Beads and Mermaids

I've found a new obsession with beaded knitting. As if knitting wasn't magic enough, add some sparkly beads in and *swish and flick*! pure magic. I have a few different knitting projects going at the moment, one is a super squishy cardigan which is too hard to show right now because it's in the process of getting pockets and it's a rather jumbled mess of different colored yarns and needles. Another project is top secret because it's going to be a new pattern, hopefully soon!

But what I can show you...I am working on a shawl from The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits called Mermaid's Song. It is so pretty! I'm loving it. I'm using mint pearl beads for the beaded parts. It's really fun! And beads...obsessed.

There are so many patterns in this magazine I can't wait to make! I already have yarn for Ginny's Cardigan and Hermione's Time-Turner Mitts! Must knit faster!!

♥Anna

Once Upon a Time Knitting Pattern Reference List

Once Upon a Time is one of my favorite TV shows and I'm in love with all the beautiful knitted accessories and sweaters the characters wear. I decided to start a reference list here for knitting patterns inspired by the show! I will add to it over time as I find more patterns.

Mary Margaret/Snow White

Mary Margaret's Lace Tam by Mary Craver

Fir Forest Lace Hat by Franna Pitt

Mary Margaret's Hourglass Cable Hat by Jenny Moore

"Once Upon a Time" - Inspired Dreamy Beret by Leslie Dalton

Mary Margaret by Jennifer Thomassian

The Queen is Dead by Niki Wiley

Mary Margaret Brioche Pullover by Wee Sandy

XL Mary Margaret Brioche Pullover by Wee Sandy

Parfait by Carol Sunday

Emma Swan

Once There Was a Baby Blanket by Caitlin ffrench (this is the original design by the person who knit the actual blanket for the show!)

"Once Upon a Time" - Inspired Baby Blanket by Kassy Allen

Emma's Brown Pom-Pom Hat by Elizabeth Anne

Emma by Jennifer Thomassian

Pathways by Erica Harbin

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Cabled Hat by Carolyn Small

Ruby/ Red Riding Hood

Ruby's Hat from Once Upon a Time by Alexandria Burek

"Once Upon a Time" - Inspired Ruby Beret by Leslie Dalton

Black Friday Sale and New Items

I'm having a Black Friday Sale in my shop over the weekend! The sale starts Friday, November 28 and ends Monday, December 1! It's my biggest discount sale of the year! You can get 30% off your entire order when you use the coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! Also, if you spend over $50, you get this mint bow headband free! 

I've been busy making new things for the shop lately! I recently added this grey sparkle boy headband and fingerless gloves!

 And this doll size bedspread and pillows, inspired by this quilt from Anthropologie!

I'm busy trying to finish a few more things to add to the shop before the sale starts!
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
♥Anna

Summer Shop Update!

Hello Friends!
I hope you all are having a lovely Summer so far! I have been busy getting ready for my latest shop update which is happening today!

There will be lots of summery things for your 18" doll! Aqua shorts with lace trim!

Floral lace peplum top!

And more! I also made some beaded friendship bracelets doll size which was so much fun!

I hope you will stop by my shop and check it out! Also, I have a coupon for you good only through June 30 for 15% off your order! Use coupon code: JUNEBUG15 at checkout for discount! I don't offer coupons very often so take advantage of it while you can!

Have a lovely weekend!

♥Anna

Cherry Dress

I spent the afternoon designing and sewing this dress. I'm so excited about it! Isn't it the perfect dress to wear for a Summer picnic? I added it to the shop this evening. I already have another dress in mind in different fabric.
How was your Saturday?
♥Anna

Having Some Fun

I can't believe it has been over a year since I've posted on here! Life has been busy! Including a couple of moves, one of which was across the country! It's nice to finally be settling down!

Lately I haven't had time for costumes and honestly haven't felt that interested in sewing something that takes so much time. So just this past month I somehow fell into a new love with making American Girl doll clothes! It's seriously so fun and the best part is, they are small so you can finish an outfit or two in a day! I have so many ideas in my mind I can't stop sewing! I've reopened my Etsy shop with some cute doll clothes and I plan on adding more! I hope to add some historical clothes soon as well but for now I've been having tons of fun with modern things.

I made little leggings and they just kill me! I want some for myself! I'm seriously tempted to go buy more fabric and make myself a pair of these. 

 I made some little skirts...

Pajama pants with matching pillowcases (pillow included) for sleepovers!

 And wee little necklaces! I love how small and delicate these are! (and they actually fit my wrist as a bracelet as well! So if you don't have a doll but want one of these around your wrist...there you go!)

 I plan on adding more things as soon as I sew them. Check out my shop and see if there's anything your doll needs! Treat her to something special!
I hope you are all having a lovely Spring!
♥Anna

Academy Award Nominations for Best Costume Design

The Academy Awards are Sunday night! I'm way behind this year in putting up my poll for The Art of Clothes readers to vote for their favorite costumes. You can vote on the side bar until Sunday night! Here are the nominees:

Mirror Mirror - costumes designed by Eiko \ Shioka 

 Snow White and the Huntsman - costumes designed by Colleen Atwood

 Loncoln - costumes designed by Joanna Johnston

 Anna Karenina - costumes designed by Jacqueline Durran

Les Miserables - costumes designed by Paco Delgado

Who do you want to see win?

Once Upon a Time

 Has anyone else been watching the show, Once Upon A time? My husband and I started watching the first season this winter and we got all caught up so now we have to wait week to week to see what's going to happen next! But I must admit, it's fun to have something to look forward to!

There are a lot of fun costumes in this show!
I love Belle's costume, you should check out The Couture Courtesan's replica of this costume, it is so pretty!

I also really like Mary Margret's style when she is in our world. I love her cardigans and button up blouses. She is so sweet.

I don't remember seeing this costume in the show, it might just be from a photo shoot (or maybe I was too busy looking at my knitting when it came on?) but it sure is pretty!

I love Aurora's costume, it's very girly yet looks worn and traveled in.

I also really love Snow's outlaw costume! I love the fur and leather! So cool!

It all makes me want to dig out my costume fabric and make something. It's been awhile! 

Have any of you been making anything lately?

♥ Anna