Easter egg cosy -free pattern

Easter egg cosy -free pattern for Felt Duck and Chick

lovely cheerful decoration for your table for the Easter holidays   (Check for more ideas here )

Easy to make , suitable for beginners , hand stitching only !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What you need for both designs:

Felt 1 mm thick ; in yellow , white ,moss green , orange
tiny bits of black felt and blue felt

Threads :machine threads in white , yellow , orange , green , black

HOW TO MAKE :

template :PRINT OUT  the templates for free from my "Craftsy shop "follow the link
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/home-decor/easter-crafts---egg-cosy/135201


step 1 ; Using the templates cut out all shapes

step 2 ; Attach all elements on the body shapes , for the duck run a backstich for the sleepy eye and head line

step 3 ; Pin the body shapes together and overstich around using colour coordinated threads , leave the base unstithced

and your little eggcosies are ready

If you like making,
Lots more fun and easy to make sewing patterns for Easter home décor are available at www.puppetsinabag.co.uk as a booklets ,

or for instant download at my ETSY shop like these lovely EASTER egg hunt baskets https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/220946826/easter-basket-egg-hunt-pdf-sewing

FREE pattern -Mother's day Gift IDEA

Free Pattern -Make your own Mother's day GIFT
SKILL LEVEL -BASIC sewing skils and hand stitching

Scented FELT HEART -MUM or MOM

Suitable for Crafty adults and supervised children 9+

You will need:

-FELT in Pink -1 x A4 1mm thick
-FELT in Cream - 10 cm x 10 cm for the letters
-Thread (embroidery and machine )in Pink and Purple
-Toy stuffing
-Buttons and beads (various)
-Dried lavender (to make it scented) - this is optional
-Little piece of muslin to make a sashet(bag) for the dried lavenred
-Needles
-Pins
-Pair of scissors

TEMPLATE : Please follow the link to my Craftsy shop to print out
the FREE template and follow the instructions :

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/home-decor/mothers-day-felt-heart-gift/131233

2 options ; MUM or MOM (with little heart to make the letter O )

Step 1 :
Using the template:
Cut out 2 x BIG heart shapes in pink felt
Cut out 2 x Letters M shapes in cream felt and 1 Letter U or 1 Little heart shape

Step 2 :
Take one of the heart shapes.
Using pink thread and running stitch make a heart shape as shown on the template
start at the dip of the heart leaving 12 cm of the thread free and further 12 cm free when you finish , to tie a bow

Step 3 :
Letters -lay the letters in plase slightly overlaping each other , sew them on using diffrent theads and stitches (running stitch , blanket stitch , whip stitch

Step 4 :
Embelish around the letters MUM or MOM with beads and buttons

Ster 5 :
Pin the both heart shapes together and using blanket stitch and pink thread sew around the heart , leave an oppening of 3-4 cm for stuffing

Step 5 :
Lightly stuff the heart ,if you like the heart scented put a lavender sachet in the opening

Step 6 :

Make a little hanger from pink embroidered thread, place it in the dip of the heart and stich the opening close.

And there you have it a lovely Felt Heart the perfect Mother's day gift

PLEASE NOTE :the pattern is for Personal use only

If you don't have these materials on hand ,

In my ETSY shop you can find "Sewing kit -Make your own Mother's day FELT heart " with all pre-cut felt pieces , dried lavender sachet , threads , beads and buttons https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/180005817/sewing-kit-diy-mothers-day-heart-craft?ref=shop_home_active_2

Enjoy making !!!!!!

I love sharing some of my patterns ,lost more of my fun and unique patterns are available , please check out: www.puppetsinabag.co.uk

Free Sewing pattern - Christmas star topper

I would love to share the joy of making with you ... 

... and Felt is the perfect material  for Christmas decorations

How to make : Star –Christmas tree topper decoration – Scandinavian style ,with a little hanger on the top this little cute star can be lovely hanging ornament as well ,
this star pattern can be made into mobiles or other decor,get creative and select other colours i had used red and cream as I wanted to make Nordic /Scandinavian style ornament

Free Christmas Sewing pattern

Pictures and step-by step instructions

Christmas is the best time to get creative. Making our own Christmas ornaments makes the festive season even more special
Hand stitching and basic sewing skills are required

Allow approximately 1 hours to make it

Please note the ornament is not a toy, it is for decoration use only !!!!!!!!!!

What you need ...
White or Cream felt ( Felt Sheet –A4 -1mm thick)
Red felt ( Felt Sheet –A4 -1mm thick)
Black, felt
1 Felt ball in red
Toy stuffing
Thread: Cotton perle embroidery and machine tread
In RED ,White , Black
Optional :Decorative Felt Cord if you like to make it into hanging ornament
Fabric scissors
Needles
Tailors Chalk liner
Pins

Print out the templates for FREE from my Craftsy pattern shop :http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/home-decor/star-christmas-tree-topper-scandinavian/121027 it is a PDF file in full size no need of enlargement

And follow the instructions

Here are the stitches used for the project:
Blanket stitch
Running stitch
Back stitch

How to make Star size 12 cm (4.5) across :

1. Using the template, Cut out all of the shapes for the Star:

• 2 star shapes (1 in red and 1 in white)
• 1 half star shape in red
• 2 red circles for the cheeks
• 2 circles for eyes in black

2. Take the white star shape and attach the features

- Lay in place the cheeks and nose, then sew on
- Make the smile using running stitch

- Mark the places for eyes and using black thread embroider on the marks and add tiny eyelashes

3 Pin together the front white star shape , the red star shape and the half star
* optional if you like to make the star into hanging ornament insert a loop of felt cord on the top between th e two two shapes

4 Overstitch around using red threads and blanket stitch . Leave an opening for stuffing at one of the sides

5.   Fill the Star’s body lightly with toy stuffing and stitch the opening close

Your Scandinavian style Star topper of felt ornament is ready !!! Enjoy making with felt lots more sewing patterns are available for Instant download at my Craftsy pattern shop http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/home-decor/christmas-ornaments-santa-robin-penguin-/111692 and Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Puppetsinabag

Thank you and keep making :)))

and the hanging ornament option

Please have a look at my other patterns I can offer lots of lovely Christmas ideas , Fun Patterns for marionettes and puppets visit my website www.puppetsinabag.co.uk

Thank you