Teddy bears are such an important part of childhood (and a handmade teddy bear can have even more meaning). As kids, these soft and cuddly toys were our companions, confidants, and protectors from the monsters under the bed. And even…
Penguins are cool (and I don’t just mean because they live in cool climates!). I love watching penguins waddle around and swim at the zoo or aquarium. I had such a great experience seeing them in the wild at Phillip…
Dragons are so popular right now. Whether you are into the Wings of Fire books, Game of Thrones House of the Dragon or just Puff the Magic Dragon, here are the best dragon plush patterns: Cute dragon stuffed toy sewing…
Many little girls love horses, and my daughter is no exception. I don’t know where this interest in horses comes from. We don’t live anywhere near any horse farms. Perhaps it’s My Little Pony and other books and TV shows!…
Do you know a kid obsessed with dinosaurs? Whether your child loves T-rex or Triceratops, here are the best dinosaur sewing patterns, including costumes, stuffed animals and more. It’s amazing the amount of knowledge some kids have about different dinosaurs….
Unicorn stuffed animals are the perfect way to make your child feel like they’re living in a magical world. They can cuddle with their favorite unicorn and take it everywhere they go. It’s so cute! And now, you can sew…
If you know a kid who loves giraffes and why not create a unique, hand-stitched stuffed animal? It’s hard to find the perfect stuffed animal when your child loves something different to the norm. Giraffes are tall and elegant or…
With their long trunks, big ears, and loping way of walking around, there’s something fascinating about elephants. Whether you’re looking for something to help you remember, or you have a stuffed mouse looking for something to frighten, here are my…
Halloween is looking to be different this year, but that’s a great excuse to create some Halloween decorations for your home. Here are the best bat sewing patterns, from spooky-scary to spooky-cute (okay, mostly cute!): Big ears, tiny wings and…
In challenging times, sometimes you just need a cute sewing pattern to make you smile. Here are my favourite adorable sewing projects. These days, I’m looking for distraction, searching for something to make me smile and take my mind off…
If you’re a lover of all things cat, here are the best stuffed cat sewing patterns, from sweet and whimsical to amazingly realistic. My daughter is a firm believer that you can’t have too many stuffed animals. Her bed has…
As I was sitting here, searching for the best stuffed dog patterns, I’ve had the song “Dogs are the best people” by The Fauves stuck in my head (and I have no idea when the last time I heard that…
With the release of the new Lion King movie, are you inspired to sew your own stuffed lion, quilt or doll? Whether you want to make your own Simba, Nala, Mufasa or Scar, here are the best lion sewing patterns:…
There are lots of cute girly doll toys and patterns out there, but what about the boys? Whether the little boy in your life wants to play make-believe with a toy that looks just like him, or your daughter wants…
Whilst they haven’t quite overtaken unicorns (especially in this house!), llamas are all rage at the moment. There’s something adorable about their face, and well the name is fun to rhyme with pyjama and drama. Get into the llama trend with…
Do you know a girl who is crazy about unicorns? My daughter is obsessed, but she can’t be the only one. Everywhere I look, there is something with a unicorn on it. With my daughter’s birthday and Christmas around the…
When I was a kid, sloths were just slow lazy animals from the other side of the world. Thanks to the internet and social media, I’ve discovered the cute, smiley face of sloths and just how cute baby sloths can…
My daughter received a fairy door for her birthday, and so we now have a fairy living with us. Isabel writes notes for my daughter and leaves fairy dust and the occasional gift. My daughter is obsessed with all things…
Spring is in the air and it won’t be long until a certain Easter bunny will be hopping through our yards, leaving chocolate surprises for kids and adults around the world. Both my kids were given stuffed Easter bunnies for their…
St Patrick’s Day is a fun celebration, especially shared with a leprechaun. Get the luck of the Irish with cute and whimsical leprechaun doll sewing patterns.
Sewing for babies is such fun. Small, quick projects that are oh so cute. Here are some of the best easy baby toy sewing patterns. Let’s get sewing! Something about the birth of a baby just makes me want to…
Have you been following along with Sew Ready to Play at I’m Feelin’ Crafty? It’s a fun series with sewing projects inspired by board games (and other childhood games). Pokemon has been a popular one in the series this year,…
Store-bought dolls these days are so blegh! Over-the-top make-up, unrealistic body shapes, and ridiculous clothing – not what I want my little girl to aspire to. I’d much rather sew felt dolls for my kids (yes, my son has felt…
My daughter wanted to dress up as Little Red Riding Hood for fairy tale day at school. I still have a class photo from fairy tale day at school when I was the same age. Unfortunately, I was one of…