I got the following very exciting email on January 16 from the Design Director for the Craft Department at Simplicity: "Hi Abby- Happy New Year! Hope all is well with you. I've been seeing several versions of stuffed animal heads mounted on plaques, a funny take on trophy heads, and wondered whether you would be…
New Pattern: Humpty Dumpty
I have a new pattern out today. He's a classic nursery rhyme character come to life in a fun-to-sew doll. Meet my friend, Humpty Dumpty! I planted the seed for this pattern six years ago when I made a small, jointed Humpty Dumpty doll out of quilting cotton for a show at our local library….
Studio Update: Meet Pip the Pig
I've been working on a new little guy. His name is Pip. He's a super huggable piggie! Sometimes he wears a winter scarf for extra warmth. I sewed him from velour, my new favorite material for making softies. It's just so cuddly. Still machine washable and durable, but with a smoother finish than fleece. The…
New Pattern: Baby Perry
Liam and Emma are very excited today. Why? Because there's a new baby in the family! I'd like you to meet Baby Perry, a super sweet and easy-to-sew newborn baby doll. Perry is very snuggly, tucked under a little blankie. My three-year-old is in love! And, even more exciting, I've created an ebook that brings…
Too Close
In October I was hired by a UK-based company to design a Christmas moose. I was given particular dimensions and a description for the moose. They wanted long legs that bent in the middle and they wanted him to be sorta goofy and hapless. Here are some early prototypes (from my Instagram feed): This…
Halloween Sewing Pattern: Candace the Candy Corn
It's officially fall, which means Halloween is just around the corner. I don't know about you, but candy corn is one of my favorite October treats. If I eat too much of it, though, I feel like this… Fortunately, we now have Candace the Candy Corn! The plush version will give you a hug instead…
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…
Emma: A Fleece Doll to Sew
I'm very excited today because the Emma the Doll pattern is officially released! Hooray! I've made more than two dozen patterns since turning in my book manuscript last year and I have to say, this one is my favorite. I knew I wanted to design a doll and started to think carefully about what kind…
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