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I love dolls with curly hair, but I'd probably like making dolls with braids better. Much more my speed! I am so intrigued by this book.....
Commented Oct 8, 2010 on Wee Wonderfuls - Book Review, Q&A, Giveaway at house on hill road
Wee Wonderfuls - Book Review, Q&A, Giveaway
Certainly you have heard of Hillary Lang and seen her work? I have been anticipating the release of her new book, Wee Wonderfuls, 24 Dolls to Sew and Love, since the day she announced that she was writing it. I am a long-time fan of her blog and her patterns and I just knew that her book would...
Congratulations on 5 great years! And thank you for yet another extremely generous giveaway!
Commented Oct 1, 2010 on giveaway time at Little Cotton Rabbits
giveaway time
At the beginning of September I started my 5th year of blogging and so I thought I'd celebrate with a little giveaway. To take part all you need to do is leave a comment below and I'll draw one winner on Wednesday October 6th. The winner can then choose one of my latest batch of animals to have ...
So far this afternoon, the thing that made me happiest was getting all 3 kids to the dr for their flu shots, which went super-quick and super-easy, and we even made it out in time to get free parking!
Another thing that makes me happy is your sweet designs, especially the Christmas sweaters. Happy blogiversary and thanks for a very generous giveaway!
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on a giveaway at Little Cotton Rabbits
a giveaway
Well, here I am starting my 4th year of blogging. When I first started I didn't really think I'd keep it up for so long. I've made some lovely friends and met lots of wonderful people with creativity, imagination and integrity, sadly I've also encountered quite a few people without any of those ...
What a great idea!
Someone actually wrote this in my 7th grade yearbook --
"I would write something better, but my PEACH is waiting!"
I had very pragmatic friends. Congrats on book #2!
Commented Aug 25, 2009 on my new book, a surprise, & a giveaway!! at angry chicken
my new book, a surprise, & a giveaway!!
I am pretty much ecstatic to announce that my new book, Bend the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, and More is now available. I haven't been out to see if it's in the shops yet, but I know the ship date is today, so if you pre...
I've always been a knitter and never a crocheter, but now I'm intrigued! I would love to learn to do this! I'm already thinking of all the things I could decorate.....
Commented Aug 21, 2009 on Crochet Adorned (and giveaway!!!) at house on hill road
Crochet Adorned (and giveaway!!!)
Crochet Adorned is the new book by Linda Permann. If you follow Linda's blog, you know that she is a master with yarn and a crochet hook as well as a talented seamstress. Her book is just as lovely as she is! And if you have been reading this blog for awhile now, you know that I don't rea...
Recently I was in the grocery store and I encountered a cloud of mustard gas, I mean, a floral-ish yet chemical scent that made me literally gag. Imagine my horror when, several aisles later, I encountered the lady who was spreading this scent everywhere she had been as much as several minutes earlier. I literally could not be in the same aisle with her. NOT something you want to run into in the grocery store where FOOD is involved. It was horrible.
Also my sister-in-law insists on immersing herself in some horrible odor (perfume? hairspray?) that lingers after she has left the room and ON MY CHILDREN after she has hugged them. Now, I'm not a freak, but I bathe my children after they've been near her because I just can't stand it.
WHY do people do this??
Commented Aug 11, 2009 on ATTENTION: I HAVE SOMETHING OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO COMMUNICATE at finslippy
ATTENTION: I HAVE SOMETHING OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO COMMUNICATE
I do not understand perfume. I do not understand people who wear perfume. If you are walking around right now enveloped in a cloud of manufactured scent, and I happen to smell you as I pass, I will think you might be a jerk. I stress might. Look, I have relatives who wear way too much perfume (or...
Oh my gosh -- these are THE CUTEST hedgehogs I've ever seen! (And that's saying a lot.) Excellent job!
Commented Jun 30, 2009 on Hedgehog pattern at Little Cotton Rabbits
Hedgehog pattern
Thanks so much for all of the kind comments about the knitted hedgehogs. The little pattern is all finished and I'll pop some copies into my etsy shop and on to Lulu shortly. I thought I'd give away *20 copies of the pattern and also 2 of the finished hedgies at random - so please leave a commen...
This is truly a gorgeous book. I would LOVE to win it! Thanks so much for thinking of us all!
Commented May 21, 2009 on Make Good at Curious Bird
Make Good
Hello, Thanks so much for the nice comments about places to explore in and around Ithaca, NY and info on a decent wok. I'll checkout woks in Chinatown and see what I think, but there is also a gift certificate burning a hole in my wallet, so I might have to use it towards a heavier, cast-iron mo...
That is some gorgeous yarn -- you have the best giveaways! Please put my name in your hat!
Commented Jan 17, 2009 on Sponsor Giveaway :: Shivaya Naturals Fiber Arts at SouleMama
Sponsor Giveaway :: Shivaya Naturals Fiber Arts
This weekend we have a Sponsor Giveaway for all you fiber lovers out there! I was introduced to Shivaya Naturals Fiber Arts through their sponsorship, and am quickly becoming a fan of their yarn - it's truly beautiful and unique. I have two Shivaya-yarn projects on the needles now, so you'll be ...
These are gorgeous! My 5-year-old would go nuts for these!
Commented Dec 8, 2008 on Sponsor Giveaway :: Imagine Childhood at SouleMama
Sponsor Giveaway :: Imagine Childhood
Today's sponsor giveaway comes from Imagine Childhood - a shop full of tools and toys for family exploration, adventure and creativity. (Check out their wonderful blog too - full of child & nature inspiration.) Pine Cone Fairy Fairy House Description from Imagine Childhood: "Bring nature...
What a fantastic picture! It's gorgeous. Please throw my name in the hat!
