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Simplicity and Libations for the Holidays
We are trying something new this year… and I must admit I’m a little bit nervous. As a family, we decided that we wanted to simplify Christmas and focus on the joy of being together. So, for…
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Blanket Stitching – Part 3 – Corners and Sewing 2 Pieces Together
When I first started blanket stitching, my corners were… how shall I put this… unique, interesting, inconsistent… in other words, a mess! Messy is okay for some projects, but I did want my corners to…
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The Hero of Canton… The Man They Call Jayne
First off, we’d like to thank ALL our readers for indulging our silliness, but sometimes silliness over rides sensibilities! Then, let me say, Tim, Michelle and I were floored by how many people entered this…
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A Splash of Color That Sets My Head Reeling!
I am a sucker for color. Although my favorite or “comfort color” changes like a kaleidoscope, I always surround myself with color… no beiges or whites for me! Since last winter, I’ve embraced a brighter…
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Blanket Stitching – Part 2 – Blanket Stitching a Straight Line
Part 1 – Think Before You Stitch – can be found HERE Part 3 – Corners and Sewing 2 Pieces Together – can be found HERE I more or less taught myself to blanket stitch by looking and doing.…
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Newbie Knitting | Knit & Purl Wash Clothes
To practice knitting and purling I have included 2 wash cloth patterns. These make a great gift when paired with a special bar of soap. When working in stockinette stitch (when you knit one side…
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Blanket Stitching – Part 1 – Think Before You Stitch!
Before we even pull out our needles and thread, let’s talk a little bit about the purpose and structure of a blanket stitch. Blanket stitches are often used to finish an edge. The stitch creates an…
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Blanket Stitch Whiz
How would YOU like to become a Blanket Stitch Whiz? One of the most common questions I receive is, “How do you get your stitches so even?” Well, my normal reply is practice, practice, practice,…
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Pixie Knits!
After bath time last night, my barely five year old Pixie brought me a skein of yarn and asked if I could teach her to knit. I think the kids know that the best way to…
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Paper Bag Gnarly Trees
The other night at the Pumpkin Carving Party, my SIL Jennifer, was telling me about these paper bag trees she made with her Brownies. I must have looked like I was lost in…
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Squirrel Applique Block
A couple of weeks ago I got a request for a squirrel applique. I realized it has been a while since I added any new applique blocks. Yikes! I really can’t believe I haven’t included…
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21st Annual Pumpkin Carving Party
Saturday, our family hosted our 21st Annual Pumpkin Carving Party. Truth be known, it began as a ploy, to give 12 year old Missy (our nickname for Wee Folk Art’s very own Michelle) a chance…
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Newbie Knitting | The Purl Stitch
Lesson Five: The Purl Stitch So now that you have been knitting for awhile, it is time to learn the purl stitch. You actually already know the mechanics… IN, AROUND, UNDER, OFF… but this time…
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Seriously Yummy Cookies
It seems like the autumn winds are finally picking up, pushing the last of summer into our memories. It’s a magical time of year, when you can gather pumpkins, watch flocks of geese flying south,…
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A New Hat for the Little Lady
You should NEVER let me set foot in a yarn shop when I have other things to do. A few days before Drew, Meghan and the Little Lady came for a visit, I stopped at…
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Paperclay Gnomes, Of Course!
When I was working on the Paperclay Leaves last week, I was absent-mindedly rolling some of the cut-away clay in my hands. Before I knew it, the blob was shaped into a peg form. Well,…
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Block-Work Knit Hat Pattern
Part of our Newbie Knitting series, this Block-Work Knit Hat Pattern is perfect for beginning knitters. Come learn to knit with Wee Folk Art. Have you been working on your knit blocks for your Block-Work…
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Paperclay Leaves – Part 2
Last week I shared Paperclay Leaves – Part 1. Today, we are going to finish the project by painting and sealing the leaves. After that, you’ll just have to decide where they should fall! I…
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No Charge for Awesomeness!
Monday morning we unveiled our new website. So, of course, we’ve got about 3 weeks of “tweakage” ahead of us. You know about “tweakage”. It’s the little changes that take something from great to awesome.…
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Making Pom Poms
Newbie Knitting Lesson Four : Making Pom-Poms If you are following along with our Newbie Knitting series you will need to make two pom-poms to complete your Block-Work Hat. There are a couple different ways…
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How To’s and Stitch Glossary
Stitch Glossary: Here is a collection of detailed illustrations to help you with our most commonly used embroidery stitchces. How Tos: Here is a collection of tutorials and tips that will help you with things…
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Big Changes at Wee Folk Art
Surprise! I’m not a great secret keeper (understatement noted), so it’s been driving me crazy not to share the progress of our new web design with you guys. I must admit I had very little to do…
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Fun Stuff
Desktop Wallpapers Kids Games Wee Folk Art Share Buttons Gnome Stories Coloring Pages
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Updated FAQS
Latest Update: 09/21/2015 Note: Policies can change. Please check back for changes 🙂 As I sit here, faced with the task of updating our Frequently Asked Questions, I understand why legislators are so…
Patterns & Crafts
