I am in love with Fat Cat Crafts — chubby little renditions of our favorite characters in kitteh form. Witness: Darth Vader shown above. (Squeee!) These adorable little art dolls/pincushions are available for quite reasonable prices through the Fat Cat … Read More ...
Marilyn in felt
I confess: I don’t like Marilyn Manson. Not the music, not the persona. But having seen this amazing likeness in DeriDoll form, I’m rethinking that position a little. I definitely like Deri‘s wee version. Check out that teensy silk … Read More ...
Tutorial + 4-prize giveaway!
Jodie Rackley, author of Happy Stitch: 30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday,
shares her tutorial for this simple but rockin embroidered headband over on Feeling Stitchy. Go to the tute. And while you’re there, enter the drawing … Read More ...
Inspiration: Chris Richards
How many stitches do you need to know to be able to create beautiful embroidery? Evidently, only one. Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations developed this breathtaking work using only running stitch. (OK, OK, she got a little fancy with the … Read More ...
I’ll be seeing you
Sylvia Windhurst (Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery) has created a new series of embroidered felt brooches with realistic eyes as the focals. So awesome. Go to her blog post to see more.… Read More ...
Le Petit Prince
Squee! The Little Prince as a bitty DeriDoll! Go to Deri‘s post to see his awesome epaulettes.… Read More ...
A kitty to remember
So sweet! When her friend’s kitty passed away, Amy of Lucykate Crafts made her this little cuddle-kitty as a comfort and memorial. RIP, sweet Onion. See more at Amy’s blog post.… Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns
We love finding new embroidery designs to try, so we were excited to find these new designs just for you!
We found these designs by combing through popular embroidery forums and websites. We wanted designs that would be fun and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Camping quiet book
This camping page from a felt quiet book has a posable figure (in the sleeping bag) and a lantern that lights up! Go to Stephanie’s Imagine Our Life blog post to find out how to make one yourself.
Many … Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Wise Old Owl’
Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Penguin baby
Amy of LucyKate Crafts winds up her series of patterns and tutorials for penguin dolls with this precious baby. Go to her blog post to learn how to make him. And browse back through her posts to find out … Read More ...
A year of Tudors by Deri
Deri has posted a retrospective of her entire Tudor Project. Just try to look at this series of exquisite little art dolls without saying “Oh. My. Gawd.” at least once. See Deri’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Felt Christmas ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is celebrating Christmas in July with tutorials for two adorable felt-applique ornaments. Stitch them now to get a jump on the season. See her tutes.… Read More ...
Woodland headbands for Blythe
As if Aimee Ray‘s Blythe doll dresses weren’t cute enough, she’s now making stitched, sculpted, needlefelted, embroidered headbands for Blythe. Before I faint from the adorableness, here’s the link to Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog post.
Deri goes Norse
Squeeee! Odin! With removable accessories, sparkly crocheted chainmaille, and a gruesome empty eye socket. At twice the usual size, this DeriDoll still stands only 18 cm tall. Want want want! See more views at Deri‘s blog post.… Read More ...