I came up with this design by simply playing around with 12 paper hexagons, arranging and rearranging them like I was playing Tangrams. When I connected them to form a ring they looked to me like the mane of a lion and that was the spark that lead me to design this hexie lion pillow….
More Fun with Pete the Bear (a Free Pattern)
This weekend I pulled out the buckets of quilting cotton scraps and spent a fun few hours sewing some new Pete the Bears. Pete is a free pattern (download it right here) and is the perfect little canvas for playing with fun color combinations, trim, and buttons. My original Pete was sewn from wool scraps…
Penny the Fish: A Free Pattern
Penny is a soft and huggable fish. She’s fun and easy to sew and would make a great summer birthday gift for a child you know, or maybe for yourself (it’s okay to play with stuffed animals even when you’re a grown-up). The finished fish stuffed animal is 10.5″ long. To make Penny you’ll need:…
Soft Rattle Balls to Sew: Free Tutorial
Sew a basket full of soft rattle balls in a rainbow of colors (or do all black and white!). These are a great toddler toy, and they’re also fun juggling balls for older kids. To make a soft rattle ball you’ll need: two 8″ x 5″ scraps of fabric (I used fleece, but almost any…
Free Pattern: Casey the Crab
I have a fun free pattern for you today. Meet Casey the Crab! To make Casey the Crab you’ll need: 1/4 yard of red fleece (felt, wool, cotton, or other fabrics will work, too) 1 pair of 6mm safety eyes (I got mine at Joann’s, but they’re also available here) black embroidery floss or Perle…
Rainbow Bean Bags How-To: Free Sewing Pattern
I have a fun DIY toy pattern for you today. Use some scraps of fabrics in a rainbow of colors to make a set of bean bags. You can whip these up in an afternoon, and kids can help if they want to. There are so many ways to play with these. Play catch Have…
How to Make Soft Rattle Blocks for Babies: Free Pattern
Whip up a quick and fun gift for your next baby shower with these soft rattle blocks. Each block includes a variety of colors and textures to engage a baby’s senses and you can make them even more interesting by slipping a rattle insert inside. To choose fabrics that will be pleasing together, start with…
Free Sewing Pattern: Sophia the Bunny
This bunny softie is easy to sew and so squishable! She would be an adorable addition to an Easter basket and would also make a great baby gift. You’ll need about an hour to make this project from start to finish. I hope you enjoy this free pattern! To make Sophia the Bunny you’ll need: White…
Free Pattern: Bird Ornaments for the Holidays
I’m sewing these patchwork bird ornaments as holiday presents for the members of my artist group here in town. These are so sweet and easy to make I thought I’d show you how with this free pattern. Pull together some of your favorite fabric scraps and let’s get started! You’ll need: 4″ embroidery hoop scraps…
Free Pattern for Timeless Treasures: Fox & Blankie Play Set
Come join me on the Timeless Treasures blog today. I’ve created this free pattern for a Fox & Blankie Play Set using Timeless Treasure’s adorable Flannel Foxes and Sketch flannel fabrics. The pattern includes full instructions and a free download to make this baby blankie with ribbon loops. The brown stripe has a pocket that…