Writing and drawing on felt might seem a bit tricky because of its fuzzy surface. But, it is actually not hard at all when you use permanent markers or fabric markers! I used the former (Sharpies) for this post, but I’ve read that fabric markers also work well, and they seem to be better […]
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The Simply Simple Dog, a beginner friendly sewing pattern, is now available from my Etsy shop, Muumade.etsy.com. For more images and information on this new pattern, please visit the Simply Simple Dog page. Happy hand-sewing! Muu
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Muumade’s newest item comes from the deep sea – A Little Felt Octopus! This sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, muumade.etsy.com, for instant download. Here are more photos and information regarding the Little Felt Octopus. Hurry up before this amazingly sneaky creature hides away!
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Flat needle felting is a very easy way to create 2D designs on textiles. My daughter created the above flower design on wool felt, and then framed it with an old embroidery hoop! Above is a wool sweater that I shrank (by mistake!). But, since it fit my daughter in its new size, we […]
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I am happy to announce a new finger puppet & felt ornament from Muumade: The Lucky Ladybug! The Lucky Ladybug sewing pattern contains a tutorial for a beginner friendly hand-sewing project. It is now available from my online Etsy shop: muumade.etsy.com Visit The Lucky Ladybug’s blog page for more cute photos and information. I […]
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I recently made a Little Felt Bunny with felt eyes instead of the French Knot eyes included in the original instructions. The result was a completely new look for the Little Felt Bunny! I decided to use felt for the eyes when I was making a black Little Felt Bunny as a gift for a […]
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Do your children enjoy make-believe picnics and dinner parties with their toy friends? Needle felting is an easy way to fill such special occasions with lots of homemade (or rather, “handmade”) food. Needle felted food can be made into whatever shapes and sizes that match your child’s play friends. If you are not familiar […]
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Redecorating hair clips is a simple and fun sewing project for children and grownups alike. If you have hair clips with chipped paint or broken decorations, this is a great way to renew them. In addition, the fact that the finished barrettes are wearable is a big motivational factor for young crafters! As long […]
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I just finished a new pattern & tutorial for a Simply Simple Cat. Its name says it all – it is simple to make, and the finished cat is simply simple! This download item is now available from my esty shop, Muumade.etsy.com. Please also check out my blog page for more details and some […]
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The Little Felt Bunny is a small stuffed animal, which began as a play companion that I made for my daughter some years ago. I was inspired to make a bunny because we were reading Watership Down by Richard Adams at the time. (It is a beautiful book, by the way!) I always begin […]
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