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Our House Applique Block
As a young woman back in the 70s, Crosby Stills Nash and Young were one of my favs. And “Our House” was one of my all time favorite songs. Every time I hear this song…
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Fried Egg Block Applique
In the realm of “why the heck not?” I’m including a Fried Egg Applique Block, because… you never know when you might need one??? Anyway, since there are eggs all over the place this week,…
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Felt Fried Eggs and Bacon Directions
Materials: eggs white felt yellow felt embroidery floss stuffing bacon brown felt beige felt 6 1/2″ pipe cleaner embroidery floss Pattern Directions: Eggs: 1] Copy…
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Felt Fried Eggs and Bacon
It’s egg week. Next up… Fried Eggs and Bacon. What could be more fun than some yummy eggs and bacon in your child’s play kitchen? (Well, maybe toast and jam, but that will be featured…
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Felted Eggs
This week I have a few “eggstravagant” crafts to share that can be tucked in an Easter basket or added to the play kitchen. We’ll begin with a felted egg. Basically, wrap roving around…
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Felted Eggs Directions
Materials: Wool roving – I used Alpaca wool roving Form – real, plastic, styroform, or wooden eggs Dish soap Agitator – wash board, sushi mat, or griddle (optional) 1] Prepare a bowl of hot,…
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Beehive Applique Block
Last week Tiptoe Mom requested an applique of a beehive, so tah dah, here it is. It is my plan to add at least 1 applique a week to the blog, hopefully building an…
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Walking Felt Bunny Finger Puppet
Time flies! Seems we were just rushing to finish a few Christmas stocking stuffers, and now it’s time to get a few “tuck-ins” made for the Easter basket! I have 3 or 4 little gifts I’ll be whipping…
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Walking Bunny Finger Puppets
9” x 18” piece of felt Scrap felt for heart Embroidery floss 15” of 3/8” grosgrain ribbon Stuffing – Polyfil or wool Pattern 1] Make copy of pattern. 2] Cut out felt as…
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The Crooked Bush House Tote Bag
Over the weekend I finished the second project using a block from The Crooked House Banner. I’m not sure pictures do this justice, but I LOVE IT! This is so me. Green and red are my favorite colors and…
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The Crooked Bush House Block
Please Note: Throughout this project you will find many hints. They will help you complete the project. Important: The pattern pieces DO NOT have a seam allowance included. You MUST add a 1/4”…
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The Vine Crooked House Pillow
The pattern for turning our 12 1/2" Vine Crooked House Block into a pillow is done and available in FREE Open Patterns. Although I’m using the Vine Crooked House Block to complete this pillow, you…
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The Vine Crooked House Pillow Directions
This pillow is made using The Vine Crooked House Block, but it can be used with any 12 1/2" center block. This is a pillow cover that is Velcroed together and can be taken off the…
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Tree Stump Applique Block
Well, it finally happened… I’ve begun to yearn for spring. And, of course, with spring comes flowers! My mind has been meandering through the woods and my gardens. So, after designing the tree…
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The Vine Crooked House Block Directions
Please Note: Throughout this project you will find many hints. They will help you complete the project. Important: The pattern pieces DO NOT have a seam allowance included. You MUST add a 1/4” seam allowance…
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The Vine Crooked House Pillow – Part 1
Early last week I shared a photo of The Crook House banner I made. In the next few weeks I will be sharing directions for making the three blocks and the banner. I thought it…
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Crooked House Update
The expression "bitten off more than you can chew" must have been coined by some cockeyed optimist that took on a project that was far more complex than she anticipated! Yikes! I’ve never designed a pattern for anything this complex before. When…
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Direction for the Owl Doorstop
Edit: The pattern for the Owl Doorstop can be found HERE. This evening at 9:00 p.m. est the contest for Percy the Owl Doorstop Giveaway will be over. As promised, I have completed the directions,…
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Owl Doorstop Directions
Materials: Felt Color A – back, front, bottom Felt Color B – chest, eyelids Felt Color C – eyes Felt Color D – wings Felt Color E – beak Embroidery floss Color B Embroidery floss…
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Cupcake Block Applique
Often when I’m sitting around doodling, I draw cupcakes. (Second only to my old dog, Fred, doodle wise!) I’m not sure if it’s because they are relatively easy to draw, because I’m hungry, or…
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Star Trio Applique Block
Tim’s daughter, Liz, has been busy adding a little pizazz to some of her t-shirts. Smart person that she is, she realized she could buy inexpensive t-shirts, add some appliques, and turn them into…
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Reusable Lunch Bag
What could be more fun and eco friendly than packing a lunch in our Reusable Lunch Bag? These highly functional cuties are fashioned after the old fashioned, standard brown lunch bag, with a touch of "green"! They…
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Reusable Lunch Bag Directions
What could be more fun to carry and better for the environment than this reusable, eco friendly lunch bag! Fashioned after the standard brown paper bags, this lunch bag will hold all the lunch time goodies…
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Slumbering Owl Lunch Sack
I just finished up our Slumbering Owl Lunch Sack and wanted to share it. This reuseable sack is both eco friendly and cute as a bugs ear! It is much too late (at least…
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