Let’s tiptoe down memory lane to see what I was doing during the first week of every year since the start of Shiny Happy World. 🙂 Click on the images to go to the posts.
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2011
My very first embroidery pattern! I designed it especially for beginners. It uses only one stitch!
If I were making this today I’d back that white fabric with some interfacing so my thread tails wouldn’t shadow through to the front. 🙂
2012
In a nutshell? Anything! This post walks you through any special tools that will make weird fabrics easier.
2013
For perfect monster teeth.
2014
Because freckles are super cute.
2015
For my fellow optimists. 🙂
2016
An adorable dressable rag doll.
2017
Another adorable dressable rag doll! This is back when the Dress Up Bunch Club was happening. I introduced a new doll at the start of the year and then she was the model for a new clothing and accessories pattern every month that year. After a couple of years she had a VAST wardrobe – far better than my own. 🙂
2018
This post has tips that work for both sewn and crocheted softies.
2019
It’s different than every other way you measure gauge.
2020
In 2020 I decided I wanted to learn to use Procreate on my iPad. I started by just drawing a dot every day. Simple. No pressure. And a great way to try out different brushes. This is one of my favorites.
2021
More happy thoughts for the new year! This is clearly a theme. 🙂
2022
What a cutie!
2023
I love this guy’s toothy grin.
2024
He’s a good dog. 🙂
