Free Pattern Alert...

Recently, a FREE pin cushion mice pattern came across my Facebook feed and I wanted to try it out and share with everyone. I love whimsy and thought it would be perfect to add to my studio:

Even though the whole pattern is put together with hand-stitching, it only took a couple of hours last night to finish.

I used some wool felt that I already washed in warm water and some flannel scraps that I had in my scrap bin. I believe you could also use scraps of wool fabric.

The complete pattern and instructions are available on Bustle & Sew...just click on the above picture to download your copy!

While you are there, be sure to download their "Making Beautiful Softies"; a pdf tutorial of tips to make softies that is FREE to download.

Enjoy!

FREE baby doll pattern...

Have you downloaded my FREE baby doll pattern yet?

The pattern is super easy and can be made with fabric scraps. I like to use flannel, but any woven fabric would work.

The completed baby is approximately eight (8) inches tall and would make a great baby shower table decoration or a baby for one of your dolls.

Download your copy here!

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Not really doll-related, but...

I know many dollmakers are also quilters and I thought I would post this shark pencil pouch pattern. I know the kids will love to have one!

This is a FREE pattern posted by Becky at Patchwork Posse.

After many years of doing doll shows, I know that it is always helpful to have something to attract people to your table. This would make a great attention-grabber for your next show or just a "because" gift for that youngster in your life!

Click on the picture to get the pattern. Don't forget to show Becky a little "love" by liking and sharing her social links!

FREE Bunny pattern....

Hop on over to Craftsy to get my FREE Bunny Pencil Topper or Pin pattern.

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FREE Dress Up Sewing Patterns for the kiddos!

Ashley Little recently posted a blog on Craftsy for ten (10) FREE dress-up patterns to download for your little ones. These patterns will make wonderful Halloween costumes too!

Is your child a budding cook? They will love this little set!

And for the boys, what fun it would be to dress up like their favorite hero?

Visit Ashley's Craftsy blog for links to these costumes plus a few others....ten (10) in all!











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Childhood Revisited: How to Make Your Own Paper Dolls

Margie Moore just wrote a blog on Craftsy that certainly got my attention!

Paper dolls, I loved playing with them when I was young. I would play in a make-believe world for hours at my grandmother's house. It is probably why I have so much fun designing cloth doll patterns today.

Making paper dolls and coloring their faces and clothes is a fantastic way to practice drawing and shading the faces of your cloth dolls.

Margie even provides the reader with a FREE pdf download paper doll pattern so you can get started right away. It might also be a fun project to do with your children.

Playing with dolls is so much fun!

Childhood Revisited: How to Make Your Own Paper Dolls



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Did someone you know receive an 18" doll for Christmas? Craftsy has many patterns for the ever so popular dolls; some are paid, but some are free like the Doll PJ Pants pattern by Seams Inspired.

You can download this pattern for free by using my affiliate link!

The pattern is rated easy by the designer and can be made using scraps of fabrics you might have left over from other projects.  Happy sewing!<br><br><br>

"Owl" You Need...

is available as a FREE pattern download on Craftsy. This pattern from ShanniLoves is absolutely adorable and will hold all your sewing tools and keep clutter off your sewing table.

The 'Owl You Need' Sewing Buddy
This pattern is available as a FREE download by clicking on my affiliate link!

The Sewing Loft offers a cute FREE pattern ‬that would make a welcome Valentines Day gift‬ for the seamstress in your life or a time-saver for your own personal use. Click here for FREE pattern!

You can sew a basket full of these sewing helpers in no time!