18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
I own a lot of sewing and quilting books. In my opinion, the internet will never replace books in value and worth. I love holding a book in my hand. They look great on my book shelf. Most importantly, I can refer to them whenever …
Sewers and Quilters love tools and gadgets, especially when it makes sewing easier, faster, and lessens frustration. Sometimes I become aware of a tool and think, “I wish I had this a long time ago!” It’s hard to know about all the great tools and …
I designed these felt animals for my hand sewing class and the pdf sewing patterns are available in my Avery Lane Etsy shop and Craftsy shop. We had a full house and all the kids loved sewing their animals! The kids were as young as …
It’s time for handmade gifts. I love working with soft wool felt and hand sewing. I’ve been preparing for a class I’m teaching to young children. Felt stuffies 🙂 I love how the sketches turned into really cute animals. Here are 2 finished projects. A …
I’ve been sewing and designing a lot in the studio this month. I finished several doll pieces for my friends at Andover fabrics for their booth at the Fall 2016 International Quilt Market. I was working up until the deadline, so I didn’t take proper …
I love the fall season, though it blew in here with a pretty big storm this year. The leaves are changing, weather cooling in the evening and morning hours. Here are some of the projects I’ve made for my friends at Majestic Batiks for their …
As usual, I’ve been pretty busy around here. It seems I could start most posts with that sentence. Today is no exception. I’ve been getting ready for our Youth Quilt Guild meeting this afternoon, creating the step-by-step story board and cutting out the fabric kits …
First off it needs to be stated that judging this 18 inch Doll Dress Design contest was difficult! Many judges said they were having a hard time choosing! In the end it was extremely close. Thank you to all the dress designers that entered. It …
I hope to post the winners of the Doll Days! Dress Challenge soon. I’m still waiting on 2 judges. It’s clear that it’s been hard to choose just 2. All the dresses are so cute and the sewists very talented! The structure of the contest …
It’s time for a design challenge! A Doll Days! and Riley Blake sponsored doll dress design challenge. To Enter: Sew a dress using the Vintage Party Dress pattern from Doll Days! Sew an Everyday Wardrobe for 18″ Dolls (get the eBook here) Embellish or modify …