Easter Sewing Ideas from Aussie Designers

March 25, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 1 Comment

It happens to me every year! Easter is upon us and I still haven’t decided what to sew the kids, let alone organise patterns, supplies and materials. So I thought I would put together a quick list of some of my favourite options for sewing this Easter. These Easter Sewing patterns are quick and easy, […]

Lucky Projects for Saint Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

There’s a few free tutorials on the Molly and Mama blog for some shamrock inspired craftiness! And with Saint Patrick’s Day not far away, you’ve got just enough time to create one of them (or a few)! You’ll need to make the basic felt four leaf clover and then use it for the clip or pin […]

Make a Lucky Pin Cushion for St Patrick’s Day

March 4, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 14 Comments

I love this Lucky Pin Cushion, because it’s such a pretty way to incorporate four leaf clovers and Saint Patrick’s Day luck into a pretty sewing project. The whole thing is sewn by hand, so it’s a great portable project too. Plus you can never have too many pin cushions. They make the perfect gift! To create […]

Finish-It Friday

February 28, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 5 Comments

Please tell me that you’re like me, and you have a sketch book full of creative ideas, and a pile of unfinished sewing projects! There are so many projects that I have started in the past and now want to finish. And so many ideas that I am dreaming of, and want to make a […]

Make a Shamrock Clip for St Patrick’s Day

February 24, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 24 Comments

This little project is perfect if you’re looking for a little nod to Saint Patrick’s day. All you need to do is make a felt four leaf clover for luck (or a three leaf shamrock if you prefer), sew a yo yo to sit it on, and add a hair clip to the back. This […]

What’s in store for Molly and Mama in 2015

February 20, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

I’ve been wanting to write a post about the new year, well….. ever since the new year. And I can’t believe that we’re nearing the end of February! If you’re anything like me, you’ll be wondering where the time goes. Sorry it’s taken me so long! I wanted to start 2015 with some very clear goals, […]

Create a Love Heart Appliqué for Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama Leave a Comment

Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? Do you and your family do anything special? I think the day is a lovely little reminder to show your family and friends how much you love them, care for them, and appreciate their presence in your life. And there’s so many simple things you can do to […]

Make a Koala Hair Clip

January 26, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 11 Comments

In honour of our national day, Australia Day, I’ve created a gorgeous little felt koala. My daughter wanted a hair clip to match her ‘Katie Koala‘ appliqué t-shirt. So I whipped up this cute little clip and thought I’d share how I put it together! The finished koala only measures 6cm (or 2.5″) across and […]

Hand Embroider a Simple Hoop Art Project

January 22, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 3 Comments

It’s high Summer here and it’s not long until we celebrate our national day; Australia Day. When I think of our gorgeous country, I think of green and gold, the beach, the summer, the sun, and our tropical surrounds. I really feel like this pineapple embroidery is a fantastic representation of what summer in Australia is all about! I’d […]

How to Back Stitch – practical tips for Hand Embroidery

January 18, 2015 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 7 Comments

A lot of my sewing projects include hand embroidery. And the most common stitch I use is back stitch. It’s such a simple stitch to do, and it’s a great one to start with. Especially if you’re just beginning your hand stitching journey. I recently stitched this lovely tropical inspired wall art. It’s created using nothing […]