Today CRAFT has a pattern podcast up for one of the cutest projects in our Zakka Sewing book - the Bunny Pencil Case! In Japan, people like to keep their things neat and tidy and a pencil case is perfect for your desk at home or to tote things around. I also like it for keeping small jewelry in one place. So get the pattern and instructions free and also be entered to win a free copy of the book.
Rough fabric, rough construction, smooooth and cool softies...
Owl made with upholstery fabric by peppersprouts
Cupcakes by Renee Lawter
Penguin-ish softie by cocoondesgns
Man on a bench by dadaya
Nice bird here with rough fabric, stitching and a big 'ol button by Nikolabean
A few more signs of Fall...
Seed pod by tinctory
wool acorn by Old School Acres
Leafy by LittleOddForest
Acorns by sagebrshandsassafras above and primitive pumpkin family below
I love felt, who doesn't....but sometimes a softie with interesting fabric textures adds a great new look to a piece. Here's a few favs.
the wool plaid, the fuzzy ears, the big eyes -- by thevibrantcity
Mushroom girl with bangs by craftymushroom
Labradoodle of wool boucle by leafpeople
Bob the wonder horse by promisespromises
I love finding new softie designers, although sometimes they find me first. Here's a few I think are worth a peak....
Love all the colorful cupcakes from Treaclezoo
Rainbow Pixel by ThePixels
Everyone I know loves Pocky snacks - my favorite is the 'man' version which is dark chocolate. I could find them all over Brooklyn, but not so much in Los Angeles. Lucky for me, I now know of a Pocky sofite! This is by ChrisCreatures who also does an adorable noodle bowl. (P.S. I just recently found real Pocky at Famima - a Japanese chain here, thank goodness!!)
Tarts, egg custard and Battenburg cake by Ruby's Button Tin
Loving stripes and dots and a little plaid today.
Twins in stripes by Stripey Sock Studio
Non pareil chocolates by girlmeetscraft
Mushroom sisters by effunia
Plaid bunny by little love blue
I really really want to spend some time learning a few new embroidery stitches! I hear there might be a new cool craft class/school/store opening in a few months - I can't wait! Here's some inspiration for your embroidery dreams. And check out the Embroidery group on flickr for more.
This is the cover of a book called Doodle Stitching that I bought recently. Isn't it great?! You can buy a pdf of this image on Aimee's etsy site here.
Necklace by wimsy1985
Brooch by cathycullis
Embroidered lamb pillow by LaBeteHandmade
A well dressed softie is a wonderous thing. When will NY Fashion Week add a softie runway show? Where is the Vogue magazine pictorial?
Softie fashions can add so much.
I love the big shawl collar on her coat. She needs a hat though for those wintery days.
By dayanra
Mountain goat with hot pink hooded coat and blue go-go boots.
Matching hat, coat, boots and teddy by fingtoy
What a wonderful doll by Kup, Kup Land. Lots of great details and clothes here. And I have to acknowledge Kima's new designs. I see a lot of people sticking with very similar softies year after year and it's always great to see an artist creating something new and exciting. I *heart* this softie!
It's autumn, but here in Southern California, it's just a little cooler overnight and in the mornings. 57 degrees F. when I leave for work. Perfect weekend days with high sun, cloudless skies and 75 degrees all over. My favorite time of the year in New York was always fall, but now I'm happier here and still looking forward to hot chocolate on the weekend.
So although the palm trees are not turning to autumn colors, I thought I would honor the season a bit with a few tree/nature softies. Several from the wonderful Nicole at Astulabee - I think she must be sick already of me always showing her work! :-)
Leaf and twig by Astulabee as well as the next two
Flower umbrella
Tree
Lovely acorns by lil fish studios
Not all guys are worth your time. Lot's are. But not all. Sometimes you have to make the call early and just say no (thanks). Here's some advice in case you run into any of these fine fellows. (warning: super cynical advice below.)
Do this: When a guy shows up at your door with hot dog in-hand, shut it. . .
Designer: nichol-b
Do this: The hats give it away -- these guys are NOT into you.
Designer: mimpies
Do this: Love his blue eyes and green arms...but he looks like a hypochondriac...TOO needy! Pass him by!
Designer: 425sqftart
Do this: Well, his pants....nevermind...he's got nice hair - that's a big plus!
Designer: Cara Carmina
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