Give your mom one of these “Magic Wand” for Mother’s Day and put a note on it telling her to have a magical Day! You can easily make this project following the excellent tutorial…
ArtFiberFest Inchie Group Swap organized by Marylin Nouvelle (mine is the center one in the 2nd row with the bird. I’ve posted a picture near the bottom of this tutorial) Hello, my tutorial …
Today I made a scarf using a new sticky Sulky Solvy AND IT WAS SO MUCH EASIER! (And so much more expensive.) I bought a roll of this awhile ago using a half-price coupon, but since it was so expensive I was saving it. But last night I used up the last of the regular Solvy, so I gave this a try. It's wonderful. All the little fabric and yarn snippets stay right where you put them, and you don't have to pin it all together. It's called STICKY FABRI-SOLVY. Here's the link: http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/stickyfabrisolvy.php The stitching went SO much faster since I didn't have to keep stopping to remove safety pins. And this product has a heavier, fabric-like feel that makes it a lot easier to control under the needle than the flimsy regular Solvy. It took longer to rinse out, but most of the stickiness was still gone in less than five minutes. I squeezed it in a towel, hung it up to dry and it was ready to wear in no time. The only downside I can see is the price. My 12"-wide, 6-yard roll was priced at $29, and I use 60" per scarf. That's only 3 1/2 scarves per roll, or about $8 a scarf. (Don't hold me to this -- I'm doing these calculations in my head and rounding numbers.) I'll need another half-off coupon before I buy more. Have a colorful day
Happy Jul everybody! The Christmas season in Denmark is called Jul, (pronounced “Yule”) and starts on December 1 with a variety of traditions, foods and activities that will continue until the evening of December 24th, a day known as Juleaften. I come from a long line of Scandinavians. We’ve got Norwegians, Danes and Swedes in …
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Today my friend Helen came to share with us how to make a sweet little first doll for a baby from a recycled woollen garment. Helen moved to Australia from New Zealand at the beginning of this year and she brought with her some lovely ideas from the craft group at the Steiner school her daughters attended there. This little doll is not new, rather it is in a classic 'Steiner' style ~ simple, natural fibres and no facial features; what makes it a little different is its lavender 'heart'. We added a small sprinkle of dried lavender flowers wrapped in fleece when we stuffed the bodies to soothe the wee ones off to sleep. Helen also explained that when she was taught to make these little dolls they made them with the inside outside. The reason was because it had been worn by another turing it inside out gave it a new side. Helen didn't mind at all when I asked if it was ok to share today's session in the blog sphere; so I took pictures as we went. They are a bit dodgy tho because I only had my phone camera on me. Everything I write from now on is a bit, shall we say 'organic' ~ there isn't really a pattern or a size; there is a general shape tho! here goes: The picture above shows the shape you need, the (very rough) dimensions of this piece were 13" by 5" and curve your corners. Next make a head. To do that get some fleece and starting small, wind up a tight ball shape until it is the size you need; keep in mind that babies have big heads ~ the proportions are 1/3 head 2/3 body. These dolls are more like 1/4 head 3/4 body...but they are in sleeping bags! Now stitch up your side seams ~ right sides together. You could do this on a machine or by hand using either running stitch or back stitch. Fold it in half lengthwise and starting on one folded edge side, stitch down and around the curve ~ REMEMBER you want to leave a hole in the centre bottom big enough to get your head through so don't keep going all the way round! Start back at the other folded edge and come back down and round the curve leaving a gap. Ok now you put your head in. You will need a length of linen or other strong thread ready to tie off your head. Turn your fabric right way out and fold in in half to find the exact centre on the top edge (not the curved bottom edge with the opening) put in a pin vertically at that point and then push your balled up head fleece through the opening and up to the pin. The pin will hold the ball securish while you pull and stretch the fabric down around it. You are aiming for a neat ball with as few wrinkles as you can manage. Holding the stretched head in one hand wrap your linen thread tightly around the 'neck' of the ball to secure the shape. I wrap three times and knot three times, but whatever works for you. Once you have done that you will have a couple of linen threads hanging loose. Thread them into a needle and pull them through into the inside of the doll to hide them. Ok. if you would like to add a lavender heart here is how. Pull off a longish piece of fleece and lay it across your palm, then add another across the opposite way (so you have a cross or X) pinch up some dried lavender flowers and sprinkle them into the centre of the cross and then carefully wrap first one side, then the other and keep repeating the process til you have a neat little bundle - give it a squeeze to release the heady fragrance. Stuff the doll so that it is cuddly and has plenty of give, not firm, and put in your little 'heart' before you blind stitch up