The heart and soul of Shiny Happy World is in the archives. There are hundreds of free patterns and tutorials and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the information. Every Friday I share just a manageable sliver – a peek at what was happening during the same week of every year since the start of Shiny Happy World. This is Week 30.
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2011
How to tie off the tail on the back of your embroidery without using a knot.
2012
Sometimes the best way to add a small detail to a crocheted stuffed animal is by adding a bit of felt.
2013
Back when I did a lot of freezer paper applique, my folds instantly coming unfolded in the North Carolina humidity would drive me bonkers. Starch is the magic answer! And it makes fabric behave in other situations too. Read for all the details.
2014
Perfect for shaggy manes, fluffy eyebrows, fuzzy caterpillars, soft flower centers, and more.
2015
Make a cute stuffed beaver with silly buck teeth and a flat, quilted tail.
2016
Crochet a teeny tiny crab!
2017
I use them in all my stuffed animals – both sewn and crocheted. I’ve even used them in occasional applique projects – I just snap the excess shank off the back with a pair of wire cutters after I put the washer on.
2018
Make a sea creatures quilt – perfect for beach houses and ocean-loving kids!
2019
Wait a minute! Weren’t these guys in the Week 29 archives post? They were indeed! In Week 29 of 2018 my Mix & Match Monsters applique class on Craftsy (featuring this pattern) launched. In Week 30 of 2019 I made the pattern available without needing to purchase the class from Craftsy. 🙂
2020
More parrots for my 100 Days project. This time it’s a cute cockatiel. I just love those pink cheeks!
2021
Experimenting with some simple animation on my iPad. Click through to see!
2022
I designed a new free alphabet pattern – this one is skinnier so you can fit more letters in a block! Add all kinds of words to your quilts and other projects! The post shows a quote added to a quilt, and also animal sounds added. You can add a child’s name and birthdate, a special message – really anything you can imagine!
2023
Experimenting with creating clip art from some of my designs.
2024
I updated the koala pattern, adding SVG files for electric cutting machines, and a video showing assembly using a light box.
