I added a new design at the end of 2025 for the holidays, the Gingerbread House Tissue Box. I had such a good time creating all of the festive little details from the snow, to the wreath and the shingles on the rooftop. I decided to keep the palette pretty classic with not a lot of bright candy colors. But! It’s very customizable and easy to add your favorite pops of color if you wish. Just like a real gingerbread house, you can add as much frosting and treats as your heart desires!

This can easily be made from felt in your stash and once you embroider the appliqués, the cover comes together with 4 simple seams. It’s an adorable (and functional!) bit of holiday decor you’ll love displaying year after year.

And for Valentine’s Day, I bring you my latest: the Sweetheart House Tissue Box pattern, yay! I really went for a Scandinavian folk vibe with simple red and white. I wanted something that had a clean look and would really last being displayed beyond February. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out!

Can you have too many tissue box covers? I think not! Making them is rewarding and relaxing. Displaying them adds whimsy and charm to your day. And we all could use more of that!

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It’s called the Boo Who? Tissue Box and it’s making me super happy right now! I love Halloween and I love a fun tissue box cover, so it’s the perfect combo IMO.

This little felt Halloween house has four felty sides to stitch, each with their own personality. The color palette is really speaking to me right now. Grays with orange and a touch of green. Yum. I had a lot of fun with this design, I hope you can tell!

This pattern is based on another tissue box cover I made earlier this year but neglected to blog about. It’s a springtime version that looks like a little birdhouse!

Sweet, right? It’s got a reverse appliqué “hole” using a Liberty print fabric, plus felt birds and flowers. This pattern is only available, at the moment, to paid Patreon members. (Join now as a Founding Member for just $5/month!) I might add it to my shop in the future.

Speaking of! I’m starting to work on a gingerbread house version for winter! I’m just getting started and will let you know when it’s available. I guess you could say I’m on a bit of a roll with these. What can I say? They are fun and pretty fast to make.

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Things have been crazy busy here for me as I prepared for Peacework, my first solo fiber art exhibit at a local gallery. Since probably 99.9% of my lovely readers are not local to the Southern Tier of New York state, you’re not likely able to visit the gallery. Therefore, I bring the exhibit to you, virtually!

The following images are signage from the exhibit, photos of the pieces and the title and copy that accompanies each piece.

Artist’s Statement:

Love is Love

Knit and crocheted acrylic yarn over an inflated structure, 5′ tall.

This piece was created for Elmira Pride Fest, 2025, celebrating LGBTQ people and their supporters, fostering community and visibility.

It was knitted using a hand-operated circular knitting machine to create a tube over 13’ long. After this exhibit closes, this project will be transformed into warm, handcrafted hats for those in need.

Climate Change

Knit and embroidered acrylic yarn over a second hand globe.

The design and color palette for this piece was inspired by changes in surface air temperature over the past 50 years. Climate change has an increasingly large impact on our environment including heat waves, wildfires, intense storms, sea level rise and more. It’s imperative to spread awareness and support efforts to minimize future warming.

Speak Truth to Power

Knit, crocheted and embroidered acrylic yarn over megaphone.

The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”.

This piece focuses on protecting the right of individuals to express their thoughts and raise their voices without government censorship.

14.1

Knit and crocheted acrylic yarn over a second hand scale.

The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution, Section 1 states that:

• Citizenship is granted to anyone born in the U.S.

• States are prohibited from passing laws that violate due process or deny equal protection of the laws to anyone.

• States are forbidden from abridging the privileges or immunities of any citizen.

As recent executive actions and court rulings threaten citizenship, due process, discrimination and voting rights, we must remain vigilant in the protection of equal justice under law.

People First

Knit and crocheted acrylic yarn over a second hand wheelchair.

With the threat of diminishing social safety nets, it’s important to protect public health and care for vulnerable populations. We are stronger together when we support all members of our community, especially those with health and accessibility challenges.

The bold colors and mixed patterns in this piece convey a sense of joy, diversity and visibility.

During a Pride event as well as during the gallery exhibit reception, members of the community were able to participate by turning the crank on a manual circular knitting machine. The knitted “tube” , as well as the knitting from the rainbow, will be made into hats for charity.

