While the blog has been a little quiet, I’ve been super busy behind the scenes at Molly and Mama. And I have to say, that at this time of year, it’s ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! This is just a sneak peek but there’ll be more details coming soon, with lots of ideas for crafting for Christmas. […]
Stitch A Felt Christmas Ornament
This amazing glitter felt made it’s way to my studio this week, and I have been desperate to stitch something with it! So I designed a simple Christmas ornament that would really showcase this stunning felt. The great thing is though, you can make this decoration out of any felt you like. I can even picture it […]
Pretty Felt Bows for Christmas
It’s only a few days to go until Christmas! I’ve been stitching up some lovely gifts this year, but I have also been trawling Pinterest for some quick and easy project inspiration. Lucky for me, I came across this wonderful free tutorial from Oliver & S on how to make felt bows. There’s even a […]
Christmas Projects For You To Try
Why is it that once December arrives Christmas is suddenly upon us? Every year, Mama and I say that we’re going to start our Christmas sewing and craft after Easter. But we never quite manage it. I’m determined for things to be different in 2015. Perhaps if I host a ‘Christmas In July’ challenge, I […]
Stitch a Felt Angel Christmas Ornament
I always have had so much fun designing and stitching up decorations for Christmas. I created this lovely smiling face below and I liked her so much, I thought I’d transform her into an angel. So here’s some step-by-step instructions to hand sew this lovely little angel with a tiny front pocket for treats. When complete, the angel ornament […]
A Felt Christmas Bauble
The lovely Jackie from Good Kitty, Bad Cat recently asked me to be a part of her handmade Christmas Decoration competition. So a group of us have been creating a little Christmas bauble to give away to our likers and followers as a way of saying thank you for your support throughout the year. I just wanted […]
Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
When Kylie from Handmade Kids put out a call for Christmas elves, I quickly put my hand up! Handmade Kids is a fantastic blog that aims to share the best of the Australian handmade community. And for the last part of November, Kylie has been sharing a Gift Guide Series that was curated by her […]
The 2014 Crafty Christmas Tutorial Link-Up by Bugs and Fishes
Is it just me, or does Christmas come around quicker every year? It’s scary! I’ve been visiting Pinterest and blog land, looking for gorgeous crafty tutorials and ideas for Christmas gift giving and decor. And I’ve come up with some lovely projects. But it’s so much nicer when everything is listed in just one place. […]
Sew a Felt Christmas Mouse
In the big hot land Down Under, we don’t get to really enjoy the beauty of a white Christmas (or even a green Christmas come to think of it!). It’s hot, and dry, and characterised by seafood, salads, swimming and sun! But that doesn’t mean we don’t often dream of a snowy Christmas, snuggled up by […]
‘Muse of the Morning’ Garden Gnome Pattern Review
Today I’m reviewing a gorgeous little gnome pattern from the lovely Chrissy of Muse of the Morning, as part of her Pattern Tour. She has such a fantastic collection of downloadable PDF patterns, that it was difficult to select just one to review. There are clothes, costumes, dolls, softies and more. But we all know how […]
Make Easy Christmas Decorations and Cards
I cannot believe that it is only a few days until Christmas! Most of my gifts are purchased or sewn, ready to be wrapped. But we still have to finish some baking and put together our miniature Gingerbread Village. And I’m really looking forward to that! In the last week I have created a few […]
‘Christmas Craft’ Magazine Shoot
I was chatting with Chrissie, a dear friend of mine, about the craziness of Christmas and how we’re putting so much pressure on ourselves to create the ‘perfect’ Christmas. We’re forgetting about the kids and what they want, and instead, we’re ‘balancing’ the Christmas tree so that it looks aesthetically pleasing! We decided it was […]
Make a Simple Scrappy Christmas Cushion Cover
It’s easy to get Christmassy with some cute Christmas scraps and a sweet appliqué template. Here’s a cute cushion tutorial that’s perfect for the beginner. It would make a beautiful addition to any Christmas decor collection or bedroom interior. It uses a mix of appliqué and very basic patchwork. So it’s really quick to make. It also […]
Make these Simple Christmas Crafts with the Kids
Why is it that Christmas always creeps up on me? I have so many wonderful ideas and gorgeous crafts to create every year, and it’s always a mad dash at the last minute to achieve anything! Please tell me I’m not the only one experiencing this! I was chatting with a friend about this common dilemma, and […]