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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make an Easy Felt Bunny
Would you like to whip up a super cute, easy, chocolate-free Easter treat? This little felt bunny template and tutorial was originally designed for Issue 10 of Tickle the Imagination Magazine. It’s so simple to stitch. Download the pattern HERE and save it so that you can print it whenever you like. You will need; – a […]
Make a Simple Scrappy Christmas Cushion Cover
What could I make with some cute Christmas scraps and a sweet applique template? I decided to whip up a ‘Christmassy’ cushion 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. […]
How To Appliqué – an Introduction to Fabric Appliqué
Appliqué has always been one of my favourite sewing techniques. I love creating new designs for t-shirts, clothing and decor. It may look difficult, but with a few tips and tricks, it’s surprisingly easy to do. And the design opportunities are endless! Here’s my step-by-step guide for fabric appliqué, with a free ‘little deer’ template. I […]
Molly and Mama Makes Pin Cushions
It all started with a pin cushion swap. I joined a Facebook group ( love those, right?) and we all agreed to make a pin cushion and swap it with someone else in the group. I hadn’t really thought about pin cushions before. I had never made one, and had been using the same cheap […]