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what’s on my worktable : mending, rag dolls and other loose ends

Mending never ends. The contemporary holly hobby look requires constant maintenance and if I let it get ahead of me I have nothing to wear. I currently have nothing to…

inspiration, patterns and kits

8 ideas for your scraps : the autumn scrap festival and swap

It’s officially cozy season and I’m comin’ in hot, in full Autumnal mode. I’ve got a spooky book, scraps in warm fall shades for hexies, wool and felt to bundle…

how to, patterns and kits

chicken ornament : free sewing pattern

Let’s make minimalist chickens. They are quick and easy and the sort of thing you can make in batches. I bet you know at least a dozen people who need…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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?”…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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make a house for a mouse

miniature dish tutorial : make tiny teacups and plates

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

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

woebegone pines : a free sewing pattern

french hens

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

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