The final step I take when putting together a pattern is to write up the instructions. I personally prefer instructions in 2 parts. First, written...

Cleaning up your pattern and writing instructions is a step is often overlooked by those who don't share or sell their patterns. I personally alway...

All good patterns require testing to perfect. This isn't a process that can be skipped, but there is also no need to use high quality fabric. I per...

This next part is often the most difficult for me to describe. Much of it is intuitive or based off experience. But I will do my best. I'm startin...

 I’m often asked for advice on how to make plush patterns. The truth is, there’s no one way to make a pattern. It’s impossible to sit someone do...

Shuto Con is fast becoming my favorite convention. Though I’ve only attended for two years now, the artist friendly focus and laid back atmos...

Hello again, everyone! I wanted to share with you my checklist for the artist alley. I was just searching for a pre-made list that might help me...

First off, I wanted to say thank you all for a wonderful year! Everyone’s support means so much to me. I’ve been spending some time looking ...

Youmacon is another first time for me. I've never sold or gone as a guest, but many of my friends have. This is the first year I was not attendi...

I want to start off this review by saying I REALLY wanted to like this con. This convention is in it's third year and the first time at it's locat...

Many artists I follow do convention reviews. I find them very helpful when I'm scoping out potential future conventions to sign up for so I figured...

Fleece fabric is the ultimate fabric for beginning plush artists. It's cheap, widely available, and easy to work with, while still being snuggly an...