That’s it! I hope you enjoy getting to see the Peacework collection in its entirety. It was a lot of work but it was a labor of love. I’ve never had an arts grant before and it’s been a great experience so far! And by the way, the exhibit has been extended into November and December of 2025 so if you are local you can still check it out!

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Meet the Tagalong Bunny! She’s a great addition to an Easter basket, baby gift or friend for a friend that needs a friend. I made mine with an upcycled cashmere sweater, a dainty Liberty print fabric and some felt scraps. The little collar is optional and removable.

If this project looks slightly familiar, you may be remembering my Tagalong Teddy project from my book Present Perfect. I’ve updated the project into a new PDF pattern that includes templates and instructions for making both the bunny and the bear. More soft friends, yay!

You can get this new pattern now for FREE when you join my Patreon page.

You see, I’ve been thinking about creativity and making and what that means in 2025. We need it more than ever. And we need it to be affordable and accessible, right? So I’ve decided to start a Patreon page where members can access exclusive projects and enjoy a bit of crafty community for just $5 a month. (There’s also a free level if you want to just poke around and get inspired!)

My hope is that by having a paid membership tier at an accessible price, enough people will opt in to make it worthwhile for me to continue to create and share! The more support I have the more I can give back. Honestly, it’s an experiment and I’m taking it one step at a time. 🙂

In addition to free content there will be some exclusive projects for paid members only, such as this adorable Bunny Portrait Appliqué Pattern for the month of March.

I love this simple little decoration that can hang on an egg tree, a door handle, or in any little corner that needs a touch of cuteness. And with minimal materials!

That will be another focus of my Patreon projects: keeping costs down by using what we have in our stash and repurposing things.

Ok, one more photo of these two cuties together! Can you even?

If you’re unfamiliar with what Patreon is, in a nutshell, it’s a subscription based platform that allows creators to create and share their work, build community, and be supported by those who love what they do!

I hope you’re as excited about this as I am and you’ll join the fun and get a monthly dose of crafty camaraderie!

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First up is the Comfy Chair Ornament Class! Who doesn’t have a favorite chair to curl up in? This ornament is so fun to embellish with embroidery, beads and sweet little details.

The next class is Sleep Bear Ornament. Sleepy Bear is ready for his long winter’s nap. He’s got his nightshirt and cap on. a bedtime story, candlelight and of course, bunny slippers!

The third ornament in the collection is Time for Tea. This sweet little ornament is a nod to slowing down and savoring the quiet times during the busy holiday season. What’s better than a warm drink and a sweet treat?

My hope in creating this collection was to inspire you to get cozy and crafty this holiday season. If you haven’t signed up for the online, on-demand Comfort & Joy classes yet, you still can! This grouping is available until the end of the year at the collection price. They won’t be available individually until sometime later in 2025.

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I whipped up 3 little embroidery ideas to add some Halloween charm to a sweater, hat or any other knit accessory. These would be so cute covering a moth hole, stain or just a playful accent on a ho-hum sweater. Each one measures about 1″ in diameter (not counting lashes, legs or stem!) and they are addictive to stitch!

I used a chenille needle and tapestry yarn, but any worsted weight yarn will do. All 3 designs start with the basic woven wheel rosette. You can find my video tutorials for all of the embroidery stitches used here on my youtube channel.

Evil Eye

Create a woven wheel rosette making the “spokes” 1/2″ long. Weave the first few rounds in green yarn for the iris then change to white yarn for the rest of the eyeball.

Make a black French knot in the center for the pupil. Embroider a black chain stitch around the eye then add single stitch lashes.

Do you feel like someone is watching you?

Jack o Lantern

Create a woven wheel rosette making the “spokes” 1/2″ long with orange yarn. Add 2 black French knots for the eyes and black backstitch for the mouth.

Make a vertical lazy daisy stitch with green yarn for the stem, then add 4 straight stitches at the base of the stem as shown.

Quickest jack-o-lantern I ever made and no pumpkin guts!

Fang the Spider

Use purple yarn to create a woven wheel rosette, making the “spokes” 1/2″ long. Use a backstitch to create 4 legs own each side.

Use black yarn to make French knots for eyes and to backstitch the “web string” from the center top. Add 2 single stitch fangs with white yarn.

I’m not a huge spider fan but this guy is kinda cute.

What do you think? I hope you enjoy stitching your own spooky little friends. If you want to learn more about embroidering on knits, I have a whole class! You can check it out in my online school >HERE<

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I wanted to share with you a brand new holiday stitch-along I think you’re going to love.

