Hello and welcome! It’s so lovely to have you here. If you’re new to my little creative space, take some time to have a look around. You’ll find sewing patterns, tutorials, other reviews and much more. I’m a lover of all things delicate and dainty, made with pretty details and gorgeous fabrics. I adore working […]
Quilt Big – Blog Tour
Welcome to my little blog, Molly and Mama. If it’s your first time visiting, I’m so pleased to share my little creative home with you. There’s lots of tutorials, projects, reviews and ponderings about all things quilting, embroidery, wool felt and more. It’s great to have you here. Today is my stop on the Quilt […]
And just like that, it’s 2019!
Well we’ve finally made it to 2019. The end of the year was a blur! And I have to say that it’s wonderful to start a fresh new year, full of promise and opportunity! The last months of 2018 saw lots of preparation to attend the Australian Quilt Market in Melbourne at the end of […]
Sew a Hexie Christmas Ornament
This sweet and simple ornament is a great way to use up small felt and fabric scraps. With very little sewing and easy assembly, this project will be finished in no time! And if you like this tutorial, you’ll probably like the Hexie key ring tutorial too! But back to the Christmas ornament sewing! Here’s […]
How To Embroider Details Onto Felt
Accurately adding special details and beautiful embroidery to wool felt can make all the difference in the look of your finished project. The best part is, it’s not even difficult to do. And you can use materials you have at home. There are a few different ways of transferring embroidery details and designs to wool […]
How to Transfer Templates to Felt
Sewing with wool felt with is such a joy! But how do you precisely cut out felt shapes, especially when the templates are really small? Today I’m sharing my favourite tips. Cutting Felt The best way to ensure you have a beautiful felt creation, is to start with 100% merino wool felt. If you’d like […]
How to Finish an Embroidery Hoop for Wall Hanging
Have you ever wondered how to display your embroidery or stitch art in a timber embroidery hoop so that the back looks as great as the front? There are a few different methods that I’ll describe below. YOU WILL NEED timber embroidery hoop with top tension screw pressed fabric project, ready for framing pinking shears […]
‘A Stitch In Time’ Book Tour
I think joining book tours would have to be one of my most favourite things about blogging. Today is my turn to showcase Sharon Burgess’ new book ‘A Stitch in Time‘. I met the lovely Sharon from Lilabelle Lane Creations online when we were both working on our first books with Tuva Publishing. She was […]
‘Zakka Home’ Blog Tour
A big warm welcome to everyone following Sedef’s blog tour for her gorgeous new book, Zakka Home! It was such a pleasure joining the tour for her first book, Quilt Petite (you can read all about it HERE). So I was extremely honoured when I was asked to join in again. How lucky am I? […]
Dilly Flowers from Elise and Emelie
My lovely friend Elise from Elise & Emelie has created a fantastic English Paper Pieced Flower pattern that she calls Dilly Flowers. They’re so sweet! She kindly sent me some of the pre-cut paper templates to try, in both half inch and one inch sizes. She sells these in her Etsy store. I used some […]
Pretty Handmades in French
My first book, ‘Pretty Handmades‘, was released with Tuva Publishing in October last year. And now, publishers Les Editions de Saxe, have created a version in French, titled ‘Jolies Cousettes: En feutre & en tissu.’ It was certainly surreal to hold a copy of this book when it’s in a completely different language. And it […]
Simple Hexie Keyring Tutorial
How sweet is this simple hexie keyring project? It would make a lovely gift for ‘quilty’ friends and is a great way to use up small felt and fabric scraps. With very little sewing and easy assembly, this project comes together very quickly. Here’s how to make it! Finished Size – 4 ¾ inches (12 […]
Madam Sew ‘Presser Foot Set’ Review
Ritika from Madam Sew recently contacted me, asking if I would like to review her Ultimate Presser Foot Set. Now I’m not normally one for product reviews, but this set had me intrigued. It almost looked too good to be true. But I am so happy to say that it really is good quality and […]
Halloween Felt Pencil Toppers Tutorial
Hello and welcome to everyone who has found their way here for the Sew a Softie for Halloween blog hop! Back in July I joined Sew A Softie month with my tutorial for Cinnamon Kitty! So what’s Sew A Softie? Trixi from Coloured Buttons founded the initiative to ignite a love of hand sewing in a new […]
‘Diary in Stitches’ Book Review
My sweet friend Minki is the absolute master of sewing illustration. A quick glance through her instagram feed is a testament to that fact. She makes her drawings come alive with some linen, a sewing machine and some simple fabric scraps. And I have to tell you, it’s inspiring! When Minki asked me to […]
Introducing the ‘Stella Cushion’ for Make Modern Magazine
What an exciting day! I recently had the pleasure of designing a special project for Make Modern magazine*. Issue 24 released today and I’m so honoured to have been able to be a part of it! This issue features a beautiful array of modern quilt designs. And of course, I’d love to introduce you to […]
The ‘Rip It’ Mini Quilt by Tied With A Ribbon
When it’s windy and miserable on the weekend, it means it’s the perfect time for sewing. So while the kids were busy with board games and building things in the shed, I got stitching. The lovely Jemima from Tied With A Ribbon recently sent me a kit for her ‘Rip It’ mini quilt. So it […]
Thinking About How To Boost Your Creativity
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ways to boost your creativity. You see, I’ve been pretty quiet here on the blogging front lately. There’s lots going on behind the scenes but there’s not a lot to show for it at Molly and Mama. And I’ve spent a bit of time pondering what I can […]
Felt Cat Tutorial – Sew A Softie 2018
Let’s Make Cinnamon, the cutest little felt kitty cat! Today is my turn on the blog hop for Sew A Softie month! Wishing a very warm welcome to those who have found their way here for the first time today. We’ll be making a sweet little felt kitty cat called Cinnamon! She’s super simple and […]
Autumn in Molly and Mama Land
It’s been very quiet here in the Molly and Mama studio over the last three months. I’ve not spent much time on social media. And I realised that I haven’t stopped in to update you with what I have been working on. I moved my studio to a smaller room in the house and I […]
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