Hello!

 

I’m Sylvia Bird, designer and maker at Tilly & Puffin.
From my seaside home in Dingle, Ireland, I create colourful and charming hand stitched ornaments and home decor, as well as designing patterns for you to make your own.

The coastal scenery and colours inspire many of my designs. They include mountains and beaches, cottages, puffins and gulls, and my favourite flowers, the thrift or sea-pinks which grow all along the shore.

The Tilly and Puffin dolls are dressed in coastal style, featuring the stripy tops so popular in seaside places!

 

I’ve designed my sewing kits and patterns  to inspire and encourage your creativity while sharing my love of making things by hand.

The Tilly & Puffin dolls go beyond basic doll patterns, and will satisfy stitchers with more skill and ambition, while still being achievable for anyone with some sewing ability.
By following the instructions and videos, you can create a family of beautiful dolls and their outfits.

 

Tilly doll and Puffin cat sitting among the sea pink flowers beside the sea
Puffin the cat and Jip the Jack Russell sitting in a workspace with threads, scissors and piles of cut felt pieces

 

The felt ornament patterns range from simple beginner projects to more detailed designs. You can learn and grow your sewing skills while creating your own unique decorations and gifts to be treasured for years to come.

You’re always welcome to contact me if you need any help with your project.

 

 

My first book, Felt Ornaments For All Occasions, was published in 2021.

My designs have also featured in ~

~ Sew Magazine

~ Make and Sew Toys

~ Vintage Holiday

~ Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts

 

I love to see photos of your finished dolls and ornaments, and am always happy to help, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

The front cover of the book Felt Ornaments for All Occasions

About Tilly & Puffin

 

I’m Sylvia Bird, designer and maker at Tilly & Puffin.
From my seaside home in Dingle, Ireland, I create colourful and charming hand stitched ornaments and home decor, as well as designing patterns for you to make your own.

The coastal scenery and colours feature in many of my designs, which include the mountains and beaches, cottages, puffins and gulls, and my favourite flowers, the thrift or sea-pinks which grow all along the shore. The Tilly and Puffin dolls are dressed in coastal style, featuring the stripy tops so popular in seaside places!

Tilly doll and Puffin cat sitting among the sea pink flowers beside the sea

 

My sewing kits and patterns are designed to inspire and encourage your creativity while sharing my love of making things by hand.

The Tilly & Puffin dolls go beyond basic doll patterns, and are designed to satisfy stitchers with more skill and ambition, while still being achievable for anyone with some sewing ability.
By following the instructions and videos, you can create a family of beautiful dolls and their outfits.

Puffin the cat and Jip the Jack Russell sitting in a workspace with threads, scissors and piles of cut felt pieces

 

The felt ornament patterns range from simple beginner projects to more detailed designs, so you can learn and grow your sewing skills while creating your own unique decorations and gifts to be treasured for years to come.

You’re always welcome to contact me if you need any help with your project.

The front cover of the book Felt Ornaments for All Occasions

 

My first book, Felt Ornaments For All Occasions, was published in 2021.

My designs have also featured in ~

~ Sew Magazine

~ Make and Sew Toys

~ Vintage Holiday

~ Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts

 

I love to see photos of your finished dolls and ornaments, and am always happy to help, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Toby the felt dog sitting on a lichen-covered rock beside the sea

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Tilly the felt doll sitting in a garden.

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