I have always been in awe of the beads created by Japanese lamp workers. Beautiful cane work. Perfectly shaped beads. I’ve been fortunate to see a demonstration many years ago of a Japanese lamp worker and how she handled making cane pattern beads. The torch resembles a bunsen burner and the glass is super soft. So soft I personally don’t really enjoy working with it. That’s quite alright though. Some things are better left to the masters…so here’s Daisuke Takeuchi and the pattern bars he’s made in the torch. This picture is floating around Facebook, being passed amongst both torch folk and fusers. Everyone is in awe…So check out his blog post about this particular cane he made. It’s in Japanese but the pictures tell the story. So beautiful!
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Etsy Spotlight: Goose Baby Lovey PDF Pattern
Okay, full confession—we don’t have any babies in our life right now, but that doesn’t stop me from swooning over sweet little sewing patterns like this adorable goose baby lovey! I mean, how could you resist that soft, cuddly face and those tiny wings? It’s giving timeless nursery charm with a modern handmade twist.
This pattern comes as a PDF with a helpful English video tutorial, so it’s perfect for confident beginners or anyone wanting to try their hand at sewing softies. It’s designed to be both a comfort toy and a keepsake—just the kind of thing little hands love to hold, and mamas love to treasure.
Maybe it’s time I start putting a few baby patterns away for the (not-too-distant?) future—grandchildren stash, anyone? Even if you’re not sewing for a little one right now, this pattern is a total heart-stealer and would make the most beautiful handmade baby shower gift.
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We love sharing beautiful finds from Etsy’s talented independent designers. Supporting makers means keeping the creativity flowing, and patterns like this one are a lovely way to sew a little extra love into the world.
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