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  • make a mouse dollhouse

    make a house for a mouse

    dioramas, how to
  • doll house dish tutorial

    miniature dish tutorial : make tiny teacups and plates

    dolls, how to, patterns and kits, the miss thistle society
  • heart needle book sewing pattern

    the world’s sweetest needle book : a free sewing pattern

    how to, patterns and kits
  • tiny traveler

    a coat for tiny rag doll and a free tiny hat tutorial

    dolls, patterns and kits, the miss thistle society
  • woebegone pines

    woebegone pines : a free sewing pattern

    how to, patterns and kits
  • handmade hens

    french hens

    how to, patterns and kits
  • very nice mice pattern

    very nice mice : pattern and instructions (and it’s free!)

    how to, patterns and kits, thanks
  • owl and mushrooms on my worktable

    on my work table

    on my work table

hi, I’m ann wood

about ann wood

I make sewing and craft patterns and blog about making things, creativity and getting stuff done. That all happens in a small and creaky studio with lots of plants and fabric in it - keep reading

featured patterns

  • little mushroom pattern mushroom : pdf pattern $9.00
  • tiny rag doll sewing pattern tiny rag doll : pdf pattern $9.00
  • mr. socks : sewing pattern mr. socks : pdf pattern $7.25
  • songbird sewing pattern songbird : pdf pattern $14.00
  • easy doll dress, top and hat pattern a doll summer wardrobe : pdf pattern $6.75
  • elegant rag doll sewing pattern elegant rag doll : pdf pattern $12.00

latest blog posts

slow stitch scrap fish diy
how to, on my work table, patterns and kits

lucky fish : slow stitch project

Who doesn’t need some luck? Plus these very simple fish are pulling me out of slushy, stubborn stuckness. One thing leads to another, if you let it, but first you…
September 18, 2020
by annwood
Comments 128
how to

hand sewing tips

As chill and relaxing as hand sewing can be, something not turning out right or completely falling apart after hours and hours of work sure is frustrating. I asked the…
September 17, 2020
by annwood
Comments 30
scrap flower garland diy
how to, patterns and kits

scrap fabric project : flower garland

*Many of you have asked about the wood thread winders – they are awesome! And you can find them at French General. These garlands are an experiment in color, working…
August 21, 2020
by annwood
Comments 28
dollhouse hen diy
how to, patterns and kits, the miss thistle society

miniature paper hens : free tutorial

Let’s make tiny chickens! So little and just the right size for tiny rag doll world. They are quick and easy to make and it’s fun to work on a…
August 4, 2020
by annwood
Comments 15
tiny rag doll sewing patterns
dolls, the miss thistle society

july is tiny rag doll month and sweet things made by customers

Pack up a few supplies, find a shady spot and spend a peaceful afternoon sewing. You will also need some lemonade and blueberries. Maybe bring some picnic bugs too, just…
July 10, 2020
by annwood
Comments 13
ann wood's brooklyn apartment
on my work table

so long new york city

After 24 years I’ve said goodbye to New York City and my creaky old place. And because of the current situation I didn’t even see the new place until I…
July 10, 2020
by annwood
Comments 104
doll overalls free sewing pattern
dolls, how to, patterns and kits, the miss thistle society

doll overalls : a free sewing pattern

Of course the tiny rag doll need overalls. And they come in mr. socks size too cause I’m nice like that. They’re easy and quick to make and you could…
June 11, 2020
by annwood
Comments 18
sorting quilting scraps by color
on my work table

the new plan for scraps : filed by color

The organizing was a huge idea generator. It shifted something – seeing everything grouped that way, it was somehow thrilling and I got tons of new ideas. There was also…
May 19, 2020
by annwood
Comments 33
making dolls and mini dishes from salt clay
how to, on my work table, the miss thistle society

how to make salt clay

It’s also called Victorian Salt Clay, I even love the sound of it. The question was “ What if you want to make tiny dishes but don’t have paper clay?”…
May 19, 2020
by annwood
Comments 19
elegant rag doll sewing pattern
dolls, how to, patterns and kits

the elegant rag doll sewing pattern and a free and easy doll skirt pattern

get the elegant rag doll pattern! Elegantly dressed, or quite nude. It’s your choice. The finished doll is 16 inches tall. The pattern includes instructions for both versions. And there…
May 1, 2020
by annwood
Comments 17
painting sampler - teacup
how to, on my work table, patterns and kits

paintings to stitch, the hexie quilt and nude rag doll news

Every day starts with stitching owls and castles and swans etc. and making scrap hexies. I chose a few images from the daily paintings to print on linen and stitch…
April 18, 2020
by annwood
Comments 31
hexie scrap sewing project
on my work table

the hexie project

It’s a perfect plan, here’s why: You can do it in bed, all you need are some scraps, the most basic sewing ability and paper. Plus it has a calming…
April 8, 2020
by annwood
Comments 51
creativity

ideas – for having ideas

People sure are getting extra creative lately. An interesting side effect of a nightmarish global pandemic, an imagination revolution. I’ve gathered a few posts for you here on the subject…
April 8, 2020
by annwood
Comments 4
mouse house diy projects
dioramas, how to, on my work table

house for a mouse : make mini chandeliers and a bed

Making a cozy house for nice mice: part 2 – the bedroom If you haven’t checked out Part 1 find it right here.   The Admiral escorts Mrs. Croft off…
March 26, 2020
by annwood
Comments 5
terrarium
how to

9 creative project ideas for big folks and little folks

1. A terrarium  is an awesome project for big people or little people. There are a bunch of tutorials available in varying degrees of complexity – this one is specifically…
March 25, 2020
by annwood
Comments 4
wire doll bed
dioramas, how to, the miss thistle society

wire doll bed diy

Maybe you’d like to start a home for tiny foundlings. Or your mouse house needs a bed. I’ve made you a diy just in case. When I started messing around…
March 22, 2020
by annwood
Comments 24
   

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