Clothespin Family Adventures

With the war in Ukraine pressing on, I thought it was time to highlight our Sunflower Fairy. She brings a bit of cheer to anyone she...

Join Sister Mary Martha in her quest for all things Joyous this Easter Season. Make your own clothespin nun with our pattern.

Anika our Dutch clothespin doll celebrates her heritage.

Donald McTavish our Clothespin Scotsman visits Knappton Cove.

Designs of Christmases Past Many years ago I commissioned my father to make me a 'Swedish Tree' in order to showcase all my clothespin...

Make clothespin doll ornaments for your favorite school team. UVA Cavaliers OSU Beavers

Peg Leg Pete wishes you a Happy Halloween! A quick google search will give you some quick phrases to use with your little guy. You might...

Back to school with Thomas Jefferson.

Thanks to Katherine Lacaze from Astoria's Coast Weekend publication for a chance to tell our story! You will find out WHY we make our...

Here we have a clothespin Lady Liberty fashioned after a design on a canned salmon label once used at the cannery that once stood on...

"America is, always has been, and always will be a Nation of immigrants. It was the premise of our founding; it is reflected in our...

Repurposing feed sack quilts from the 1930's and 40's into clothespin dolls. Celebrating the ingenuity of our mothers on this Mother's Day!

My childhood church, Clatsop Plains Pioneer Presbyterian, has a wonderful Easter tradition of creating a daffodil cross on their front...

The convergence of St. Patrick's Day and Women's History Month, provides us the perfect opportunity to honor Miss Annie Moore, the first...

On this Valentine's Day I'm sharing the cake topper (clothespin dolls, of course!) made by my Mom for our wedding, many years ago. After...

In watching the pomp and pageantry of the Inauguration of President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday, I was overcome...

Back in the 1980’s worry dolls were trending. DMC, the embroidery floss folks, asked Mom to design some crafts using their product. Of...

This Thanksgiving as we acknowledge the 100th year of Women’s Suffrage, we’re shining the spotlight on Sacagawea, the only female member...

We hope you're enjoying this October with lots of time outside before winter hits and have managed to find some time for your favorite...