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Let’s talk about hair!

by Stacey on June 18, 2013

We’re in the final stretches of the doll-a-long… have you added hair to your doll yet? I think the hair is one of the most exciting parts because there are so many options! For a general how-to for adding hair, check out this blog post. Let’s chat hair options, shall we? Curly Hair The A […]

How to sew on a button

by Stacey on June 16, 2013

Sewing on a button is a super-cute (and easy) decoration that you can add to your doll. Check out this adorable button on Mia‘s shoe! Attaching a button isn’t hard! Types of buttons Buttons come in all different shapes and sizes… You can even find shaped buttons (like a little duck or fruits)! Use your […]

How to Make Yogurt

by Stacey on June 15, 2013

I never thought so many people would be interested in my yogurt-making! I make my own yogurt (once a week, if you’re curious), and every time I mention it, I get requests for a tutorial. So… here it is! It’s not hard to do! And for folks like me (who like plain yogurt, or even […]

Tips for attaching a dress to your doll

by Stacey on June 13, 2013

How’s your doll coming along? I’ve been seeing some fabulous works-in-progress and finished dolls in the Ravelry Doll-a-long thread… have I seen yours? Today, I’m going to share some tips for crocheting on the dress/skirt/tutu for your doll! Tip 1: Start without a head The dress can be added after your doll has been stuffed […]

Tips for workin’ it at TNNA (for designers)

by Stacey on June 11, 2013

Every once in a while, I like to throw some ‘business’ stuff into the mix on this blog. Even if you’re not a professional designer (yet!), you might find this info a fun peek into the yarn biz! You’ve probably heard me talk about TNNA, the trade show for The National Needlework Arts Association (coming […]

How to ‘attach with a single crochet’

by Stacey on June 10, 2013

Occasionally, in a pattern, you’ll read the instruction ‘attach with a sc’. What does this mean? I’ll tell you! Attach with a single crochet This technique is used to attach a new yarn to an existing crocheted work. It’s used in the doll patterns to attach a piece of clothing like a dress or a […]

Interview with the Shibaguyz!

by Stacey on June 9, 2013

Today, I’m excited to have Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby (aka, the Shibaguyz) over for an interview! This dynamic duo form an awesome design team, designing knit & crochet wear (Shannon) and putting it together in lovely photography and design (Jason). They’re the designers of Urban Edge (previously chatted about here), a new book called Moonstruck […]

How to make pizza on the grill

by Stacey on June 8, 2013

Hooray, it’s ‘Craft School Saturday’! The day where I show you something fun that isn’t my usual knitting or crocheting! Today, I’m going to show you how to make pizza on the grill. It’s one of me and my husband’s favorite ‘party tricks’: it’s really easy to do and tastes fabulous. And I’ve been getting […]

The Crazy Socks have Landed!

by Stacey on June 7, 2013

I may not have had a lot of work in progress to show you on Wednesday… but that’s because I’ve been finishing things! Wild Hare Socks Remember when I bought a skein of fabulous (and crazy) yarn from Wild Hare Fibers? And then started knitting some socks? I’m delighted to announce that I’ve finished the […]

The 2013 mid-year Financial Review!

by Stacey on June 6, 2013

At the end of every year, I post graphs of my income sources (check out the posts for 2012, 2011 and . I do these analyses for myself, since knowing where your business is getting its money from is key to figuring out where to go in the future! I figure that since I’m already […]