The post is part of an occasional series called "Awesome Handmade Toys." These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. You can see previous posts in the series here. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you're looking for more inspiration. I…
How to Repair a Stuffed Animal: Restuffing
This post is part of “Animal Hospital: Intensive Care for the Intensely Loved,” an occasional series in which I show you how to make common repairs on your child’s favorite stuffed animal. From straightforward fixes, like sewing up a burst seam, to more complex repairs, like replacing paw pads and reattaching jointed limbs, my intention…
Brand New Handmade Birds in the Shop Today!
I'm very pleased today to have a set of six brand new handmade fabric birds in my shop! Each bird is one-of-a-kind. Pair a bird with an autographed copy of my book, The Artful Bird, for a very special gift. You can find birds and books in my shop today. Thank you so much for…
Six New Handmade Birds Are Nearly Ready
I've been hard at work this week sewing a limited edition set of birds. Join me Monday morning for a very special Cyber Monday release! There will be six birds in total and no two are exactly alike. A bird paired with an autographed copy of my book, The Artful Bird, would make a lovley…
Free Christmas Sewing Pattern: Pickle Ornament
Today is National Pickle Day so it seemed only fitting that I give you a free pattern for a Christmas pickle ornament. Why a Christmas pickle? It seems to be based on some sort of German legend that has perhaps been debunked. I don’t really know. But what I do know is Christmas pickles are…
More Topsy Turvy Goodness
I needed a little respite at the end of last week and was looking for something fun to sew. I decided to make another Tess and Trixie Topsy Turvy Doll. This time I chose yellow and red and I gave Trixie a very stern, downturned mouth and Tess very perky, upturned pigtails. Here are two…
Awesome Handmade Toys: Violetta Testacalda
The post is part of an occasional series called "Awesome Handmade Toys." These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you're looking for more inspiration. There are a few softie makers out there whose work…
How to Repair a Special Stuffed Animal: Applying a Patch
When I was a child I had a very special stuffed animal dog named Barnard. He was all brown except for the white lining on his ears and his feet were weighty, like beanbags. I carried Barnard around by one ear while sucking my thumb for…well for more years than I care to admit (Yes,…
Awesome Handmade Toys: Robot a Day
The post is part of an occasional series called "Awesome Handmade Toys." These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you're looking for more inspiration. I'm a huge fan of self-discipline. I love self-imposed rules…
Sewing With Bamboo Fleece
I have been playing around with a new-to-me material this week: bamboo fleece. I first heard about bamboo fleece from Gail at BrightLifeToys. Gail is an awesome customer of mine. She makes and sells toys from many of my patterns in her shop and she sews them all from bamboo fleece that she dyes herself….
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