loved being with my students all week, but I had forgotten how tiring teaching Kindergarten … Continue reading
My Very First Sewing Class for Kids
This week I am running a week-long sewing class as part of my school’s after school program. I must say that I am LOVING it! (yes…that was shouted….with a big smile….and maybe even a little dance across the room in … Continue reading
