Let’s Protect Our Wildlife Together!

A felt baby deer on the palm of a hand, with a small toy Christmas tree in the background

Every year Muumade donates part of its proceeds to a non-governmental organization (NGO) which helps to protect our wildlife. This year, that donation was made to the globally active WWF! This donation would not have been possible without your purchases of Muumade’s animal sewing patterns & instructions. So THANK YOU for helping to protect our […]

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Muumade Supports Reforestation Efforts

A felt hedgehog with a seedling in front.

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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Muumade Supports Marine Life

The Little Felt Octopus pictured here is very happy to report that a part of this year’s proceeds from your purchases of Muumade sewing patterns was donated to Oceana. Oceana is a leading organization focused solely on protecting and restoring our oceans and marine life. Their work is diverse, but here are a couple of […]

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New Arrival: A Little Felt Hedgehog!

Little Felt Hedgehog sewing pattern from Muumade.com

One of the cutest small woodland animals, the hedgehog, has joined the Muumade clan! The Little Felt Hedgehog‘s sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com. For more images of the Little Felt Hedgehog and to learn more about this adorable animal, please visit my blog page. Hurry before the little […]

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New Arrival: Lucky Ladybug Finger Puppet

Lucky Ladybug Finger Puppet on a wooden mannequin

  I am happy to announce a new finger puppet & felt ornament from Muumade: The Lucky Ladybug! The Lucky Ladybug sewing pattern contains a tutorial for a beginner friendly hand-sewing project.  It is now available from my online Etsy shop: muumade.etsy.com Visit The Lucky Ladybug’s blog page for more cute photos and information. I […]

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Seashell Choker Necklace

How to make a seashell choker necklace

  Summer vacations at the beach provide a great opportunity to collect seashells.  Then, once back home, you can make beautiful crafts with them.  This year, we made seashell choker necklaces and earrings from the treasures we found while on vacation. We decided to use some small seashells with holes to make our shell jewelry.  […]

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Beach Art

  There is something special about going to the beach.  I love the fact that most beach activities are simple and yet fun for all ages.  I have seen fathers carefully finishing beautiful sand castles, which they started to construct with their toddlers!  I wonder who enjoyed playing with the sand more in the end, […]

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What’s hiding in the shadows?

  Searching for the invisible creatures that hide in the shadows is a fun art project for kids and grown-ups.  You simply need a piece of paper, a pencil and an object with an interesting shadow.  But most of all, this detective work requires your keen imagination! The first key to finding worthy invisible creatures […]

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Wild Flower Bookmarks

  Spring is coming! The other day, I went bicycling with my husband and daughter in the country and discovered that wild flowers were starting to bloom.  Soon, the fields will be full of bright yellow, purple, white, red, blue, pink, green… As always, we picked some wild flowers to bring home.  Unfortunately, they do […]

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