Applique Your Way

I can't wait to get this new book, Appliqué Your Way!

Flickr Finds

Nice things found on Plush You flickr pool


From The Art Lab


From Feltmates


From Plushroom Soup


From Hine


From Maedchenwahn


From Messy Fish


Paola Colombo

Things I like

Alright, so it is super busy around here. Urban Craft Uprising starts a week from today! As an organizer I am super busy with the show and then getting ready for the holiday shopping season at Schmancy. I am crossing my fingers it is WAY better than last year but we will see.

I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! Sadly everyone I ate with forgot their cameras or they ran out of batteries. ha! It was sad too because I think we had the most impressive spread of food we have ever had.

Anyways, here are some things I enjoy.


From Moons Creations


From Willy Nilly Water Lily


From String Fellow Art


From KLT Works


From A. Nichelle Designs

I wish I could keep going but I gotta get back to work! xo

D.I.Y. Seattle

Luv-able and Hug-able

Many of you are participating in the Luv-able Hug-able show at Gallery Hanahou. It looks like it will be another great show!
December 3 - January 9 : gallery hanahou / 611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC /

The popular NY holiday plush show is returning to gallery hanahou with oodles of handmade plushes for you and yours! Spread warm holiday cheer with adorable, strange, and funny unique plush toys made by more than 50 top plush artists from around the world.

The plushes will be even cuter and more affordable at this year's 3rd annual "Luv-able and Hug-able," with the special theme of "Medium and Mini!": toys that are either just the right size for hugging or small enough to fit in your pocket, swing from a keychain, or be worn on a pin.

Participating artists include returning favorites Christina Gordon of Jam Fancy, Anna Chambers, Robyn Fabsits, and Heidi Kenney, plus a bunch of hug-able new artists, among them APAK!, Elisabeth Doherty of Gourmet Amigurumi, and Sandra Monat of herzensart. As in previous years, gallery hanahou will also exhibit plushes by Japanese artists whose original works are rarely available in the US - this year, that also includes designer toy giants Devil Robots and noriya takeyama!

Plushes will be available for immediate take-home, so come early to the December 3rd opening to nab your favorites! Items in the show will also be available online via galleryhanahou.com starting the week following the opening.

Crafty Wonderland Part 2

So many people and so little time...

More people I am excited to meet/see at Crafty Wonderland are:


Dolls for Friends


I think this would be a great present for my sister. Maybe I can try for some trading action...


ooo and Little Otsu is going to be there!!


This jewelry made from old skateboards is awesome!


The ceramics by Mich Mash are really unique and beautiful.


I have a feeling I am going to be giving a lot of jewelry as there are so many awesome designers! Like these cluster necklaces by Modica Design

Crafty Wonderland

The following week after Urban Craft Uprising I will be going down to Portland for Crafty Wonderland. Here is a little list of some of the people I am excited to see.


I am a bag lover and really lovin' these bags by Appetite


Betsy Walton was in a group show at Schmancy this past year and I really fell in love with her work. I am really looking forward to meeting her!


I always love the work by My Imaginary Boyfriend


I want this necklace by Betsy and Iya


Emily Katz was also in a show I curated so it will be nice to meet her!


I can't wait to check this stuff out in person by Crafty Folk

There are so many more so I will make another list tomorrow!

Purl Snowmen

I am a huge fan of Purl and was a little bummed that I didn't get to visit them on this last SUPER short NYC visit. Here is a cute pattern for the knitters out there that love the holidays.

More UCU

More goodies I would like to get my hands on at Urban Craft Uprising are:


Anything by Scrumptious Delight would be good. Again, one of those things I am not sure whom I would give to but I can figure that out later...or just keep it?


I have also been making a lot of items to give. I want to give my landlords a package full of yummy treats and would love to get a few of these salts to throw in there!


My aunt has really gotten into knitting in the past few years and Spincycle makes the most beautiful yarn!


I think my mom needs a bag from Tote2Go as well!


I am also really loving the work by Wooly Bison. Maybe I can convince them to trade...I love trading!!!

There are tons of other amazing vendors who will be at this winter show so check them all out here. I could just go on and on!

Urban Craft Uprising

So the holidays really are not that far away. As I have mentioned I am going to make a full hearted effort to enjoy the holidays this year. I have been stacking away gifts to give for my family and friends for awhile now so that I don't stress out about getting stuff together. I am going to take a little break however because craft shows are coming up and I love to trade and purchase from fellow vendors. I will first be at Urban Craft Uprising which I am so excited for. If you are in the area and going to be attending please do say hello! Anyways, I am still making notes of what I might like to purchase or trade from people and here is a small list to start:

From Urban Craft Uprising


I think it would be fun to get my little doggie nephew a gift from Apartment C. She uses great fabric!


Last winter I did a trade with Berkley Illustrations. I am a huge fan and think it would be fun to get a print for my dad every year for some reason. Or maybe someone new? Either way, they are a must!


I also did a trade with the fantastic duo, Chikabird. I love their notebooks and was happy to give it to someone but have kinda been pining after one ever since. I think it's time. Maybe another trade?


Annie, owner of Dotted Line has mentioned trading and I think I want to finally take her up on the offer!


I was a huge fan of Lush products until I discovered Estrella


One of my goals for next year is going to be send more mail. It's nice to get mail and it so rarely happens anymore. I would be really happy to send love notes with postcards by ilfant


I think my mom and/or aunt would really enjoy needle felting so I got to pick up some kits from Moxie


And I must get one of these shadow puppets for someone...not sure who but I'll figure that out later!