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 35.
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2011
When I designed this boy doll (with a removable mask and cape!) I asked readers for name suggestions. The winner was Karl. Specifically – Karl with a K. Whenever anyone asks his name, that’s his answer. “Karl with a K.” 😂
2012
My mix & match applique patterns are some of my most popular. But did you know I have mix & match crochet patterns too?
2013
A free pattern for a skirt to fit the Dress Up Bunch dolls. (There’s a link for a free pattern for that shirt too!) It includes instructions for adding decorative trim to the bottom, like a beaded fringe, and also making a hole for any animal dolls who need room for their wagging tails.
2014
Easy instructions for making a T-shirt quilt.
2015
Here’s a tricky way to use the decorative stitches on a basic sewing machine to machine stitch eyes. No fancy embroidery machine needed!
2016
This is one of my favorite quilts I’ve ever made. It sits on my couch where I use it all the time and it makes me happy every single time I see it. 🥰
2017
How I quilted the background blocks for the Fish quilt.
2018
A progress update on a really fun, all-handstitching project. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love it!
2019
Flit the Fairy! I used scallop stitches for her hairline and also for the edges of her wings. So pretty!
2020
Adorable arctic animals!
2021
More attempts to draw animals doing something besides smiling directly into the camera. 😂 This sleepy squirrel is BY FAR the most successful.
2022
It took me a LONG time to draw an octopus I was happy with. All those legs!
2023
A sweet hippo! I love how much the eyelashes add – but you can leave them off if you don’t like stitching small bits like that.
2024
With the addition of this block I have patterns for all the great apes except humans. (You can use the chimpanzee pattern for bonobos.)
