I've gotten a few e-mails lately about some past Poe posts, including the Edgar paper doll and the Nevermore embroidery pattern, neither of which are still available at the older links.

So after a bit of sleuthing, and with the generosity of a certain artist, I've re-discovered the popular projects -- and found a new one, as well.

First of all, the not-so-good news: While I found the Nevermore embroidery, it is no longer free. However, Urban Threads is offering it for a mere $1, which I think is a pretty good deal.

Then, I caught up with the artist who created the Edgar Allan Poe paper doll. Illustrator Brian Gubicza, who has a pretty awesome etsy store filled with great digital prints, was kind enough to re-share his doll design so that we can all have a little Poe watching over our shoulders. And if you'd like to thank Mr. Gubicza in person, it looks like he's touring the country during the next few months, with a stop at Baltimore's Squidfire Art Mart on Dec. 12.

And now for something new: A Halloween tree!

A lovely young lady named Tresa Edmunds has designed these neat little Edgar Allan Poe signs, with some of his most-loved quotations. Even if you don't want to make a whole tree, it'd be a nice spooky touch for any Halloween party (or all year-round, if you're into that kind of thing!)

Enjoy, my crafy little book lovers!

(Photo of Edouard Manet's Poe-inspired lithograph courtesy of the Baltimore Museum of Art)