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Make Felt Holly Christmas Ornaments

December 22, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

Getting crafty is always fun, especially when it’s an easy project that even the kids can make! This tutorial will show you my simple method for creating holly ornaments using beautiful wool felt and felt balls from My Felt Lady. Read on to find out how! You Will Need 100% merino wool felt in your […]

How To Make Liberty Christmas Baubles With Fabric Scraps

November 30, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

I’ve enjoyed making these simple scrappy Christmas Baubles for years. But I’ve recently had a lot of people asking how I made them. They are such a quick and easy project to put together. There’s no sewing required, you only need the tiniest fabric scraps and they’re a perfect holiday craft to try with the […]

Chatting With Susan from Measure Twice, Cut Once

November 20, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

This is just a quick post to let you know that I shared a little bit about my style and my process when chatting with Susan, so if you’d like to get a little ‘behind the scenes’ view into the Molly and Mama world, I’d love for you to take a listen. Use the button […]

Christmas Inspiration from Molly and Mama

November 12, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 2 Comments

Christmas creeps up on me every year, despite my plans to be more organised and to plan out my Christmas sewing more effectively. Do you feel the same way? So this year, I thought I would create a list of all of my Christmas tutorials and patterns so I could choose my favourites. And then […]

#ScrapBustingSunday Instagram Challenge

October 1, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 10 Comments

Ali from Arabesque Scissors and I were chatting recently about all of our beautiful fabric scraps that are too precious to throw away. Rather than leave them hiding in buckets and bins, we’ve decided to host an Instagram challenge in October 2021, to look at new and fun ways to make the most of all […]

Pretty Cushion in Hidden Cottage Fabric

September 2, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

When fabric bundles are delivered to my doorstep, it’s a pretty amazing day! Riley Blake Designs recently sent me the latest fabric collection by Minki Kim called Hidden Cottage. I have always loved Minki’s style and her fabric collections are always an eclectic mix of florals, tiny prints and geometric mixers. She’s also really adventurous […]

Playing With Eppiflex EPP Templates

August 31, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

A little while back, Danni from Eppiflex sent me some of her laser cut, plastic, English paper piecing (EPP) templates to play with. What a fantastic product! I only ever recommend things I really love using myself, so I’m thrilled to let you know how terrific they were to work with. Eppliflex templates are available […]

A New Spring Fling Pouch in Primrose Hill

August 24, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

Melanie from Hello Melly Designs has created the loveliest new fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs. Called ‘Primrose Hill‘, it’s named for the birthplace of Agnes Arber, the first female botanist in the Royal Society in England. Melanie explains that the collection “plays homage to all the lovely ladies helping us to understand and fully […]

Stitching Another Mini Quilt With Liberty Carnaby

August 8, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 2 Comments

It’s so exciting when a parcel of fabric shows up at your door. I knew that Riley Blake Designs was sending me the new ‘Carnaby Collection‘ of Liberty quilting cotton to play with, but it’s difficult to know how a collection will truly look until you get to see it with your own eyes. Let […]

Make Pretty Pillowcases with Liberty Carnaby

August 6, 2021 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 2 Comments

Hi sewing friends! Riley Blake Designs recently sent me a bundle of the latest range of Liberty quilting cotton called ‘Carnaby‘ to play with. It’s been sitting on my cutting table for a little while and it always catches my eye. What a vibrant mix of colours, prints and patterns! Here’s how Liberty describe it; […]

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🐭🎄 This Christmas mouse and stocking tutoria 🐭🎄 This Christmas mouse and stocking tutorial was written years ago, but it’s still a favourite during the festive season! Find the tutorial on the blog (link in profile). 

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More felt fun! Head to the TUTORIALS TAB on my blo More felt fun! Head to the TUTORIALS TAB on my blog to find the full instructions to make these cute gingerbread. They look so cute on the tree. 

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✨✨ Something new and sparkly is coming! Than ✨✨ Something new and sparkly is coming! 

