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 46.
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2011
A super simple unlined felt stocking pattern that you can decorate any way you like! The post has loads of suggestions.
2012
This video shows how to strand your yarn when you’re working short color changes – like making the contrasting chest on this adorable little owl.
2013
Usually I embroider any facial features before I sew and stuff a doll or stuffed animal, but sometimes it makes more sense to do it afterwards. This video shows how to do it. The technique also works well for repairing worn stuffed friends without taking them apart.
2014
A free pattern for an itty bitty pocket-sized baby. This one also makes a great stocking stuffer!
2015
Benedict Bear is my favorite of all the Party Animals. I’ve made him so many times – and my daughter made an especially nice polar bear version. 🥰
2016
This is one of my favorite patterns to recommend for beginners who are a little nervous about trying applique. It’s really easy to make, and making the same block over and over again is a great way to practice. It’s also a terrific way to use up scraps!
2017
I was inspired by the movie Frozen to make this fancy wool coat, hat and boots. The collection also includes the long-sleeved dress she’s wearing under her coat.
2018
Make a cuddly bear quilt – perfect for winter snuggling. You can add even more faces by mixing and matching heads, ears and faces between the bears!
2019
Kevin Koala is such an incredible cutie! I love those fluffy ears. 🥰
2020
Just in time for some Thanksgiving sewing! Pair this with the free placemats pattern and decorate your holiday table!
2021
Make a sweet, fluffy puppy face. You can add this one to any of the other dog quilt patterns.
2022
I stopped selling tools and supplies, but I’m not going to leave you hanging! This post lists all of my favorites, along with links to sources where you can find them.
2023
This is a bundle of holiday printables you can use to make greeting cards, gift tags, invitations, and more! Each design comes in several sizes, plus a PNG with no background so you can drop it onto any color you like.
2024
I updated the Frasier Frog pattern to include SVG files and light box instructions.
2025
I updated the Chirp pattern – adding more birds and redesigning the pieces so you can mix and match them to create even more unique birds!
