by Tilly Puffin | Nov 4, 2021 | Blog, Dolls and Clothes
I had the sewing machine out the other day so, even though I prefer hand stitching, I decided to quickly make the dolls a batch of new clothes with some lovely Christmas fabrics I had stashed away. I made Toby’s waistcoat in a bright patterned print, and used...
by Tilly Puffin | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Books, Handmade business
I spent much of last year working on a very exciting project, and this week sees the publication of my first book! I was approached by Fox Chapel Publishing about doing a book of felt ornament patterns and, having always dreamed of writing a sewing book, I was...
by Tilly Puffin | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, New Products
My new Christmas ornaments for 2021 are inspired by retro and mid century decor, especially the beautiful glass baubles with pointed tips and circular motifs. For the lighter colour scheme I combined traditional retro-looking red, white and pale blue. For the other...
by Tilly Puffin | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, New Products
I’ve been planning for some time to make a range of sewing accessories, and at last the puffin pin cushion, needle book and scissors case are ready. I really designed them for a PDF pattern so you can make your own, and that’s still the plan for early next...
by Tilly Puffin | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Dolls and Clothes, New Products
Toby the Dog is the latest member of the Tilly & Puffin family, and the pattern is now ready to download and sew into a 16 inch doll. You can make Toby with a patch over one eye or both, and his perky ears can be tucked down or left at a jaunty angle! He’s...
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