Back in January I finished two cute little projects to be included in a collaborative book titled 50 Fat Quarter Toys*. It was such a thrill when editor Ame Verso asked me to be involved. In the book’s pages you’ll find “a celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts, Christmas makes […]
Spring Sewing Projects
We’ve nearly finished our two week Spring holiday and it’s been a lovely, relaxing break. I’ve had some quiet time to try new projects and get stitching. It’s always nice to take time out for something different. Ali from Arabesque Scissors sent me her Mini Cathedral Pinnie pattern to try and it was wonderful to […]
Text It! Blog Hop and Book Review
Sherri from Rebecca Mae Designs has just released her first book Text It!: Quilts and Pillows with Something to Say and I am thrilled to be joining her Blog Hop! If you’ve found your way here as part of the tour, welcome! It’s lovely to have you. ‘Text It’ contains 10 different quilty projects that […]
Blog Tour for the ‘Learn How to English Paper Piece’ Book
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 […]
‘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? […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Little Traveller Book Blog Hop
Welcome to my stop on the Little Traveller* Blog Hop! I was so honoured when Simone from May Blossom asked me to join in the tour for her soon-to-be-released book from Tuva Publishing. It’s the most whimsical book filled with the most enchanting characters. Every page contains Simone’s stunning photographs or beautiful illustrations, so it’s […]
Cosy Project Review and a Discount
We’re always looking for places to buy beautiful patterns and learn new things, right? Cosy Project contacted me recently to ask if I would like to try their site. An online creative marketplace, Cosy Project is filled with a huge range of PDF patterns and classes created by designers and makers from all over the […]
Final Round Up of the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase!
Can it really be an entire month since the Book Showcase began? And even the first week of October has flown by! I’m sorry for the delay in my final post for the tour, but I’ve had some unexpected challenges with my ancient Mac. But we’re back in business this week so I’m thrilled to […]
Week 3 Round Up of the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase
Week 3 of the Pretty Handmades blog tour has already been and gone. When did that happen? I had my book launch party at my local quilting store this week (but more about that wonderful event later). So that, coupled with major computer problems and the kids being on their Spring holidays, has meant some […]
Week 2 Round Up of the the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that the Book Showcase for my first book is well underway. Over 25 bloggers are sharing their creations with us every day in September. The first week of the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase brought us some beautiful makes. And I can’t believe it’s already the end of Week […]
Welcome to the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase
Welcome to the Pretty Handmades* Book Showcase! This book is my first, and I am just so excited to finally be able to share it with you. It has definitely been a labour of love. With 20 beautiful, whimsical felt and patchwork sewing project designs, it’s made to encourage and inspire! Copies of the book […]
‘Quilting on the Go… English Paper Piecing’ Book Tour
Welcome to my stop on the Quilting On The Go: English Paper Piecing* Book Tour! This brilliant new book from Sharon Burgess of Lilabelle Lane Creations is published by Tuva Publishing (who is also publishing my own book!). When Sharon asked if I wanted to help her celebrate the release of her book, I was […]
Happy Hexies – a Beautiful New Book from Zakka Workshop (plus a Giveaway)
Happy Hexies is a beautiful new sewing book brought to you by Zakka Workshop. It features 12 hexie-inspired zakka projects that are quick to make and fun to sew. The team at Zakka Workshop very kindly sent me a copy of the book to play with. Even the cover is happy and fun, right? I […]
Weekend Quilting Book Showcase
For those of you joining in for my stop on the Weekend Quilting Book Showcase, welcome to Molly and Mama! I’m so pleased to have you here. When Jemima from Tied With A Ribbon invited me to join in on her blog tour, I was thrilled. The title on the cover of her book Weekend Quilting says, ‘Quilt and […]
Made for Baby Blog Tour
When Ayda Algins’ debut book Made For Baby: Cute Sewn Gifts was delivered by courier, I couldn’t wait to tear off the packaging and take a peek inside. I have long admired Ayda’s work so I knew it would be special. But I wasn’t expecting something so delightful, so inspiring and so truly beautiful! This entire […]