How to Make a Sock Cat
Materials & Tools required to make the Sock Cat: 1 white & grey stripped sock 1 blue sock Black embroidery thread/floss (Optional: & white) Note: this project uses 2 strands of embroidery thread/floss Sewing thread, white or grey Craft filler Small piece...
How to Make a Sock Lion
Materials & Tools required to make the Sock Lion: 1 sock stripped fluffy (size 39 – 46) Acrylic yarn (Chunky) Small piece of brown felt Small piece of white felt Craft filler Sewing thread Black embroidery thread/floss (Note: this project uses 2 strands of...
How to Make a Drawstring Bag
For the past few weeks we have been in the North of Spain and I keep seeing really cute drawstring bags everywhere, I was also looking for a project to do with my new printed fabric, bird song, so putting the two together I have just finished a new free...
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Sewlicious by Kate Haxell
My crafty read for this week is Sewlicious by Kate Haxell. Even though I have a library full of craft books, I just couldn't resist this one, the cover is stunning and just popped out at me when it was sitting on the shelf. Kate is an experienced craft...
Caravan Appliqué Free Pattern and Tutorial
I love appliqués in embroidery hoops hanging on a wall. Earlier this year I framed some of my found embroidery pieces and I wanted to make a few applique pieces to compliment them. This is the first applique pattern I have developed, and I have...
Make your own Needle Case Tutorial
I made the first one of these needle cases years ago and I still use it today. They are actually quite simple to make and are completely hand sewn.Materials:Needle case cover5 x 7 inch cotton rectangle (127 x 179 mm)5 x 7 inch piece of felt (127 x 179 mm)5...
My Book – Sewing Animal Dolls
