Art For My Soul

Favorites

Welcome pattern makers! Here are some of my favorite supplies and where to find them.

These are links to some of the supplies that I suggest. Some are affiliate links and help me earn a few pennies to keep the site going. It doesn’t change your price at all.

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Here is the link to Benzie Designs for their beautiful wool blend felt colors. They also have mathching embroidery floss if you need it.

These are the cotton pipe cleaners I recommend. I know, you only need 1 right now, but you’ll use more if you continue the nativity collection.

I LOVE these scissors. They’re all I use and I have several pairs of fancy Ginghers.

Want to treat yourself?? Get them in TITANIUM! Woo hoo!

I highly recommend the OttLite brand for lighting. I have 3 of them in varying styles!

I don’t know WHY I waited so long to buy this. It’s now one of my favorite things. So much better than lugging out the big iron.

Necessary, to make sure the base is weighted. Be sure to check it against the price of the bag to the right. They like ot fluctuate in price.

Same only smaller and sometimes more expensive, but you dont need much.

The original fluff. I love the consistently smooth quality. Never lumpy.

Nice small trial sizes that fit well in your sewing kit.

Used to seal the wooden bead if not using a Posca pen.

You don’t need the white, but they’re sold as a set and will probably come in handy one day.

Okay, I KNOW you dont need 65, but here they are. Share with a friend! Or paint and make a fun Christmas garland!

Very handy, but a piece of paper rolled into a cone works too!

Everyone needs beautiful pearl headed pins in their life! Treat yourself!

If you opt not to use the freezer paper method.

Not essential but very nice to have to assist with
stuffing and holding things in place. Great to assist if you have long fingernails.

If you like to keep costs down though, be sure to compare with Michael’s or another hobby store. I know most people don’t need 65 25mm wooden beads. You can get a smaller quantity from Michael’s. Posca and Pitt pens can also be bought individually there.

Hello,

I’m Caitlyn

Welcome! I’m an artist in California creating original sewing patterns, handmade ceramics, and other handcrafted projects inspired by the joy of making. My work focuses on expressive, one-of-a-kind designs that invite creativity. This blog is where I document the process, the experiments, and the occasional surprise. Let’s be honest…disasters too.