Between November 20 through 24, 2023, I am participating in an Instagram campaign to promote shopping from small independent businesses like my Muumade! It is called INDIE WEEK hosted by JUST A CARD, which is a grassroots campaign to encourage people to support, value and purchase from makers, artists, independent shops and small businesses from […]
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This is a free tutorial on how to make a stylish origami wreath. It is also about repurposing used milk or juice cartons! Because liquid packaging cartons come with a moisture barrier coating, your wreath will be waterproof and thus can be displayed outdoors! Materials and tools that you will need to make your own […]
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I just added a new freebie, which I hope will help you when designing your own custom cross stitch patterns – Free Templates for Designing Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns! Please click on the link above (or you can also access the page via the Freebies menu at the top of this page) to read […]
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A male deer with impressive antlers has joined the Muumade family! Its sewing pattern & instructions is now available for immediate download from my online shop. The Little Felt Buck‘s sewing pattern comes with detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the sewing process. The buck is designed to be sewn entirely by hand, so […]
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A mother-baby pair of deer has joined the Muumade family! Their sewing patterns & instructions are now available for immediate download from my online shop. As always, these deer’s sewing patterns come with detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the sewing process. The instructions are mostly the same for the doe and the fawn. […]
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I am happy to report that a part of Muumade’s 2022 proceeds was donated to Eden Reforestation Projects, an environmental NGO. This contribution to making the world “greener” would not have been possible without your purchases from my online shop. So, THANK YOU for helping to protect our environment! Currently, Eden Reforestation Projects is planting […]
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From November 21st through 25th, 2022, I will participate in an Instagram challenge to promote shopping at small independent businesses like Muumade! It is called INDIE WEEK hosted by JUST A CARD, which is a grassroots campaign to encourage people to support, value and purchase from makers, artists, independent shops and small businesses from all […]
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I recently bought an exercise mat, which came with a strap. The strap had two elastic loops to keep the mat rolled up when not in use, as shown on the right. Unfortunately, the elastic loops were so loose and stretchy that the mat often slipped out of them while I was carrying the mat […]
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The Little Felt Rooster has joined the Muumade family, to accompany his charming partner, The Little Felt Hen. As always, the rooster’s sewing pattern comes with detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through the sewing process. The rooster is designed to be sewn entirely by hand. The Little Felt Rooster‘s sewing pattern is available for […]
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This is a post about how to make a rainbow pendant from simple materials you might already have around your house. I was inspired to create this piece of rainbow jewelry by all the rainbows that people have been making around the world as symbols of thanks, hope and solidarity during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Even […]
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