One Yard Wonders

I received my new book in the mail today and, truthfully, it just may be the best one yet. One Yard Wonders has so many (101 to be exact) sewing project ideas. The best part is the variety of projects (home, decorating, baby toys, clothing, bags, aprons, etc.) AND...the book comes with all the patterns! Here's a little pinch of my favorite projects included...

If you think you'd enjoy this book just as much as me you can find it here at Amazon.com.

It's here!

I've been so busy the past couple weeks with student evaluations and family-teacher conferences that I didn't have time to update. (Did I mention I'm an elementary school teacher?) During the hustle and bustle, however, I did receive my eagerly awaited copy of The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer! It is simply lovely...

Here is one of my favorite characters that Emily Martin has included in her book. I think it's pretty obvious why I like her :)

It's a lovely book. I'm looking forward to getting some color copies made at Kinkos (I don't dare cut it up).

The Paper Doll Primer

I just ordered Emily Martin's new book, The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer and it is expected to arrive on Friday. I can't wait to see all her "misfit" characters and learn new crafts!

Here's an article about it in the LA Times that best describes it:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2010/10/black-apple-paper-doll-primer.html

Here is one of her characters...

...and her clothes and accessories


So excited :)