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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

  • elegant rag doll sewing pattern elegant rag doll : pdf pattern $12.00
  • owl sewing pattern booklet dastardly owl : booklet $16.00
  • tiny doll : winter wardrobe tiny doll coat, bag and hat : pdf pattern $7.25
  • mr. socks : sewing pattern mr. socks : pdf pattern $7.25
  • tiny rag doll sewing pattern tiny rag doll : pdf pattern $9.00
  • forest folk sewing pattern forest folk : pdf pattern $9.00
  • little mushroom pattern mushroom : pdf pattern $9.00
  • little whale pattern little whale ornament : pdf pattern $6.00
  • little felt boats little felt boat ornament : pdf pattern $6.00

latest blog posts

art and drawing supplies on a pink desk
on my work table

the big 2020 review and plans for the new year

let’s start with the first project of the new year: Years ago I got a very old, wobbly, pink console table at a flea market in Brooklyn. Turning it into…
January 15, 2021
by annwood
Comments 30
inspiration, thanks

creatures and dolls stitched by readers

It’s hard to choose what to share here, there is so much. And one of the ideas I have swirling around for this year is making it easier for you…
January 15, 2021
by annwood
Comments 26
making citrus slice ornaments
how to

handmade christmas: oranges, tinsel and wax paper

Simple and sweet. Low pressure. That’s what I’m looking for this year. Plus most of the Christmas stuff is at the bottom and back of all stored things. It seemed…
December 22, 2020
by annwood
Comments 20
how to, patterns and kits, thanks

owl ornament diy

And I’ve made you something! These little owl ornaments are a perfect project for little scraps and they are quick to make. I’m making lots as gifts or to add…
November 27, 2020
by annwood
Comments 22
mending a linen smock
mending, on my work table

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…
November 15, 2020
by annwood
Comments 21
scrap sewing projects
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…
October 16, 2020
by annwood
Comments 20
fabric scrap chicken ornaments
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…
October 12, 2020
by annwood
Comments 14
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 135
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 37
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 29
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 16
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 106
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 19
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
   

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