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qdpatooties

Near Fredericksburg, VA, US
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Besides being a half-crazed SAHM, I make teddy bears professionally. I also enjoy Blogging and when mixed with my love of creating my q.D.paToOtieS Blog has become a haven for free patterns for others to sew or crochet.

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, sewing, softies

my personal website:
http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com

my etsy page:
http://qdpatooties.etsy.com

Member Since: 04/12/2008

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Rosefrom Dagrave, an Easy Crochet Zombie

Oct 1, 2008

I just finished crocheting this little zombie a little while ago. The super easy free pattern is now on my q.D.paToOtieS Blog just in time to make a few up before Halloween.

Wimbley, A Miniature Felt Bear for Blythe

Jul 17, 2008

Well loved.  Yup.  Popular.  You Betcha.  Cute?  Well, maybe we're pushing it a bit.  But he's cute enough to enjoy a free pattern.  Make up your own Wimbley just...

FREE Kisses from Elvish Beret Crochet Pattern for Blythe

Jul 1, 2008

Here's a little beret I just finished for my Blythes. It kind of looks like a little Hershey's Kiss Elf hat so of course the name "Kisses from Elvish" seemed appropriate. It's simple enough that a...

Blythe Crochet Cloche Hat Pattern

Jun 11, 2008

I just finished this lacy cloche style hat for my Blythe this morning and posted the pattern on my Blog.  The pattern is simple enough for a beginner to make one up in just over an hour!


recent comments

Re: Etsy Selling: How to Raise Your Profile Profitably

Now I'm thinking I want to go and do a shop "makeover" using all the great tips you mentioned. Thanks!

posted: 7:04 pm on May 12th  

Re: Hang your Quilt on the Wall—without Push-Pins

I've done this before and it's a fabulous way to show off your "art." It really looks very clean and professional. Also, if you are one of those people that rotate for the "season" it's easy to just slip it off and put up another piece without tearing up your wall which is what you'd do if you used the push pins.

posted: 7:02 pm on May 12th  

Re: Fiber Arts Exhibit at Sacred Heart University is Sure to Please

Wow, I wish I lived closer. This looks really cool!

posted: 6:59 pm on May 12th  

Re: Hi! Welcome to my Sewing Blog on CraftStylish!

Hi Shannon,
Nice to meet you and your family. My hubby is from Ohio so he would understand the whole "Ohio winter" thing. He graduated from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland.

Looking forward to more inspirational crafty goodness from your sewing Blog.


posted: 12:41 pm on April 29th  

Re: Cross-Stitching on Knitted Fabric

Cute - what a great way to personalize a gift!

posted: 8:22 am on April 28th  

Re: Free Crochet Basket Pattern

Wow, looks like fun project. Thanks for the pattern!!!

posted: 11:30 am on April 25th  

Re: Craftypod Jewelry Projects

Really cool. I wonder how it would look with the metallic embroidery thread? I'm thinking about trying it and using the stiff starch product on the embroidery thread itself after I've crocheted the flower.

Anyway, got to try it!

posted: 9:39 am on April 13th  

Re: How to Make Pretty Pincushions

These are gorgeous! What a great idea and a great tutorial!!!

posted: 9:55 am on April 12th  

Re: Pipe Cleaners Clean More than Pipes

Wow, another great idea. I have tons of pipe cleaners so I know there's always one handy.

posted: 9:52 am on April 12th  

Re: Spice Up Your Notions

What a great idea! I'm going to have to look for one of these spice racks in the Thrift Store!!!

posted: 9:51 am on April 12th  

Re: Crochet as Art: Joana Vasconcelos

Really gorgeous - thanks for introducing us to Joana's work.

posted: 9:48 am on April 12th