Obsessed with Plush

It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode to punk and that I just thought it was interesting) I now find myself only wanting to make plush dolls as presents!

There are two books that I have found just so fabulously inspiring to create little loveable, somewhat subversive creatures.

Plush-o-rama- Curious Creatures for Immature Adults by Linda Kopp is awesome! There are some really cool projects in here complete with patterns. My fave is Moopy Bunny by Carly Schwerdt. It is adorable!

My newest discovery is Plush You! Lovable misfit toys to sew and stuff by Kristen Rask. Kristen is the owner of the super fun store Shmancy in Seattle, WA.

As I spend a few months of the year in Seattle, I have visited this store many times. They used to carry my favorite pincushions by Sew Dorky in addition to stocking a slew of wacky plush toys. This book, an extension of her store is packed with fantastic projects and amazing ideas.

With my new obsession, my studio is about to resemble a toy store!

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!