For week 9 of Deb's challenge: A Present A Week {Till Christmas}, I've made a sewing kit for a little girl who will be five. It includes lots of her favorite colour purple, and contains: an embroidery hoop pieces of coloured hessian a felt needle case two wool needles (you can use bodkins) a little pair of scissors a selection of...
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I just don't understand why this pattern was sitting unloved in the thrift store. Shhhhh. Can you keep a secret? I'm thinking somebody just might be getting some new briefs under the Christmas tree - but only if I can find that leopard print. You DID notice the leopard print, right? *LOL* ******************************************...
It's Week 7 of Deb's challenge: A Present A Week {Till Christmas}, and I'm well on the road to my handmade hallelujah! This week I've finished off a car cozie for a little car enthusiast, using this great tutorial by Little Gems. It co-ordinates with the backpack I made him for his birthday! For more gift list s or to join...
I'm making a list and checking it thrice. No I haven't suddenly taken on the job of a certain Christmas benefactor, but I'm working hard at filling orders from last week's trade fair. The process is a little different to making stock for markets and my poor neglected Etsy store, for these I'm having to be much more methodical, making sure...
My whiteboard tells me I'm meant to keep working for another four weeks before my 'maternity leave' kicks in. My body tells me this is insane. My stock levels in the shop, and my plans to have something to sell leading up to Christmas, tells me a miracle is needed! I did have seven tram cushion 'blanks' prepared for Christmas orders...
what a sweet project – these knitted anklet bells – pattern here. Similar Posts: knitted Mr Peen | letters | how-to: felted christmas trees | knit-a-long’s galore | whipup: best of 2009: knitting | Share and Enjoy:...
I'm loving the challenge of producing a present a week till Christmas with Deb of Works in Progress. I've got a very satisfying little stockpile now, and the latest addition is this chef's hat and apron for our Little French Friend, aged 3, who loves both dressing up and cooking. I'm glad I've finally made this chef's hat using Curly Pops'...
Here's my latest instalment of Deb 's challenge A Present a Week {Till Christmas}. I made these beanbags for the Bug using this gorgeous Snoopy fabric given to me by my mate Sue. Sue used them for the cutest quilt ever. They're made with two 5" x 7" rectangles, filled with 3/4 of a cup of rice, with adhesive felt numbers...
For the last fortnight I've given in to third trimester apathy. What does it matter if I don't make anything new for the shop ? I could spend time sewing things that may or may not find buyers, or I could loll on the couch and check Facebook every five minutes. It's still over two months until the baby comes, plenty...
My sewing machine's still "in stir", so this week I've done a "no sew" project for my Christmas list. It's an applique kit I picked up at The Craft Cubby when I was at the Quilt and Craft Fair in Melbourne last weekend. It was the perfect project for my Clover Mini-Iron ! It's for the Bug for Christmas (and it's...
Ellen from The Long Thread gives us her thoughts on the holidays and working with felt......
I have finally made a start on my Christmas presents, with 5 sisters and 2 brothers it is usually wise for me to get in early. Each of my siblings receives a handmade ornament from me each year and this year I am making them my Little Party Frocks in Christmas fabric. They are so quick and easy and I whipped...
Another fun Christmas in July project from Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations !......
We interview Amanda Carestio from Lark Crafts about her book and the holidays......
Download this cute Gingerbread House PDF Pattern today!......
Fa la la la Felt Contributing Designer Laura from Lupin Handmade and Bugs and Fishes shares her holiday tutorials, her thoughts on felt and more......
Another interview with a Fa la la la Felt contributing designer, Constança from Saidos da Concha ......
Christmas in July continues with this Paisley Power Stocking project from Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations ......
Enjoy another contributing designer interview with Cathy from The Daily Pincushion ......
It is hard to get started thinking on Christmas when it isstill hot outside but if you want to really enjoy the Christmas season andresist the slow decline towards "Ba Humbug" that results in homemade giftprocrastination, then you had better pay attention. Allowing yourself plenty oftime also ensures that you will enjoy making every gift which will surely beevident and will...
I’m a little late seeing this, SewMamaSew have been having a Christmas in July project month. Check out this adorable project and here’s the link to the rest of the month. Similar Posts: 10 of the best fourth of July crafts | little bear embroidery pattern | fourth of july crafts | how-to: polymer clay [...]...
Today's exclusive project from Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations are these Sweet Trio embroidery hoop ornaments......
An interview with Cathy from handmade...cathygaubert, one of the Fa La La La Felt contributing designers......
Celebrate Christmas in July all week long! Comment this week to win one of five copies of Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations or a beautiful bundle of felt......
Are you familiar with the tinkle of Lego going up the vacuum cleaner? Does your heart sink at the sound of a whole crate of Lego being emptied on the floor? Then you're going to want to make one of these! This drawstring bag opens up into a playmat, so Lego and other little toys can stay on the mat and...
Look out! Christmas is creeping up on us! That's why I'm joining Deb at Works in Progress in her " a Present a week {till Christmas} " challenge. For the past two years I've taken up the Corporate Free Christmas ideal, and have made most of the gifts we give. I had expected it would take a lot of time, but...
I've been baking, using my favourite ingredient. Yummy wool felt! I love felt food. Last year for the birthdays of my nieces and fairy goddaughter (three birthdays in 12 days) I made felt tarts. This year I wanted to enjoy the relaxation of hand sewing in front of the telly again, but make it a little different. So I started by...
July is a prime time to begin making great things for Winter Holidays. With that in mind decided to treat those who plan ahead to free shipping for purchases in our Felt Sew Crafty Shop. Any order totaling $25 US or more will receive free shipping - which is a $5 to $7 savings. On Page 1, Felts Sew Crafty currently...
Turn up the AC and sew sew sew for beautiful Winter Holiday celebration wear..... For gorgeous Christmas Morning photos create some special nightgowns, pajamas, and caps. Don't just imagine Papa in a nightshirt, robe, and cap - make 'em now Picture this 1950s Simplicity Pattern in red, gray or blue stripe cotton or flannel Top it with this 1950s classic manly...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...