Oct 22 was the 14-year anniversary for Matrices.net!! Happy Anniversary, here's to 14 more years of crafty fun!

The nose tutorial has been updated in a few sections for clarity and to explain a bit more about covered noses. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/152096577988/all-about-fursuit-noses-most-critters-are-going-to

Exciting news! I reached my first dollar amount goal on patreon! Read up on what that means here! (everyone can see) https://www.patreon.com/posts/initial-patron-7142417

I'm so excited to announce that I have completed this fursuit and listed it for auction! https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/raccoon-fursuit-made-by-matrices/124094 Ends 11/24 7pm pst. Please share!

New tutorial! This one is Patreon-sponsored, thank you patrons! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/153883803173/make-a-simple-custom-carrying-case-this-tutorial

New Tutorial! Using a felting needle to add markings! A picture-heavy guide on using yarn and a felting needle to add soft markings into an existing mask. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154223878463/using-a-felting-needle-to-add-markings-i-decided

New whisker colors now in stock in my shop!! If you need international shipping, just let me know and I can get you a custom mailing quote. https://www.etsy.com/listing/158785148/whiskers-eyebrow-and-face-whiskers-for

A new tip posted on softening raw edges of faux fur! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154879984098/edge-softening-using-a-slicker-brush-did-you-know

New Tutorial! How to sew thumb hole cuffs! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/155177179288/how-to-sew-thumb-hole-cuffs-thumb-hole-cuffs-are

I will be at Further Confusion this year!

I am also extremely pleased to inform you I will also be at table 122 in Dealer's Room East! Find me for comfortable low profile balaclavas, BIG collars, vinyl stickers with my art, whiskers, some patterns, and other excellent goodies for your furry enjoyment!

I will have two of my fursuit characters with me: Chelan, my coyote, and Mukilteo, my orange doggy character.

If you see me there, especially if we've met before, do me a favor and remind me your name & a little about what you do! (the Baker/baker effect is real with me, haha) I'm not being intentionally forgetful, I promise I just see your critter face online far more than your human one!

If you're attending, I'm really excited to see you there!!!!

Here's where to find me in the dealer's room!

http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154223878463/using-a-felting-needle-to-add-markings-i-decided — Has been updated with the video test portion now hosted on Youtube. If any video components of my tutorials appear broken (because of my original use of them on Vine) let me know and I can get them re-hosted on Youtube or somewhere else! Thanks! :D

Early access tutorial posted for patrons! https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-access-and-8138398

Revised Tutorial! The paw sandal tutorial from 2006 is now in a new location, with some updated information! Enjoy! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/157431238428/paw-sandal-tutorial

Revised tutorial! Fursuit washing and care has gotten even more comprehensive! I have expanded on it as well as added a new segment on washing fursuit heads. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/51175842862/comprehensive-tutorial-fursuit-washing-and-care

I am excited to annouce I revised another one of my guides this month! I have been meaning to give more attention to this one since it totally needed it! This is not the first time this tutorial has been revised, and probably not the last – I’m always working on honing my technique for body padding and I have learned a lot since the last time I wrote on the topic. This guide has expanded text in nearly all areas. Some things have been added for clarity, but many more things have been added since I learned new things I wanted to share! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/126927632301/fursuit-body-padding-tutorial

New Article! Choosing and Using a Sewing Machine for Fursuit Making! A guide that I have been working on that includes lots of information on choosing a sewing machine, thread, needles, and other useful tips relating to the fursuit building craft. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/158012805243/article-choosing-and-using-a-sewing-machine-for

This image has been added to the body padding tutorial http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/126927632301/fursuit-body-padding-tutorial Hope it helps clear things up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5GLmc89Qyk New Tutorial video! Sewing with shortpile fur like "seal" or "beaver" varieties? Hate that there is still a seamline no matter how well you tuck everything in? Try this!

Another new tutorial video! https://youtu.be/ehndCYvSKTA Applying double fold bias tape. A long lasting professional touch that is easy to apply!