the bottom edge. Next you want to pull in the edges to make it have arms; to do that hold it up and push the sides in with your fingers til you like the look and it is even. Mark the points your fingers were with a couple of pins. Now how you do the next bit depends on if you want a centre bow or not. For a very small baby you might prefer not to have any dangly bits of thread they can get their fingers hooked in, so whatever you prefer. for no bow ~ thread your needed with strong thread, you might like to double it, come up from below your pin and do a couple of small backstitches to secure it then push your needle all the way through and out at your other pin point ~ pull taught ~ turn your needle around and go back through and out the first side ~ pull taught ~ backstitch and knot to secure then push your needle back though the middle and out, snip the thread close to the doll body. To make a bow: put the needle in just to the right of centre leaving a tail long enough to tie into a bow, then push the needle through to the left side, turn it around and push it back coming out to one side of the centre back. make a smallish stitch, say half an inch, across the back and then go back in and come out on the other side seam. Go in once more and come out to the left of the centre front ~ pull taught. You might need someone to help you hold the strings secure while you double knot and double bow. Ok now you just add a hat - you can do this in whatever style you like utilising whichever bit of the garment works. For a long pointy hat, measure around the head to get the length of the flat edgen and try this triangular shape ~ The hat below was made with part of a turtle neck jumper. The two above were from the sleeve cuffs. Sew it up, stitch it on and you are done.
This is another set of inchies I have been working on in natural colours of cream, greens & sand. I thought I would show you the whole piece before I cut it up. I stitched over the piece with some free machine embroidery in gold thread. All cut up! and ready for the next stage ......... This time I only used 12 of the 16 inchies in the arrangement. This was due to the size of frame which I had decided to use. I will post a picture of the other 4 pieces and the finished framed piece when I get a chance to photograph them, my camera battery died on me before I got any more shots. The finished piece was a gift for my Mum who celebrated her 81st birthday today we had a family lunch gathering at a nice Italian place near her home then back to hers for an assortment of desserts, coffee, wine and some 'Singstar' fun. Happy Birthday Mum x
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My children love playing with their playscapes. I’ve made each of them a few. Watching (or hearing) them playing in their felted woodland mossyness is a true delight for me… and well worth the time it takes me to put them together. They nurture such wonderful imaginative play with their tree stumps and flowers and […]
A free doll pattern & video tutorial for a small, pocket sized baby doll perfect for new to sewing
Hello everyone, Jeanette here again and this time I'm bringing you a sweet little project that I've put together. This little book is called a 'Needle Keep' and as the name suggests, it's a little book that you keep your...
This sewing pattern shows you how to recycle an old sweater into a adorable water bottle cozy.
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Not much is known about Yumi Okita. But what we do know is that her moth creations are pretty, unique and GORGEOUS! I’d love to accidentally find one of her creatures resting on my wall. I would catch it, cuddle it and keep in a place where it cannot escape from. I know: that’s a bit cruel. Luckily, […]
Love felting? Learn to felt wool. Skip the fabric stores this round and head to your local thrift store for high quality material at a fraction of the cost.
ATC soie sur feutrine piquetée à l'embellisher, perles, broderies, dentelles, crochet / needle felting silk on felt, beads, lace, crochet, embroideries
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Valentine's Day decoration, Felt plush hearts in pink, blue and white are sold as set of 4. Every set has 2 hearts in specific color and 2 in white. 2 hearts have 2 smaller hearts embellished and 2 have embroidered kisses (XxX). Just as is on photos. All of my ornaments are fully handmade and decorated on one side only. Size is 10 cm (3.9 inches) wide, and 9 cm (3.5 inches) high. String is fixed, but if you wish them without a string - just make a note when purchasing them. They can be used as Valentine's tree decoration, but also as a Valentine's day gift to her or our dear ones. Colors are: Pastel pink and white felt hearts Pink and white felt hearts Royal blue and white felt hearts Purple and white felt hearts You my request these hearts in other colors as well. Currently I offer them in red as well. You can find that listing in Valentine's section. Check out colors at my small hearts listing at Valentine's section. Wish you a nice Valentine's Day!
A handmade felt heart ornament, embroidered and appliqued with an Irish landscape design.The scene shows a traditional cottage by the sea, with mountains in the background. Handmade in Ireland, the Cottage heart makes a perfect housewarming gift or Irish keepsake.The heart measures approx. 4 inches / 10cm across, and has a loop for hanging.The cottage hearts in other colours are available here; The price includes international shipping.
