We Come From the Land of the Ice and Snow

I am totally digging these illustrations by Joan Kiddell-Monroe. These are from Scandinavian Legends and Folk-Tales, 1956.

Pssst… Click on the images to check out the detailed view.

Knittn Kitten Free Pattern Series: Week 7

This week’s free pattern from the Knittn Kitten is by the uber-talented Lee Meredith of Leethal Designs. Check out how sweet and awesome these Lined Zippered Knit Coin Pouches are! Lee says:

I had fun combining knitting and hand sewing together in this project, and seeing the different pouch types you can get from different gauges. This isn’t exactly a quick project, with all the hand sewing (at least not for me!) but it’s so satisfying when it’s finished and looks all neat, with the bias tape and lining.

Be sure to stop by the Knittn Kitten this week to pick up your free project sheet along with all the materials you’ll need to make your own batch of these cute coin purses.

Happy Halloween!

Even More Wintry Things

I’ve started production on my winter apron line, and I get more excited with the progress every day. Everything is completely designed & cut, most of the bias tape has been sewn to the edges of all the skirt pieces, and I stitched up all the apron ties this morning. I have my felt applique patterns printed, all my rick-rack picked out, and I have a few more goodies on their way in the mail. I love being surrounded by a sea of white and blues when I work on these aprons. It’s my goal to have them finished and in the Flapper Girl Boutique by mid-November.

Working on this apron line inspired me to revisit a pursuit I initially began as a high school Freshman. In the winter of ‘96, I became obsessed with finding a vintage or vintage-inspired reindeer sweater. After exhausting all avenues over a three-month period, I gave up my hardcore searching, and filed ‘awesome reindeer sweater’ away in my brain under ‘Things I Want That I Hope to Find at a Thrift Store Someday.’

Through the brilliance of subscribing to eBay searches on an RSS feeder, I was able to find and purchase this lovely jem.

I’ve never even seen a black reindeer sweater before! *swoon* The color, design, size and price were all perfect, making this totally worth the 13-year wait.

Knittn Kitten Free Pattern Series: Week 6

This week’s free pattern from the Knittn Kitten is by Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty fame. These sweet little pin cushions would make perfect Xmas gifts for all your crafty friends and relatives this holiday season. Be sure to stop by the Knittn Kitten this week for the free project sheet, and all the supplies you’ll need to make this cute must-have sewing accessory.

Knittn Kitten Free Pattern Series: Week 5

My felt cupcake iron-on applique tutorial is this week’s free pattern from the Knittn’ Kitten!

This tutorial features easy-to-follow instructions and full scale pattern (no resizing is necessary) to make your own iron-on cupcake patches from felt. Each finished patch measures 3.5″ high from the top of the cherry to the bottom of the cup, and 3″ across at the widest point. The tutorial also includes instructions on how to attach the patch to your garment.

So be sure to stop by the Knittn’ Kitten this week for your free pattern, plus all the supplies you’ll need to make your own batch of felt cupcake iron-ons.

Hallo-winners

Congratulations to Cindi, Stephanie, and Mae, who are the winners of the Vampire Bat Coffee Cozies!

I want to thank all of you who entered the giveaway, and shared your favorite costumes. I really enjoyed reading everyone’s responses. I wish I could give a prize to all of you!

Wheels for Henry

Flapper Girl is participating in an online Benefit Bazaar to help raise funds for a converted wheelchair van for a hardworking single mom in here in Portland. Chloe Eudaly is the proprietress of the awesome indie book store Reading Frenzy, a disability advocate, and the proud mom of an amazing kid who happens to get around in a wheelchair. They’re more than halfway to funding a used converted van and are now turning to family, friends and the broader community to help raise the rest.

So from now until October 31, Flapper Girl will be donating 30% of all our Etsy sales to this cause. To learn more about this cause, make a donation if you wish, or check out the other crafty folks who are participating, head on over to the Wheels for Henry website.

Portland Loves: Flapper Girl

Flapper Girl got some major love on Portland Loves Local today. Thank you so much Misha + Amy. You put a big smile on my face this morning! xo

Knittn Kitten Free Pattern Series: Week 4

This week’s free pattern from the Knittn Kitten is by Joey Groendes, the lovely lady behind Addie Pearl Jewelry.

You can make these super cute retro kitty and devil bags for you and your friends for Halloween.