Commented Dec 4, 2008 on Sponsor Giveaway :: Yumi Yumi at SouleMama
Sponsor Giveaway :: Yumi Yumi
Today's sponsor giveaway comes from the yumi yumi shop - a shop full of whimsical, fun, and original illustrations by Aline Yamada. Description from the yumi yumi shop: "Titled 'Little Sparrows, Rainbow Edition.' It is an illustration inspired by my love of organic, floral forms and our fe...
With all you've got going on, you're doing more giveaways?? Thank you!
Commented Dec 1, 2008 on Sponsor Giveaway :: My Sunset Road at SouleMama
Sponsor Giveaway :: My Sunset Road
Today's sponsor giveaway comes from My Sunset Road - a shop featuring modern, organic and unique jewelry handcrafted by Courtney Filer-Dougal. the Lotus Earrings description from My Sunset Road: "Thick slices of sterling have been sawn into petal shaped disks reminiscent of a lotus flower. ...
Whew! Almost missed the deadline! Please put my name in the hat! Thank you!
Commented Nov 16, 2008 on Sponsor Giveaway :: good-ness japanese fabric at SouleMama
Sponsor Giveaway :: good-ness japanese fabric
Well, happy Saturday to you! I have a fun Giveaway and discount for you today from SouleMama Sponsor good-ness - an Etsy fabric shop chock full of Japanese treats. Leslie also has a blog, which you can find here. Just in time for some holiday crafting, she's offering... Fabric Bundle A incl...
The aqua flower grid pendant on 2monkees' site is very cool! I haven't seen a round pendant like that! I also like the domino bird pendants.
Commented Oct 8, 2008 on Indie Goodness Giveaway | October 2008 at Scoutie Girl
Indie Goodness Giveaway | October 2008
This month, 15 talented indie designers & artists have graciously donated items from their fabulous handmade collections - a total value of $295! How to enter: Visit an artist's website by clicking on the links or images below, browse around, find something you like, make a mental note. Come...
Those shots of the beach with the sea grass in the foreground from susannah tucker are gorgeous! I feel like I'm there!
Commented Oct 8, 2008 on Indie Goodness Giveaway | October 2008 at Scoutie Girl
Indie Goodness Giveaway | October 2008
This month, 15 talented indie designers & artists have graciously donated items from their fabulous handmade collections - a total value of $295! How to enter: Visit an artist's website by clicking on the links or images below, browse around, find something you like, make a mental note. Come...
I've always LOVED Beatrix Potter. Very Victorian, I know, but her characters look SO realistic! With a hat! Or a shawl, or whatever.
Commented Jul 30, 2008 on Artist to Artist :: inspiration & a giveaway at SouleMama
Artist to Artist :: inspiration & a giveaway
We've been hugely inspired of late by the book Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art. I had originally picked it up at the library a year ago and loved it, but never quite had the time to share it with the kids as I had hoped. And then, my attention to it wa...
Wow! You really have a sixth sense for finding great fabric. I can never find awesome stuff like that. What a treasure trove!
Incidentally, is anyone else curious about the scandalous story or is it just me? I always feel like it's the stories behind vintage things that add so much to their dimension.
Commented Jun 4, 2007 on fabric, not sports at SouleMama
fabric, not sports
After a super late night on Friday night, I was not feeling the 'get up and go' yard sale wake up call that usually comes at 7am. But then I remembered - the neighborhood retirement home. I've been to this sale before - it's mostly a bake sale, and what appears to be a social for the reside...
Can't wait to see the 'after' shots of your studio! How incredible to have your own space all set up like you like it!!
And is that Treehouse Toys? We LOVE LOVE LOVE that store! I'm right there with ya, Miss A!
Commented May 7, 2007 on on the outside, looking in at SouleMama
on the outside, looking in
Calvin and I wish to thank you all very much for all the fun, enthusiastic and kind words that you wrote this weekend about his little blog post! We read through all of them, and it tickled him to no end, as well as his mama. I think you all gave him a further push on his chainsaw, as now he's n...
Happy, happy birthday, Calvin!
Six is a great age and it looks like you had a very cool birthday party!
Commented Jan 22, 2007 on and now we are six at SouleMama
and now we are six
This week my babe turns six. He's an amazingly creative, passionate, and fun person who stretches, challenges, and inspires me each and every day. I feel such a mix of being so excitedly curious to see how he grows and what he does and how he lives his life; while at the same time, longing fo...
Funny - I was looking at the top two thinking, "that looks like cross-sections of a vein, or the view from a red blood cell." When I got to the green one I thought, "that looks like a landscape or things growing on a farm." THEN I got to where you wrote "biomorphic" and I thought, "That's it!" Very cute!
Commented Jan 19, 2007 on fabric designs-keeping me up at night at angry chicken
fabric designs-keeping me up at night
I really really want to design a line of fabrics. Real bad. I know I am not alone here. It's for purely selfish reasons, of course, I want to design what I want to use myself. I had some extra printable fabric sheets from the Aunt Sarah dolls and designed these patterns (you can see them all ...
Oh, Soulefamily, I'm so sorry about your house hunting pains. That roller coaster is so awful. Take heart that you live in an unbelievably gorgeous part of the country. I'm sure something will eventually work out for you! Good luck and hang in there. (And you do good work, SoulePapa!)
Commented Oct 27, 2006 on SoulePapa Blogs: Corners at SouleMama
SoulePapa Blogs: Corners
I found myself sulking around the house tonight with the camera, long after the kids and Amanda and the animals had gone to sleep, looking for a corner to shoot. I've long threatened SouleMama with an "other" corners of my home set which shows the soft white underbelly of our household. You...
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