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 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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If you are looking for a decorative way to mend a rip or hole in a garment or bag, you have come to the right place! In this post, I will show you how I used Sashiko to create a beautifully embroidered appliqué patch, which also reinforces the damaged fabric. Sashiko is a type of […]
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Here is a heartwarming tale of how Owl got his wish, now made into a story book with audio. Enjoy!
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A Little Felt Turtle / Tortoise sewing pattern & instructions is now ready for your next hand-sewing project! The finished Little Felt Turtle / Tortoise measures approximately 12 cm (4 3/4″) long and 7 cm (2 3/4″) high. It is the perfect size to fit into the palm of your hand. This downloadable item is […]
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I have selected five origami toys that are fun to make and are also fun to play with afterward! Pictured above are: a tricky boat, a flapping bird, a modular spinner, a spinning top and a magic star. They are listed in order of their difficulty to make, starting with the easiest. But before we […]
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A Little Felt Owl has joined the Muumade family! A Little Felt Owl is a set of patterns & instructions for a hand-sewing project to make an adorable felt owl. The finished owl is approximately 9 cm (3 1/2″) tall and 6 cm (2 3/8″) wide. This downloadable item is available from my online shop, […]
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An elegant felt peacock has joined the Muumada clan! With its dazzling fan of feathers on display, the Little Felt Peacock is sure to impress anyone who sets their eyes on it! The Little Felt Peacock’s sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com. For more information on this magnificent felt […]
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