I found this amazing little illustration over on Meg’s site and it’s a great way to explain how a bobbin works on a sewing machine. Actually, it’s pretty relaxing to just watch it over and over. Okay, maybe that’s just me.
I have a new craft crush. It started with Heather Bailey, when her blog single-handedly changed my whole view on crafting. While I tried to remain faithful to her, another crafter caught my eye and I must share my love of her crafts with you all. If you’re not familiar with Manda of Tree Fall Design, you must go over to her blog now. WAIT! Not now, after you’re done here, okay?
She has the cutest toys for kids, but truth be told, they’re great for adults, too. I have been wanting a Scairdy Cat for awhile and when she put a new batch on her etsy shop, I gobbled up Red Astair.
Isnt he adorable? Love him! And for those who remember my sock puppy attempt, I decided to leave it to a professional and I also recieved Bewley, my very own sock pup (the one I wanted, but was already sold, so she made another at my request – how awesome is that?)
Love him, and best of all – he doesn’t shed. These goodies arrived Tuesday and I squealed with delight when the mailman pulled it out of his satchel. It’s one thing to admire someone’s work via the internet, but to actually be holding a finished product in your hands, and that is actually yours is really cool. And the quality is so good, I was really impressed. So go check out Manda’s blog and bookmark her – you’re not going to want to miss what else she’ll be cranking out.
Ok, I am so excited right now. I have been dying to tell you about Anna Maria for a long time! I am soo obsessed, addicted and crazy over her stuff. There are few blogs you really want to read every word and go back to posts and look at the pictures again and again. This blog is just like that. Watch out if you’re not careful you’ll spend hours there! I feel so privileged to tell you about this amazingly creative woman. When I get this excited I have trouble sharing my thoughts. My mind goes faster than my hands can type so bear with me here.
Thing is I totally want to be just like AM when I grow up. She has 5 kids and still finds time to craft! Be sure to take a look at her bio, for I am sure to leave something important out. Her daughter Juliana who just turned 15 is adorable. She helps her with all of her big craft projects. My favorite is the younger kids play room they designed together. I can’t wait to be able to do stuff like this with Lucy! So fun!
She is a fabric designer among other things. Take a look at her home studio. She has her own line right now called Bohemian. She just came out with a new line called Chocolate Lollipop, which will be out in April or May. I can’t wait to get my hands on it! Oh my gosh super cute!!
some of her fabulous pillows. (she has made so many her husband has threatened to put them in storage!)
Be sure to check out her great technique for making super circles. It’s so great I want to try it right now!
and a few more reasons why I love Anna Maria….
