New Books That Make Us Want To Craft Everything!

Inspiring new craft books are arriving left and right! We can't keep up with all the lovely, inspiring craft projects!

We are doing our best, as Jaime shows below modeling her new "Pointy Elf Hat" from More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. She knit hers up in a couple hours in Malabrigo Aquarella yarn. We love how Joelle's books are divided by how long each project takes, including everything from quick two hour projects to eight hour and longer projects. Every project is simply beautiful.


Jaime and I both got inspired to make the cute toys in Sue Havens' Make your Own Toys book. Jaime made a cute little fox and I made a floppy patchwork kitty. These were so much fun to make. What an adorable use for all our favorite sewing scraps!


The handsewn dolls in Hillary Lang's book, Wee Wonderfuls, are cute as cute can be.


Alicia Paulson's newest book, Embroidery Companion, is a beautiful modern take on vintage style embroidery. Alicia includes patterns for embroidery, cross-stitch and crewelwork projects. It makes me want to embellish everything!


Style Stitches is Amy Butler's newes book, chock full of structured bags for every seamstress. Twenty-six new Amy Butler bags just waiting for you to make them! Yes!


I'd better get back to crafting!

Better Know A Crafter: Jenny Rosalky

Oh, how we miss our dear Jenny! She was like a ray of sparkling Australian sunshine--a regular at our Sewing Help Night during her summer visit from down under. She is an awesome seamstress, quilter and a super fun person.

Jenny Rosalky

1) What makes you want to be crafty?

I love to play with color and pattern so I quilt and embroider and do a little crochet. Now I've found Fancy Tiger--I have been inspired to make bags, soft toys and play with woolen felt. Hence the cushion.


2) Tell us about what you have been working on.
The whale was inspired by the Softies book, the pillow and the bags came out of my head.


3) How did you learn how to do what you do?
Christina helped me with the bags. Mostly I'm self taught.

4) What is your favorite animal?
It varies--this week it is the donkey and the camel.

Thanks Jenny! Come back and visit soon!

Better Know A Crafter: Morgan Ward

Morgan is a super adorable and crafty girl. She is a regular at the After School Stitch Club and has been helping with our Kids Summer Camps this year. Watch out--I think she may be a future crafting superstar.

Morgan Ward

1) Tell us a little about yourself.
I sew and row (crew). I'm also in high school. I like to search the web for craft ideas. I like to experiment with sewing and other crafts. I sew, needle felt, sculpt, photograph and tie-dye.


2) Tell us about your crafty project.
I made this little pig and Mr. Potbelly from old socks. It's a great way to reuse old clothing. I used instructions from a book called Stray Sock Sewing. I used old socks and needles and thread.


3) How did you learn your craft?
I learned to sew with Christina at the Fancy Tiger. I also learned from a lot of books.

4) What is your favorite animal?
Yak!

Thanks Morgan! Happy crafting!

New! Bamboo Felt by the Yard!

Perfect for baby toys and handsewn softies, this new bamboo felt is 100% natural and made in right here in the United States. It is eco-friendly, vegan and so cuddly soft!

Wool Felt by the Yard!

I love photo shoots that involve making tea!

We just received an order of felt by the yard--perfect for larger sewn felt projects. We immediately had to make ourselves the cute squirrel tea cozy on the front of the Zakka Sewing book. It only took about 20 minutes to make (once we successfully enlarged the pattern on our cranky old copy machine.) And, my, does it ever keep your tea nice and cozy!



Check out some of the many lovely colors we have in. There is no limit to the softie making potential!

Horndribbles at Fancy Tiger

For the month of February Fancy Tiger is being invaded by Horndribbles. They have already set up residence in our windows. Each one of a kind monster is for sale, and are locally handmade. Come experience the furry monster magic!