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Musicians in effigy

March 27, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations has immortalized Beethoven (as depicted in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure) and Mozart (as portrayed in Amadeus) in felt! Tiny, adorable. Want! See more views at the blog post.… Read More ...

Mighty mini men

March 26, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

I adore these hairy muscle men by Nichol of Pink Cheek Studios. I’m especially attracted to the hairy-chested ones. Just sayin. Go to Nichol’s post.… Read More ...

New from Flaming Nora

March 22, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,

Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any

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Squintable stitching

March 20, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Alina Bunaclu‘s stitching of these foxes is impeccable as well as beautiful. And I love the foxy expressions. Now look again. Each fox is a handstitched brooch only 2.4 inches across. Think how tiny those appliqued felt triangles are! … Read More ...

Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets

March 17, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Bronwyn of Red Brolly once shared two absolutely adorable stitchy Easter basket patterns that are perfect for any crafter looking for a unique and timeless design. These baskets truly have an heirloom-quality charm, making them the perfect project to create … Read More ...

Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner

March 16, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mimi Kirchner finally made something for herself–a Tiny House pincushion in an antique hair receiver. I adore that the glass pinheads form crops in the landscape. See more at Mimi’s Doll blog.… Read More ...

Giveaway at Checkout Girl

March 14, 2012 by Denise Felton

Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl is clearing the boards in preparation for a move. Why is this good news for us? Because she’s giving stuff away! First up is Pets (shown above), created in 2010. If you’d like to have … Read More ...

Inspiration: And Sew It Goes

March 14, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Terry of And Sew It Goes created this lovely fiber art for an exhibition called Rituals. She named her entry Friendship Ritual, and she says,

This commemorates my yearly ritual of designing, making and sending Valentines. I described the stitched

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Can you hear me now?

March 12, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

KARAMBA! designed and stitched this tablet case for a friend. She says it looks like him. My favorite part: The ear on the velcro closure. Awesome. See more at KARAMBA!’s blog post.… Read More ...

Teeny hoops to wear

March 11, 2012 by Denise Felton

Sonia of Dandelyne creates necklaces a needleworker has to love. Not only are they tiny works of needle art–applique and embroidery–but many are mounted in miniature embroidery hoops! Adorable. See a review of Dandelyne on All the Live Long Day … Read More ...

Tutorial: Honeybee Candle Mat

March 8, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Cute, cute, cute! Mollie of Wild Olive combines embroidery and applique with the hexie craze to create a thoroughly charming candle mat. And she’s showing us all how it’s done, step by step. Go to her tute.… Read More ...

New: Cottage Industry License

March 8, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Wee Folk Art is now offering a Cottage Industry License, allowing others to use their designs to make items for sale. Kimara says,

Michelle and I have been kicking around the idea of allowing others to use our patterns, crafts

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Pretties for Mother’s Day

March 8, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Some Mother’s Day charmers from All About the World of Kittyeden. See more at the blog post.

Looking for more Mother’s day patterns? Check out these Mother’s Day Embroidery articles we wrote previously as well as these Patterns from … Read More ...

Tutorial: Felt Easter ornaments

March 5, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Raphaele of La Creature and You shares a tutorial for sweet felt Easter ornaments that even a beginning stitcher need not fear. In fact, this would be a perfect project to do with school-age children. Go to the tute.… Read More ...

Free pattern: Easter Egg Countdown

March 2, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This Easter Egg Countdown bunting by Laura of Paint in My Hair counts down the week before the big day, Sunday to Sunday. If your wee ones (or you!) would enjoy this tradition, download Laura’s free pattern to make one.… Read More ...

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