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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. 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.

dress mend

featured patterns

  • sewing pattern for a realistic crow crow : pdf pattern
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $14.00
  • elegant rag doll sewing pattern elegant rag doll : pdf pattern
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $12.00
  • songbird pattern booklet songbird : booklet
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $16.00
  • songbird sewing pattern songbird : pdf pattern
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $14.00
  • tiny doll : winter wardrobe tiny doll coat, bag and hat : pdf pattern $8.50 $6.37
  • mr. socks : sewing pattern mr. socks : pdf pattern $8.50
  • tiny rag doll sewing pattern tiny rag doll : pdf pattern
    Rated 4.88 out of 5
    $10.00 $7.50
  • little mushroom pattern mushroom : pdf pattern
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $10.00
  • little whale pattern little whale ornament : pdf pattern $6.50

latest blog posts

how to, patterns and kits, the miss thistle society

new tutorial : miniature farm house plate rack

A farmhouse plate rack for her perfectly mismatched heirloom china. It’s easy and quick to make and it might be the sweetest thing in the world. A new miss thistle…
August 5, 2022
by annwood
Comments 9
how to, on my work table

stuffing : 7 tips and tricks

All your precise cutting and careful sewing are lost without thoughtful stuffing. Songbirds are a great example of how stuffing can take your project from OK to magnificent. The birds…
July 22, 2022
by annwood
Comments 18
france, on my work table

flea market and stitching report : france edition

In June I spent a couple weeks in France with French General stitching and roaming around brocantes and vide-greniers (that’s French for flea markets and yard sales!). I came back…
July 22, 2022
by annwood
Comments 11
Ann is wearing a hand stitched double gauze top and holding the completed stitchbook - there are plants in the background
creativity, garments

the completed stitchbook and rookie garment sewing

Let’s start with the finished stitchbook and then we gotta talk about this hand sewn top – there are awkward selfies and everything. Finishing is good! I’m definitely a process…
June 10, 2022
by annwood
Comments 43
small felt mice in progress on my worktable
on my work table

what’s on my work table : whiskers for nice mice

whiskers for mice It occurred to me lately that mice have whiskers. But the very nice mice sewing pattern has no whiskers… I have made a ton of mice but…
May 20, 2022
by annwood
Comments 18
on my work table

7 things bringing me joy right now

1. vessels  And they’re turning up everywhere, in my paintings, the stitchbook and as ceramics. I’ve been taking classes at the Guilford Art Center since I landed in Connecticut and…
May 6, 2022
by annwood
Comments 38
fabric book pages appliqued and stitched
on my work table

stitchbook : day 83 update – we are in the homestretch

Today is day 83 in the hundred day stitchbook project. Page 17 is the current page. I can’t wait to assemble the book. Some stuff has to be figured out…
May 6, 2022
by annwood
Comments 14
cardboard doll house in progress
on my work table, the miss thistle society

a sneak peek at miss thistle’s house and tips for building with cardboard

 It’s flexible, free and easy to work with, I’m a fan of cardboard and it’s the perfect material for a house for miss thistle.   The house was begun a…
April 22, 2022
by annwood
Comments 44
patterns and kits, thanks

customer and reader project gallery

This year we are celebrating the 16th!! anniversary of ann wood handmade with the charming, magical and imaginative work by customers and readers. I’ve added links to the maker wherever…
March 25, 2022
by annwood
Comments 10
on my work table

on fire for captain charmley

The heavy lifting is done and I’m at the perfecting stage. Making lots of tiny adjustments, in the zone. This is the fun part, the woodshedding. Captain Charmley has been…
March 11, 2022
by annwood
Comments 14
how to, patterns and kits

textile book tutorial part one – organizing and assembling

*This tutorial is divided into two parts. This is part 1, part 2 is here. Please read both completely before beginning (start here with part 1). The easiest way to…
February 23, 2022
by annwood
Comments 23
how to, patterns and kits

textile book tutorial part two – making the sections

*  The tutorial is divided into 2 parts. Please read both parts entirely before beginning. Seriously, it helps. Start here. The book has 20 pages, including cover and back. There…
February 23, 2022
by annwood
Comments 18
small fabric projects on a table - made from scraps of cotton and linen and text in the center -scrap festival 2022
how to, on my work table

the fourth annual international scrap festival – 10 ideas for your fabric scraps

Welcome to the fourth annual scrap festival! That magical time of year when we celebrate scraps a little extra. I’ve scoured the interwebs for some awesome tutorials  and created a…
February 11, 2022
by annwood
Comments 45
4 stiched and stuffed cotton bunnies in a cancing pose on a wooden tablel
how to, patterns and kits

dancing hares : sewing tutorial

Recently I received a strong spiritual directive from the universe: There should be bunnies and they should be dancing. You can’t fight this sort of thing so I’ve made a…
January 29, 2022
by annwood
Comments 26
inspiration, on my work table

the big 2021 review and plan for the new year

2021 is kind of a mushy blur from here. But a couple projects stand out. If I had to pick a favorite it would be this little stove. Something about…
January 29, 2022
by annwood
Comments 21
mouse house christmas party with make do tree
dioramas

merry and bright : last minute christmas trees for me and the mice

The question of their Christmas tree has been on my mind. What would the Admiral and Mrs. Croft do? Mice borrow and improvise and repurpose. Mice work with what they’ve…
December 23, 2021
by annwood
Comments 47
   

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