In this virtual stitch-along, there will be 3 brand new felt ornament designs with complete how-to classes taking you through step-by-step via my online classroom.

This year’s theme revolves around home, coziness, and all things that bring, well, comfort and joy! The color palette will reflect that vibe with warm inviting colors and cheerful accents.

The Comfort & Joy Ornament Collection is a “secret stitch-along”, meaning the projects will be a surprise!

Each month will feel a little like Christmas morning as the new classes are revealed on the first of September, October and November.

Once each class is released you’ll have any-time access to stitch at your own pace.

In addition to the stitch-along classes, I’m offering an optional kit! The companion kit will be full of gorgeous felt, floss and notions to complete the projects, plus a couple of fun extras. (What you see here is an example and will vary somewhat. Becasue…secret!)

I’m so excited about the designs in this collection and appreciate your trust in me to make them irresistible! Let me know if you have any questions and and keep your eyes open for potential sneak peeks in the coming months!

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Introducing, Nature Walk my latest “mini-medley” embroidery pattern!

Nature Walk is the second in a series of bite-sized projects. Each motif is just the right amount of felt appliqué and embroidery. Easy to start, quick to finish. So cute together or separate, you decide!

This collection is inspired by my love of taking time each day to get outside, explore and marvel at the little things…

like the buzzing bees…

wild berries…

a patch of clover…

and a blushing bluebird!

All of these things remind me to slow down, breath deep and relish all that is wild and free.

While I love displaying projects in hoops, this mini-medley has so much more potential! I decided to use one of my finished appliqués on the cover of a sweet little needle book. And how cute is this gingham background fabric?

I put created a brief video tutorial showing how it came together in a snap. Click >HERE≤ to watch! The video caption describes each step and gives measurement details. Find some cute gingham or other fabrics from your stash to make your own!

The Nature Walk Mini-medley Embroidery PDF Pattern is available now in my shop!

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I’m excited to share my newest embroidery pattern, The Sunny Skies: Mini-Medley! What’s a mini-medley? It’s a collection of 4 sweet designs that are bite-sized projects.

Each motif is just the right amount of felt appliqué and embroidery. Easy to start, quick to finish! So cute together or separate, you decide! There’s a friendly gold finch, a darling little thistle, a gorgeous jewel-toned moth and a splashy sunflower.

All of these things remind me of clear skies on a breezy summer day!

While I love displaying projects in hoops, this mini-medley has so much more potential! I decided to use my four finished appliqués in a cute little patchwork mini-quilt!

I put created a brief video tutorial showing how it came together in a snap. Click >HERE< to watch! The video caption describes each step and gives measurement details.

I just love how it turned out!

I used some Liberty of London florals that picked up the lovely lavender and yellow color palette from the felt appliqués. You could also use fabrics in just one print, pattern or solid.

This would also make an amazing pillow front, don’t you think?

Grab the pattern from my shop if you’d like to stitch up your own Sunny Skies and create some patchwork! And I’m selling KITS too!

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Introducing the Merriweather Tapestry PDF Pattern! My embroidery experimentation on knits has found its way to wall hangings! (Why should weavers have all of the fun?)

This super-simple chunky-knit tapestry is the perfect canvas for big bold yarny-stitching. It’s a small, portable project that just begs for stash-diving into your favorite yarns and colors.

The instructions include both the pointed banner shape with a tassel and a rectangular version with fringe. Options!

The name Merriweather means “sunny disposition” so I thought it was pretty fitting for this design that’s got such a vibrant splashy vibe!

Once the background is knit (simple garter stitch, easy peasy!) the embroidery image is applied using rinse-away stabilizer. Each embroidery stitch is illustrated and described, plus I link to helpful video tutorials. (Stay tuned for a few more youtube updates in the coming week!)

From there it’s up to you to design your own palette, pulling from your stash yarns or creating something new with tapestry wool yarns.

After the embroidery is complete, the stabilizer rinses away and viola! You’re ready to add the fringe or tassel to the bottom and the dowel and hanger at the top.

I hope you enjoy making one of your own and I can’t wait to see! Grab the pattern now, in my shop!

Looking for a more in-depth class for leaning to embroider on sweaters and more? Check out my class!

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