Thanks to @myfeltlady for the glitter felt, metallic felt, and new felt balls! Candice has the most beautiful range. 

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I have made so many handmade decorations over the I have made so many handmade decorations over the years. And it’s lovely being able to share them with you. I’m going to bring you a different decoration every day in the lead up to Christmas! 

This set of sweets was created using the free pattern (and the beautiful glitter and wool felt) from @myfeltlady. You should see them hanging on the tree! 

I’m also working on some ornaments using felt balls from Candice’s store too. Lots of fun! I can’t wait to show you. 

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Looking for an easy way to use up those extra hexi Looking for an easy way to use up those extra hexie papers? These simple ornaments were made with 3/4 inch hexies, whip stitched together. The hanging loop was sandwiched between the front and back hexies (with the papers left intact), before adding a bow. These are super simple and so sweet! Please tag me if you make some 😍

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🎄🐭 What are you sewing this holiday season? 🎄🐭 What are you sewing this holiday season? There’s been lots of people picking up my hexagon Christmas Stocking pattern, which even includes instructions for the cute felt mouse in the pocket. Don’t forget to share a photo with the hashtag #nightbeforechristmasstocking so we can all find your lovely work! 

This version was made with the Sweet Christmas fabric collection by @urbanchiks for @modafabrics. 

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🌸💗 Why do you sew? For me, it’s about comb 🌸💗 Why do you sew? For me, it’s about combining different fabrics, trims and techniques to create something beautiful with my hands. I love the sense of calm that comes over me when I am hand stitching. I love the sense of achievement I feel when something comes together just like I pictured it in my mind. And I love teaching others so they can experience that feeling too. 

As I don’t know many people who sew, finding friends here has been a wonderful thing. But my dream is to have a place where we can all meet virtually, an online community where we can sew together, share our skills, learn new things, and more. Does this sound like something you’d like to be part of? I’m hoping the Pretty Stitches Club will become that place and I’d love for you to join me. I’m kicking things off next year, so stay tuned for more details, or sign up to register your interest using the link in my profile. I’d really love for you to join us, Lauren 💗

(Pictured here: the Serious Sewist’s Set sewn in Rose and Violet’s Garden fabric by @missrosesisterviolet for @rileyblakedesigns)

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✨ There’s been so much interest in learning ho ✨ There’s been so much interest in learning how I create these super simple, fabric covered Christmas ornaments. So I’ve written you an easy-to-follow tutorial (you can find it at @quilters_candy) and I’ve also included downloadable instructions. Head to the link in my profile to learn more. 

These pretties were made with clear plastic baubles from @lincraft and covered with @libertyfabrics scraps. So simple, even the kids can make them! 

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Who’s seen too much of the sales hype? We’ve h Who’s seen too much of the sales hype? We’ve had Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, and now Cyber Monday! I’m also guilty of it, but for me it’s more than a discount. It’s a way of sharing my gratitude for your support. 

With all the big business marketing everywhere, it’s easy to lose sight of what it means for the small handmade businesses who put their heart and soul into everything they do. Hosting a sale is a simple way for us to say, “I’m here and I’ve got something really special to share”. This post is about sharing my admiration for those dedicated and remarkable small business owners. Please consider shopping small and local this holiday season. And if you have a moment, visit some of my friends who are doing wonderful things! 

@quietplay for rainbow FPP
@craftapalooza for a hand piecing BOM
@gnomeangel for fabrics, free blocks and fun
@arabesquescissors for sweet small makes
@thedarlingfig for whimsical cards
@lilabellelanecreations for intricate EPP 
@jodiericrac for gorgeous felt toys 
@hopewood_home for handcrafted quilts
@stitchingnotes for pretty patterns
@simplyeileen for gorgeous seasonal craft 
@the_makers_stash for lovely EPP
@cottagegardenthreads for beautiful hand dyed floss 
@amerooniedesigns for fun patterns and projects 
@zoemayson for pretty and practical patterns
@elisebaek for fun EPP
@amykallissa for cute stitcheries
@zeriano for clever videos and pouch patterns
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