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November’s Pattern of the Month

November’s Pattern of the Month is now ready! Spoon dolls, as we know them today, probably originated in Colonial America, where resourceful mothers and children, made playthings from available materials. Wooden spoons, a staple in rich and poor families alike, offered a ready made head, and their bodies could be elaborate, adorned with bits of …

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Night, Night Gnome!

It’s lights out and time for all gnomes to dream their “gnomey” dreams! What could be more comfy than to snuggle into an autumn sleeping bag? Make 1 or 20, depending on how many gnomes reside in your house. Directions are easy as 1, 2, 3…well maybe 4, 5, 6, but they can be whipped …

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Ideas A Plenty

I was born a crafter. Some of my earliest memories involve yarns and fabrics. I started collecting ideas out of books and magazines when I was around 10. Whenever I go somewhere, I’m making mental notes of designs or arrangements I find enthralling. Thank goodness for the camera on my cell phone. I’m always snapping …

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Trailing Vine Star Ornament

Gammy’s (Kimara) Ornament I know it is a little early for Christmas ornaments… but I was inspired to make these based on a blog challenge I participate in with Nature’s Way Learning. My mom thought it sounded like fun and of course went above and beyond on her design (which you can download here). I …

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Spoon Doll Pattern

Think of our directions for spoon dolls merely as a starting point. Add aprons and bonnets. Partially sew up the bottom of the dress to make legs or add legs under the dress. Hair can be made from roving, yarn or painted on. If young children are making dolls, you can wrap and glue instead …

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October’s Winner Is…

Congratulations to Penwith who won October’s WFA Crafting Club Contest. Winners are pulled at random and receive a kit that contains materials to make next month’s project. Penwith will be able to choose between a wizard or queen spoon doll kit. Thanks to everyone who participated. (Check out the flickr WFA Craft Club pool to see other participants.) If you …