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 20.
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2011
I LOVE mending with visible patches. Sometimes I sew one on just for fun – even if there’s nothing to mend. 🥰
2012
I like to use this to outline patch pockets.
2013
One pattern – four different animals. Make that dollar holler!
2014
She’s ready to decorate for a party!
2015
My daughter adapted the Franklin the Fat Cat pattern to make a Totoro – and you can too! I share the pieces and instructions in this post.
2016
One post with links to ALL my tutorials for different applique techniques.
2017
Lots of farm animals making lots of noise. 😂
2018
This has been my favorite way to do outline stitching for quite a few years now. I just love how it looks!
2019
The pattern also includes a horn to make it a unicorn!
2020
Such a sweet face!
2021
Emperor penguins are just the coolest!
2022
I add catchlights to all my eyes now, and I love how it really brings them to life! (I use the fabric paint method – and the post includes a link to my favorite brand.)
2023
More bird fabrics! And coordinates to go with them! I also did that same bird print with gray and taupe birds on a deep blue background.
2024
Some thoughts on the value of slow and steady progress – in crafting and in life.
2025
Sweet Sherry Sheep – a new applique pattern. I love her floofy fleece!
2026
I finally added a much-requested Beluga Whale pattern!
