Tag: Tutorials

Free Elf Hat Pattern

Free Elf Hat Pattern

A few month ago I created this pattern for Doll Castle News, Toymaker Elf overalls for Sasha dolls. Designed for their holiday issue, but looks really cute in linen or other colors for an everyday look. Be sure to subscribe to Doll Castle News magazine 

Mini Log Cabin Free Pattern

Mini Log Cabin Free Pattern

A free quilt pattern for you! Mini Log Cabin quilts can be so much fun and can create several patterns with a turn of the block. Here are 2 mini quilts that I’ve made using Pattern Flex, as foundation for foundation piecing. Look at those 

Folded Star Ornament Tutorial

Folded Star Ornament Tutorial

A no-sew project to make. Over the years, we’ve made Swedish Woven Heart ornaments, both paper and felt ones. They are so fun for the kids to make, hang, and then look inside to find chocolate treats inside them on Christmas morning. A few times 

Sewing Class this Saturday

Sewing Class this Saturday

Only 2 more days until my live teaching event! I’m teaching how to sew the Sugar n Spice apron project (Avery Lane Cottagecore Gingerbread Apron) with all its details. I’m demonstrating how I work through all the details and include alternative embellishments as well. We’ll 

Handmade Holiday Bazaar

Handmade Holiday Bazaar

Ever wondered how to get those trims and details looking more professional? Want to take your sewing to the next level? Or maybe you want to ask specific questions about sewing the tiny details and trims on doll clothes. Well, I’m excited to announce I 

Sewing Machine Cover finished

Sewing Machine Cover finished

I’m so happy it’s finished! I think it came together pretty well considering I kind of planned it as I went. It also allowed me to try some technical sewing and see how the machine works, get acclimated to using it. So I ended up 

Blog Tour: Me & My 18″ Doll

Blog Tour: Me & My 18″ Doll

Hello and welcome to last and final stop on the Me & My 18” Doll book blog tour! It has been so great to see all the things the other bloggers posted, projects and reviews. I’m grateful for each of them and to all of 

Bonus Pattern released

Bonus Pattern released

The Me & My 18″ Doll book’s blog tour starts today, with the release of the first bonuc pattern! All the patterns for both girl and dolls are included in the book. You can make some amazing holiday gifts this year with the patterns from 

Tutorial: Fast and Easy Pleats

How to make pleats faster and easier using a plastic fork! I’ve created my first youtube video tutorial (please be kind–I promise to improve as I make more videos 🙂 ) Enjoy! ~Erin

How to Make a No-sew Braided Fleece Blanket

How to Make a No-sew Braided Fleece Blanket

This easy to make braided fleece blanket is perfect for a Saturday afternoon project. A good one for kids to do as well! The woven edge looks so clever and tidy. This tutorial will walk you through the simple process. I want a blanket for