Stitched Lamp Shade Updo

All you need is a cheap lampshade, a sewing machine and the courage to put the two of them together ;)

{free sewing tutorial here}

Scrap Fabric Garland

Use up any scraps of your favourite fabrics or old clothing to make a gorgeous banner for any celebration - or none.


{free tutorial here}

Gorgeous craft apron tutorial

I would absolutely love an apron like this - although to be honest I'd probably hang it on the wall so I could look at it :D

Looks pretty easy to sew, too!

{free sewing pattern tutorial here}

Terry Towelling Cat Softies

These very cute and cuddly cats would be super-cheap to make from old towelling.

And they're guaranteed to wash well, too!
(make sure the stuffing is washable, of course)

{free pattern here}

Christmas Tree Softies

Gorgeous decorations or gifts for the holiday season.

{free pattern here}

Kitty Doorstop

Love this gorgeous cat doorstop!

This is a must-have for our home, since I absolutely love cats  :D

{pattern here}

Fun Cat Pillow

This pillow is shown in Christmas fabric, but obviously you can use any fabric you like (maybe try faux fur?), or even add a bit of embroidery.

Very cute!

{free pattern here}

Apple iPad Cover

I don't have an iPad, unfortunately, but for those of you who do (or know someone who does), this pattern should come in very handy.

Super cool use of jelly rolls!

{pattern here}

Felt Christmas Cookies

Aren't these just adorable?

I just have to make some for Wren & Mr Bump's new cubbyhouse - I think I'll put them on a plate in the fridge as an extra little surprise.

Just grab your cookie cutters and get sewing!

{tutorial here}

Christmas Stockings

This tutorial shows you many different looks you can easily achieve, with one simple pattern.

I like the one in the centre...

{tutorial and pattern here}

Felt Mitten Tree Ornaments

More cute little tree ornaments for you to make for Chrissy!

{instructions here}

Country Christmas Tree Hangers

Some cute little hanging decorations for the tree, or leave the hanger off and stuff with lavender for a drawer sachet.

If you don't like the country look, just choose a fabric with a more modern pattern!

{tutorial & templates here}

Haunted Halloween Bat Mobile

Not the Bat-mobile, but a hanging mobile with bats on it...

Very cute :)

{tutorial here}

Mimi Kirchner Felt Doll

Beautiful, hand sewn felt dolls, that would make a lovely gift for a doll-lover of any age.

{pattern here}

Adorable Fabric House

Add some small pebbles to the filling and this would make a fun doorstop!

Show off your embroidery skills while you’re at it, filling the window-box with your favourite flowers.

Make sure you don’t over-stuff your house, or it will become a ball with a chimney…

{tutorial here}

Oh-Oh the Owl Softie Cushion

Super-cute owl cushion freebie pattern from One Red Robin.

I have to say, he seems to have a really sad face...

{pattern here}

Felt Toadstools

Aren't these just inexpressively cute?

I just have to have a go at making some - although what I'll do with them afterwards, I have yet to work out...

{pattern here}

Ms. Lipsie the pocketgirl

An adorable little money purse that any little (or big) girl would love to keep her spare change in.

This is something that I must make - it will make me smile every time I go to my handbag!

{pattern here}

Stuffed Cat

Amy Butlers's free pattern for a stuffed cat toy or pillow.

It's called the Cozy Kitten, and as you can see it's extremely cute!

{pattern here}

Drink Can Wrap

This is a great idea to keep your drinks cold and stop them slipping in your hand on a hot Summer's day.

Looks super-simple, too.

{pattern here}