First up I have a new pattern in my shop today: Ruby the Reindeer. Get a jumpstart on your holiday sewing with this fun softie! You can find the pattern, and 33 others, in my shop. Thank you! And now, onto cutting felt circles… +++++ I love felt circles, but cutting perfect circles freehand is…
Crocheting a Softie and How it Differs from Sewing One
My crew on the lawn in front of the house. I’m always behind the camera! We spent the last week of August on Cape Cod, staying at a beautiful home owned by a friend of ours. Situated right on the water with a big porch that invites you to just lounge and watch the boats…
Book Review – Sewing School 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing
Sometimes a single image can have a transformative effect on your life. At least it can on mine. My older daughters are now 7 and 9-years-old. They are aware of what I do, that I sew and write books and write a blog. They come into the studio while I’m working and ask, “Can I…
Free Plush Pattern: Tiny Kitty
Meow! Tiny Kitty is here to say hello. She fits in a tea cup! Sew her from a single pattern piece. Yep, she’s made from a circle. So simple. Ready to make one? Here we go! Gather your supplies. Faux fur scraps are perfect, but fleece or wool work, too. If you don’t have safety…
Let’s Talk Process: A Blog Hop
Today I'm excited to be a part of a blog hop all about the design process. Eight designers have come together to talk about how we turn new ideas into new things. Designing is a highly personal process, and it's somewhat mysterious, too. It's really special to have this chance to show you how it…
Six Months of Softies Is Complete!
Guess what? The final Six Months of Softies pattern is here! Look at this wonderful assortment of softies, each one designed by a different indie designer. Being a part of this club has been a great experience, both as a designer and as a participating member. I've sewn five of the six patterns and I…
Awesome Handmade Toys: Michelle Jewell of Finkelstein’s Center
Before we jump into today's post I want to invite you to something new. I've recently created a private Facebook group for people who design sewing patterns for toys and dolls. It's called the Softie Designers Forum and it's already amazing. This is a place to ask all those detailed questions about pattern templates and…
How to Make a Fleece Bow Tie
Every boy doll needs a dapper bow tie. In just a few minutes you can turn a few leftover scraps of fleece into an awesome softie accessory (or hairclip…or brooch). Ready? Let’s go! Gather some supplies: all-purpose thread a few pins a pinback or hairclip (if you’re so inclined) one piece of fleece that’s a…
New Pattern: Liam the Doll
My older daughters play school together. Actually, they play special needs school. Every doll and stuffed animal in their school has some kind of disability. Some of their special school supplies. We have a furry pig with severe food allergies, a brown bear with leg braces made from pencils strapped to him with masking tape,…
How to Make a Fleece Rose (2 Ways)
Make these pretty roses in minutes with just a little bit of fleece and some thread. Attach them to hairclips or pinbacks for a sweet accessory, or sew them to a doll or softie. These are my two favorite ways to make fleece roses. For each of the two methods you’ll need: scissors a strip…
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