Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Today we'll be spending the day watching football, cooking, and eating lots of turkey (and stuffing, and sweet potatoes, and....)

For those of you who are taking a break from cooking, waiting to go to family or friend's houses for a big celebration, or for those of you who aren't celebrating the holiday, here's some fun links to keep you busy:

Now that I know I'm having a boy I definitely need to get one of these viking hats (Bella Knitting's site is currently down, but you can see more of her work on her blog here) - this chicken viking hat comes in a close second.

For those of you who haven't heard already, Wendy Mullin (author of one of my favorite books, Sew U) has another book in the works Sew U Home Stretch (to be released May 2008). My other favorite author, Amy Bulter has a new release coming September 2008, Sew Baby. What great timing on this one!

Do you have an original, American-themed, handmade creation? If you do, be sure to enter The Great American Craft-off! There's lots of prizes to be won if you're the grand prize winner, so be sure to enter this one. [link via Adorn]

Burda Style is making an open call to all designers for their Summer In The City collection. I can't wait to see what great designs are created in this round!

This year I'm buying myself a stocking stuffer - A Cuddly Rigor Mortis Gingerbread Plush. You can also find some of her stuffies at your local Hot Topic.