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An Interview for Sew Magazine Part 1
I was delighted to be interviewed by the UK's top sewing magazine this month! It was fun to trace the development of my business right back from the beginning, through its various stages to the present, and the publication of my book, Felt Ornaments For All Occasions....
How to Make a Dutch Rabbit Felt Toy
I love Dutch rabbits, with their distinctive face markings in grey and white or black and white. I thought I’d try making one using my Tabitha Rabbit pattern, and the result was Tabitha’s new friend Topsy. Here’s how to adapt the Tabitha...
A Spring Outfit for Tilly and Puffin Dolls
Tilly’s stripy top and short linen pants are perfect for summer but she needs something warmer to wear in spring! I’ve used her basic top pattern to make a sweater in a warm towelling fabric, lengthened her trousers to keep her ankles warm, and stitched her a pretty...
Dressing Up For Christmas
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 the...
Felt Ornaments For All Occasions ~ My New Book!
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...
Retro Christmas Ornaments
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...
Puffin Sewing Accessories
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 year. In...
Toby the Dog Sewing Pattern
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...
Wedding Mice Sewing Pattern
I’m excited to be launching a very special new pattern this month. The Wedding Mice are 13cm/5 inches high, and make a delightful handmade gift for a happy couple or anyone who collects mice! They can be used as cake or cheese toppers, made into hanging decorations by...
Tilly & Puffin’s Summer Doll Clothes Pattern
Tilly and Puffin are all set for the summer in their new sundress, shorts and hat with matching bag and sandals, all decorated with a daisy motif. You can combine different patterned and plain fabrics to create a mix and match wardrobe, and perhaps upcycle an outgrown...