Longer days, increased bird sounds, and a strong desire to get organized (my work table is a mess). March is my favorite. I’m currently engaged in my favorite seasonal activity – recreational ironing and scrap fabric sorting. And I’ve got ideas for you! Lot’s of little spring projects to sew.
stitched vessel – Make it with the stitched vessel pdf. I love this little one by @zoezu_sew And you could even add a handle for an easter basket situation. Then you could fill it with…
chicks and eggs! – Little chicks and eggs to tuck them into. Find the chick pattern here and the egg pattern here.
bunnies – Just big enough to fit in your hand. This sweet pair was stitched by Lisa. Pro tip – f you choose to work with wool make sure it’s pretty thin – thrifted men’s suiting is a good source. And you can get the forest folk pattern on sale for the remainder of March.
french hens – Make french hens and nesting boxes with the merry wobbler sewing pattern and the modifications in this blog post.
dancing hares – I love this parade by Jennifer– the parasol! The pompom tails! Make it with the free dancing hare pattern.
stitched mushrooms – These are the most cheerful mushrooms ever. I love the fabrics and the pompom trim. These were made by @thimblewinber from the little mushroom sewing pattern.
And these pastel toadstools by @sharonpstanley have an easter egg hunt vibe.
shop note- new note cards!
patchwork pouch and needle book – Get ready for summer road sewing with a mini needle book and a pouch just big enough for the essentials. Find the sewing pattern here.
I love everything! I noticed the cut wood doll you have on your wall! I love her. Did you make her?
Thank you! I did make her. She is ceramic.
J’aime tellement vos petites souris, quelle bonne idée de changer leurs oreilles pour les transformer en lapins
Thank you!
always so many lovely ideas!! thanks, Ann!
Thank you Rae!
The needle book is my favorite – I have become MIL Extraordinaire by making one for each of my daughter in laws. You have so many wonderful ideas!!
Thanks Vicki! That’s such a sweet gift.
you = pure inspiration A L W A Y S !!!
Hello E! Thanks and happy spring!
Ears on mice = adorable bunnies!! This is one of my favorite sites to visit. I was wondering how your book was coming. I got a major interruption, but am now anxious to get back at it.
Hi Pamela – thanks so much. And good for you – that’s part of the skill this practice builds – navigating interruptions. Good luck with your book!
such a delightful spring update…..love all of those wee-critters for Easter baskets…..or adorable no-calorie pocket treats. my grandsons are soon to be driving autos….but I would have loved these delightful patterns a decade ago….Happy Spring
Thank you for sharing all those beautiful ideas!
Your paintings are also so inspiring, if only I could!!
What a lovely room to sit in surrounded by everything.
Enjoy Easter.
Hello Ann. This is a wonderful lineup for March. Altering existing patterns is a great idea. I’ve started some eggs with chicks. I’m looking forward to using your patterns for the rest of this Spring gathering.
~♡Sonya Palumbo