by Tina | Jan 20, 2016 | Book Reviews
Book Review If you are at all into making dolls and soft creatures then Ruth Sleigh-Johnson’s book is well worth spending some time looking through. It is a perfect beginners introduction into handmade softies, with oodles of projects for every level to try your...
by Tina | Jan 2, 2016 | Craft Projects, Sewing Kit Projects, Tutorials & Free Patterns, Upcycling Projects
Make your own no-sew pincushion & up-cycled notions tray in this tutorial from Miss Daisy Patterns. Quick and easy to make and a great way to up-cycle left over saucers. Rose – Felt strip 21″ x 6 1/2″ / 53.5 cm x 16.5 cm Leaves x 4 – Felt...
by Tina | Dec 21, 2015 | Dolls, Hand Sewing Projects, Sock Dolls & Creatures, Tutorials & Free Patterns
As a follow on to our No sew Sock Penguin we have this cute as a button Sock Doll. She is also completely made from socks. Our Sock Doll does require some hand sewing, making it is a great project to move on to after our Penguin. Materials: 1 man’s sock (the one...
by Tina | Dec 14, 2015 | Cloud Patterns, Hand Sewing Projects, Nursery Mobiles, Tutorials & Free Patterns
Make this really cute Cloud Baby Mobile to hang in a Nursery or Playroom. The Cloud Babies can be made in various colours and materials. This particular Cloud Baby Mobile is created using wool felt in muted and pastel shades. The Cloud Baby Mobile in this tutorial is...
by Tina | Dec 7, 2015 | Christmas Crafts, Craft Projects, Sock Dolls & Creatures, Tutorials & Free Patterns
Make your own cute no sew Penguin. They make great Christmas decorations or just cute decorations in general. They also make excellent presents for all those Penguin lovers out there. Materials: 1 black sock (the one used in this tutorial is a sports sock in a size 6...