Jodie of Ric Rac is helping her mother raise $2,600 to send two children to Camp Phoenix, a fun break for burn survivors and their families. Jodie’s mom is a volunteer at this Australian facility. For every $5 you donate … Read More ...
Dangling ninjas, strongmen, and ballerina sheep
Nichol Brinkman‘s series of mobiles makes me wish there were a baby in my family–or at least a wee one–to share one with. Maybe I’ll just hang one over my bed! Go to Nichol’s Pink Cheeks Studios blog or … Read More ...
Inspiration: Fog and Swell
There is so much to love about these humpback whale softies by K of Fog and Swell: the awesome fabric choices, the masterful piecing and sculpting, the overall silhouette. But what really tickles my fancy are the French knot barnacles. … Read More ...
An X-Men mini-me
I didn’t think anything on this earth could be cuter than Hugh Jackman. But this Spooky Pooky rendering of Wolverine may have him beat. So tiny. So brutal. There’s a tiny doll version of Beast, too. Go to Alexz‘s … Read More ...
Stitch a keepsake doll
Gay of Sentimental Stitches has put together Embroider Me Collection 2–a set of 23 reproduction antique patterns for embroidered cloth dolls. She says, “They are presented in their antique form just as they were stamped on fabric and sold … Read More ...
Rikishi!
I love Nichol Brinkman‘s brain! Check out the latest item from Pink Cheeks Studios: a mobile of sumo wrestlers! Brilliant! See more at Nichol’s blog post.
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Teeny tiny divinity
Squeee! Ganesha is interpreted as a DeriDoll. Go to Deriana‘s post to see more and bigger views.… Read More ...
Dolls we can live up to
Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed-lady dolls make me happy for so many reasons. The workmanship is divine, of course. Only Mimi would look at toile and think “tattoo!” Only Mimi creates hair in just her way–fabric not yarn, dimensional not flat … Read More ...
Musicians in effigy
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
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 ...
Inspiration: Ann Wood
If you groove on Ann Wood‘s amazing, scary owl fiber sculptures, you may be surprised to discover she has a sweet side. Witness: Miss Pink Ballerina. Gorgeous. And en pointe! See more at Ann’s blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hairy-eyebrowed softie
Heather of The Sewing Loft shares the tutorial for creating this “super simple” monster softie. And while she was making it, she stumbled across a technique you’ll love for creating those hairy eyebrows. Go to her post.
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Win a Bustle & Sew kit
Helen of Bustle & Sew is giving away one of her new kits for a Lovely Mouse felt softie! Go to her blog post to enter before February 17.… Read More ...
Our faves are All Dolled Up
The All Dolled Up art show at Vincennes University, curated by Nichol Brinkman of Pink Cheeks Studios, is now open! It features work by some of our all-time favorite needle artists: Jess Quinn , Mimi Kirchner, Jennifer Strunge, … Read More ...
A fly on her nose
Here’s what Karamba! says about her inspiration for this amazing art doll:
… Read More ...In my neighborhood “armies” of old ladies crossing scenery everyday. Unique babuska design, kaleidoscope of shopping bags. Here’s my version: Old, calm lady. She has nice oldschool look,