WINNER of the GREAT PILLOW GIVEAWAY: Jacquie!

Thanks to all who entered the GREAT PILLOW GIVEAWAY. Our winner, chosen at random is Jacquie. Congratulations!

Send me your shipping address Jacquie and the pillow will be on its way to you. Stay tuned for more giveaways!

Want Free Fabric? Join a Fabric Swap. Here's How.

If you love fabrics and have a huge stash sitting in your craft room, why not get involved in a Fabric Swap? You get rid of your oldies but goodies and get to wait expectantly for a package full of new fabrics to arrive in the mail. Felicity Quilts has a great article on how to do it. http://felicityquilts.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-fabric-swapping-101.html

Happy Swapping!

Not Selling Enough? Think like an Artist and a Crafter

Today I got to thinking that crafters are such awesome people, but most don't like to think of their craft as a business. Some people think that they can either make art (craft) or they can be a business person. The truth is that you can do both.

You don't have to have an Accounting degree to thrive as a crafty business person. I found these books that really helped me (I dont' get anything for recommending them, so you can believe I really loved them). They are written in easy to read formats for people like us who like to do our crafts but not so much the marketing end.

Check these out at the store next time you're in a big bookstore and flip through for good ideas. We have to think of ourselves as business people and not only artists. We can do it! Sell something today that you made!

Decorate your Home with Cartooney Creations: Take 10% off too!

I admit that I am a sucker for anything with cartoon dogs in it. I've been drawing cartoon dogs all my life. I fell in love with the paintings at

Andralynn Creative Designs at http://www.etsy.com/shop/andralynn.

I think you will too. They're exactly the kind of things you want to add to your home office or home decor so you don't take yourself too seriously while you're working. Love every painting here! 

Just in time for Easter: Plushie Bunnies from Knitting Cat

Look at how adorable this bunny is! 21 year old Katharina of The Knitting Cat makes these as well as adorable knit hats on Etsy. May give you some ideas for your own creations. 


Katharina is from Israel and she says, "Hey there! So happy you found my little shop! I am a 21 year old german/danish girl, living in Israel since February 2011. I learned knitting and sewing in school but did not really use these skills until some years ago. I try to use natural materials or recycle. as stuffing i am using scrap cloth form a local designer (www.luli.co.il).
If you want one of my items in a different colour, material, size or whatever let my know, i will be happy to set up a custom order for you! Meanwhile have a look at my blog
http://wrappedtroubles.blogspot.com/"

Win $100 worth of Fabric: Everything Etsy Giveaway

JoJo's Quilt and Gift Shop is giving away a chubby bunch of fat quaters in spring colors. You could win by entering at http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/03/sweetwater-fat-quarter-bundle-giveaway-jo-jos-quilt-gift-shoppe/. They're perfect for spring projects.

Ends March 28, 2011, so hurry on over!

Needle Felting: Chicks for Easter with Jenn Docherty

If you love cute and plush, you have to visit Jenn Docherty's site. I found her on the Martha Stewart site making these adorable hand felted chicks. You can watch the video from her blog at http://www.jenndocherty.typepad.com/. I can't stand the cuteness factor on these. I have to go make some today.

And this is her book that's just too darling to pass up! Check her out. I'm jealous!!