With all the recent trends of the Matryoshka dolls, I am loving these nesting Russian doll plates on Fred Flare which are perfect to serve up any of your tasty treats. Link. Related: Matryoshka Doll Pattern – Link. Woodburned Matryoshka Dolls – Link. ROUNDUP: Cool Bookplates – Link. MAKE – Techy Russian Dolls – Link.
Bugs and Fishes blogs about her newest creation: hand-sewn teacup brooches. I suppose you could also pretend it’s a café con leche if you’re not a tea drinker…in fact, I may do just that! Link.
Etsy seller Stitchylove will create a set of custom “Made for Each Other” dolls for you and a friend, created using a photo you send in as a reference. What a great and totally unique gift. Link.
Pick up some great new embroidery patterns by Aimee Ray author of Doodle Stitching. I love this pattern called Happy Garden above — all are available in her Etsy shop. [ via ] Link.
Jamie at Craftgossip’s Indie Crafts blog posts about the candy-cute crochet scarves by Twinkie Chan that are now being auctioned on E-bay. I got a chance to meet her and see her goods up close at Maker Faire in 2006 (see Pop Tart scarf below) and her stuff is amazing. Link .
June of Planet June has some new crochet patterns available called AquaAmi. These adorable little crochet friends are dolphins, sea lions, and beluga whales. Available in her store, each pattern is $4 or buy a set of all three for just $10. Link.
Believe it or not, Spring is on the way–and these clever plaques by Petunia’s Place are a great reminder of that. The plaques are découpaged and painted, while faux birdies sit on twigs the artist collects on her walks. Link.
