Simple and happy, our Folk Art Cat Applique will surely feel at home no matter where you choose to sew her! Next up in our Folk Art Pet Collection is our content Folk Art Cat Applique. With her swirls and lovely markings, no wonder she is smiling! We have already shared our Folk Art Dog. …
Easter Bunny Bark via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Even if you don’t have a white thumb… the baking counterpart to a gardener’s green thumb… you can still make something delicious to bring with you to this year’s Easter celebration! Easter Bunny Bark is a fun variation of a basic chocolate bark candy. Have I ever mentioned my favorite food blog is Sally’s Baking Addition? I …
Two Wrongs Make a Right for these Crocheted Bunnies
There is an old adage… “Two wrongs don’t make a right”… but in this case, strangely they do! I tend to tell people that I do not crochet. The truth is, I can crochet, it’s just that I don’t feel nearly as confident crocheting as I do knitting. As I have mentioned many times, Grandma Pearl taught …
Folk Art Dog Applique :: Folk Art Pets Co
Simple and happy, our Folk Art Dog Applique will surely feel at home no matter where you choose to sew him! Nine years ago when we began blogging the first order of business was to come up with a name. Many names were thrown around and away! Finally, Michelle called me quite excitedly. “Mom, I’ve …
Peg Trolls Tutorial
Whether you are in love with the retro trolls from the 60s or the zany trolls from the recent movie, these peg trolls are sure to win you over, too! Yesterday Michelle and I were talking about a new project for Wee Folk Art. I had a couple of thoughts when Michelle said, “Hey, how …
Gnome Leprechaun Peg Doll With Roving Hair
Nothing says trouble or fun as much as a gnome leprechaun! Using our tutorial make one or many for a rollicking gnome leprechaun infestation! Britta always has mixed feelings as Spring rolls around. She is always delighted as she anticipates the arrival of the flower fairies with their cheery faces and sweet songs, but, before …
Dot Painting on Wooden Eggs Tutorial
Just imagine a basket full of these “country garden” dot painting on wooden eggs. Easy to do with fun results. Paint one or an entire basket full! Same eggs with extra dots added after I though I was done. I actually like them both ways. Over the years I have decorated MANY eggs. There has …
Bohemian Necklace Pattern :: 1
The beauty of the bohemian style is how free and open the designs are. Here, our bohemian necklace has raw edges and lots of bling. Anything goes! I am a fan of the bohemian style. I suppose it is a throw back to my “hippy days” back in the early 70s. I guess I’ve never …
Bohemian Necklaces Showcase
I adore the free spirit designs of the bohemian style. These bohemian necklaces are perfect examples of how much freedom of design is given to this style. Whether you wish to buy an inspired necklace for yourself or allow these designs to inspire you, there is such an lovely array of designs that one is …
Stroll on the Beach Applique Collection
Here is our completed Stroll on the Beach Applique Collection. Every time I made one it became my favorite. I like the simplicity of the starfish and sand dollar, but I also love the detailed stitching found on the scallop shell and the conch shell. What’s your favorite? I find this very hard to believe, …
Conch Shell Applique :: Stroll on the Beach Applique Collection
Today we are sharing our fourth and final applique in our Stroll on the Beach Collection, a beautiful conch shell applique! Although I love all the appliques in this collection, I think this one has become my favorite. I love the colors and the details, both in individual felt pieces and the stitching. Hope you have …
Starfish Applique :: Stroll on the Beach Applique Collection
The beauty of the simplicity of a starfish is captured in our Starfish Applique. Although the shape is simple, the embroidery adds lots of character to the applique. Today we are sharing our third applique in our Stroll on the Beach Collection, a lovely star fish! To give a bumpy texture to the applique, we …