Make these adorable Valentine's Day bears from felt. Step by step tutorial. These will make for a cute kids diy craft project.
If you are anything like me you do not throw anything way and I have a box full of felt scraps. Felt is such a beautiful material and perfect for making th ...
Now that lavender is in full bloom here, except in my garden where it seems to be a bit behind this year, my sister gave me two big bunches from her garden which I am currently drying out on trays covered with tissue paper. I still have some dried lavender in a jar which came from both of our gardens last year so I decided to make lavender sachets using some pretty felt die cuts my friend Linda gave me recently. You can see gorgeous sachets that Linda made here and pick up some great tips from her too. These Simon Says Stamp dies have gone straight to the top of my shopping list - thanks for enabling me, yet again, Linda;) The first sachet was made for my sister so she could enjoy the glorious scent of lavender from her garden year round. Dies - Plush Blooming Heart & Plush Charmed Heart (Simon Says Stamp) I popped the heart in a little cellophane bag and die cut and folded over the larger oval die to use as a topper. Dies - Plush Blooming Heart & Plush Charmed Heart (Simon Says Stamp) and Elegant Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders Stamp - Sew Artsy (Hero Arts) The other sachet is for my Mam. Next up I think I'll make one for myself and get an order in with Simon Says Stamp:) Dies - Plush Blooming Heart & Plush Charmed Heart (Simon Says Stamp)
Handmade felt decorative heart with buttons lovingly chosen and hand sewn onto the front. This heart is made as a decorative hanging ornament with a ribbon loop attached to top of item, and finished with a 'Made with Love' charm on rear. Dimensions please see picture in listing for reference, estimated at 9cm (height) by 9cm (width at widest area of the heart) I started making these items as gifts for friends and family, they were so well received by them that I made a few to order for colleagues and as gifts. I have always enjoyed making things by hand, starting with cards and slowly increasing my skills over the last few years. I hope you enjoy my products.
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Pretty wreath made using a waterproof material wrapped around a wire circular frame and felt hearts attached. Each heart has been lovingly stitched by hand, stuffed with toy stuffing, stitched together with embroidery thread. Each heart has a hand sewn button onto the centre. Hanging from the wreath is the same waterproof material used on the wreath and pearl beads. It would look lovely hanging in a wall in your home, brighten any room or even hung in a window. It is perfect as a gift for a Birthday, Mother’s Day, Anniversary or yourself/home. I would recommend you only hang this product indoors. The wreath is 8in (20.5cm) in diameter. Thank you for looking. Nikki x
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Embroider and sew some felt conversation hearts then turn them into pins or magnets!
This listing is for 1 Handmade Felt Heart Ornament. $9.00 each. Each one has been hand cut and Stitched by hand. The Felt is a wool blend felt and the Color is called Peat Moss,which is a lite brown. I Stitched a pattern with a lite Beige DMC Floss. They are 4"by 4" in size and are stuffed with fiberfill. They have a 3" hanger for hanging and would look great any time of the year in your home . The backs are just Plain Moss felt.
This is a tiny, special get pin for you! Unique and one of a kind! Tiny and cute! I hand cut and sewed the felt myself with colorful string and a wee handmade ceramic button! This tiny pin can be pinned multiple places including jacket, purse, scarf, hat…etc!… be creative! It would also make a great gift for a loved one or even a gift for yourself! Someone once told me my felt pins look like “evil eyes”. However, they are “good eyes!” If you wear one, it reminds you to look for good things all around you- there are always many no matter what circumstance you may find yourself in.
In this post I've collected the best felt craft ideas. Felt is aversatile material. These crafts will inspire you to usefelt for your projects.
This DIY ornament kit makes two wool felt heart ornaments! You just need to grab scissors and glue to get started. The patterns are PRE-PRINTED on transfer material, so all you have to do is stick them on, cut them out and you're ready to start assembling these beautiful ornaments. Hearts measure 5" in height. Designed by Lolli + Grace. Supplies included in the kit: * Wool blend felt in every color you'll need to make two ornaments * Pre-printed designs for cutting out all felt pieces * DMC embroidery floss * Needles * Seed beads * Decorative twine * Lightweight cardboard * Full-color printed booklet with step-by-step photos, instructions and stitch diagrams * Packaged in a 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" cellophane bag with hang marker.
