Sketches, Doodles, & Cetera
Tutorial: Wooden Knitting Needles
I started making my own knitting needles a few years ago. I had recently bought an adorable set of knitting needles with faces on them, but they were acrylic, which I tend not to enjoy for knitting. I decided to try making my own sets of adorable knitting needles, and, after a few tries and a bit of research, I had a method I really liked.
Printable: Miniature Passport
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Summertime always gets me into the mood to travel, which inspired this miniature printable. Tiny creatures and dolls must get the traveling bug, too, right? The Blythe-sized train dress is my own creation, and the tiny suitcase was made using a tutorial I found on Design Sponge. The teensy suitcase was just too perfect not to include in this photoshoot. Don't you think? You can print out your own miniature passports for whatever tiny travels you have in mind using the files at the end of this post. Files: • Download Blythe Passport Printable (PDF) - prints on 8.5" x 11" paper• Set...
Embroidery Tutorial: Transfer Methods
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I have been trying to expand the types of base fabrics I use in my embroidery. However, my usual transfer method (blue water soluble pen) doesn’t work well with all fabrics, so I spent some time testing various transfer methods that work in different situations.
Printable: Ex Libris Ghost Bookmarks and Bookplates
I'm always in the middle of way too many books at any given time, and I've found myself in need of more bookmarks. I tend to use random scraps of paper or business cards from friends, but that's just not as fun as a proper bookmark.
Embroidery Pattern: Venn Diagram Love
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Do you ever have a need to express both your nerdiness and your love for someone at the same time? Well, you're in luck, because this Venn diagram embroidery pattern does just that.