SALE!

Introducing my first PDF Hand Sewing Pattern: Retro Owl Plush Pattern! It's $6 and arrives directly to your inbox! I hope to get more project patterns into the shop very soon! So be on the lookout!

Hey Friends! Lots of goodies in the shop are on SALE, including pins, keychains, & lots of other sweet felt things! I'm clearing out to make room for some new goodies! Happy etsying! Visit the Etsy Shop!

Vintage Hunters Guide: Crochet, Granny Squares, & Afghans

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Simple Stitches How To : Open Chain Stitch

Open Loop Stitch: Begin by stitching through the underneath of backside of your piece, pull your thread all the way through, leaving a space, stitch back through the top side of your piece, pull your thread through but leave a loop remaining. From the backside, stitch just behind the bottom of your loop, pull your thread all the way through and then make another stitch just below your loop, stitching all the way through your loop will now be held in place.This stitch is also called a daisy stitch, loop stitch, wishbone stitch, well - you get the idea! Happy Stitching!

Let's Get Crafty!

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So I'm very happy that I've been working on a new special project, my first craft book! (insert a million exclamation marks here) I obviously can't share many details of what I'm working on but I'll try to share what I can along the way and keep you updated. I can tell you that, my book is being published with North Light Books and will be released in 2012. It's going to feature a lot of brand new & interesting projects that I'm so excited to be working on! In fact, I must admit I'm not -the best- secret keeper so not being able to post & share all of these neat new things is going to be so, so difficult!!! This is also the reason I've been a little MIA lately and had temporarily taken down some of my wholesale listings, etc. So just wanted to let you all know whats up!

Pretty Spaces

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Vintage Hunters Guide: McCoy Pottery

McCoy Planters in Pastels by belleflower29

McCoy Cat Yarn Bowl by rosekepler

McCoy Mixing Bowls in Blue & Pink by Mrsrekamepip

McCoy Planters by On BradStreet

McCoy in Yellow by JHP119

McCoy Trademark Logo by zenhen

List: Random Things

• Got to see an old friend of mine and it was truly awesome! I miss her soooo much!
• 10/4 Good buddy! Picked up some weird CB interference on my computer speakers several times - Crazy!
• I haven't had a blow pop, a lifesaver, or any other hard candy in like a week! I'm proud of myself! 
•  I am in huge *heart* with Lalaloopsy dolls! They're sew cute and the perfect addition to my crafty lab! 
• Shared a nice Mother's Day with my fam! 
• Have had a lot of fun sourcing new materials for my book projects
• Sneezing a lot, Thanks pollen! 
• Crossing my fingers a special project goes through! 
• Making an endless amount of Owl cozies for folks all over the globe 
• Babydogsitting - with extra dogs around I like to refer to them as my entourage since they follow me everywhere

Flickr Featured Artist: N. Fallon Design Studio

It's pretty obvious that I LOVE color - Just adore this pretty collection of photos from N. Fallon Design Studio! So much warmth but such a huge hint of spring time loveliness. And guess what? You can totally find those super cute pouches on Etsy! (photos were chosen from the LR Flickr Pool! Come join us!)