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Sew a Softie-Cactus Pillow

Welcome to Sew a Softie Month! If you have been following my other Sew a Softie proje...

Invisible Hand Sewn Quilt Binding

Hello! If you have popped over from the Sew Mama Sew post I did on Fussy Cut Binding or just wandered in, welcome! Let's talk about how to make your hand sewing invisible.

Strawberry Pins

Strawberry Pins are lovely as gifts for sewing friends, with or without a handmade pin cushion.

Socks Appeal

Winter break was coming up and the panic of what to do with two grumpy girls was setting in. Add our museum-worthy sock collection and I had a plan!

Felt Heart Sachets

The Felt Heart Sachet is sweet little project just in time for Valentine’s Day, but also perfect for any day.

Easy Dinosaur Capes

This year Bippy was turning 6 and she wanted a dinosaur party. So of course I had to make 13 dinosaur capes.

Bo the Bunny

When I heard about the Sew Mama Sew Spectacular Softie Contest I knew that Bo just had to go to the party. And that cotton fleece was calling his name.

Louis and Nell

The Sew Mama Sew 6 Weeks of Softies is bringing out the giddy obsessive compulsive maker in me! Introducing Louis and Nell, my new brother and sister dolls.

Oakshott Challenge: Scandinavian Animal Friends

These guys were made for the Oakshott Scandinavian Challenge from Sew Mama Sew.

Sew Myself Doll Challenge

Kid Giddy has such fun contests and swaps. She designed custom doll dies for Sizzix and is working with Generation Q on a Sew Myself Doll Challenge.

Sew a Softie - Giant Ice Cream Cone

I channeled my inner Claes Oldenberg and designed a giant ice cream cone pillow. Great for playing with or just lounging around on!

Woodland Sewing Accessories

Woodland Sewing Accessories are a charming gift for any sewist.

Sew a Softie - Giant Pencil Pillow

The Giant Pencil Pillow is a quick, beginning project that includes some simple geometry as well as a good introduction in creating 3-dimensional objects from 2-dimensional pieces.