Jen from One Thimble Sewing E-Zine recently approached me to guest post on the One Thimble Blog. And because she’s such a lovely, kind-hearted gal who goes out of her way to help others, I was happy to help her out! We decided that I’d share a hoop art project, explaining how to create art work […]
We’re all set for Easter!
Whilst I love to do a lot of sewing and craft for Easter, I also really enjoy decorating. Mostly because my kids LOVE it too! They get such a kick out of decorating for all the different holidays. And it’s so lovely seeing their enthusiasm. Here’s some photos of the decorating we’ve been doing at home. […]
Make an Appliqué Bunny for Easter
The Easter count down is on! What are you making, crafting or creating? It seems that my post on How To Appliqué is my most popular tutorial, so I thought you might like to see an Easter inspired project combining appliqué with fabric yo yo’s! Here’s my Appliqué Bunny. I love Liberty fabric. And these […]
Easter Sewing Ideas from Aussie Designers
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
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
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
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
This little project is perfect if you’re looking for a little shamrock inspired nod to Saint Patrick’s day. You’ll have your four leaf clover for luck, without having to go head-to-toe in green! All you need to do is make a felt shamrock, sew a yo yo to sit it on, and add a hair clip […]
What’s in store for Molly and Mama in 2015
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 have had so much fun designing and stitching up decorations for Christmas this year. It gives me so much pleasure! So when Deanna from Sew McCool announced she was hosting a ’12 Days of Christmas’ Blogger Challenge, I knew exactly what I was planning to make – an angel Christmas ornament! I created this […]
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 […]
Make a Pretty Posy Pin Cushion
Bring a bit of Spring into your sewing space with this beautiful felt flower pin cushion. It’s a very simple project to hand stitch and is the perfect way to store your sewing pins! Using readily available materials, you can piece one together in an afternoon! If you’re a fan of pin cushions, you can find […]
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. […]
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