Floppy Eared Rabbit #PDF Pattern

This pattern design was born out of a desire to give my son a floppy eared rabbit per his request.  He is an animal lover and his need to try and catch, observe, trap and research animals is never ending.  He is regularly on the hunt for one moving creature or another and loves regular stops at the pet store.  He also loves stuffed animals and really, his theory is you can never have too many.  This was my compromise on the pet, a stuffed animal.

I designed this pattern to be very simple. My sewing students have made them and love them. You can add details like eyes, nose, a tail, a tummy, the options are endless.  The pattern is available in PDF form so you can download it now and be playing with them tonight.  Have fun and enjoy!

Smittens: A Sweater to Mittens Tutorial

Supplies
1-2 Sweaters
1/4 yard fleece fabric for lining
Seam allowance is 1/4”
Mitten Pattern

1. Cut 2 of sweater fabric for each piece and 2 of lining for each piece. Also cut cuffs off sweater allowing 1/2" for seam allowance.

2. Pin top and bottom of hand piece #2 and #3 sewing to notch on thumb side, as shown. I cut my notches off and just mark them with a fabric marker and sew to the pin.

 

3. Flip front open and pin back to front.  Stitch all the way around the mitten.  Stitch up to thumb seam from both sides leaving thumb free. 

4. Repeat sewing assembly for lining pieces. Sew cuff to lining.

5. Place lining inside mitten.  Fold cuff over and stitch in the ditch on side seams.

6. Hand sew button(s) on.

Now go make another pair and give a sweater a new life as smittens!

{Published!} Sew Special Book + Fabric Giveaway

I'm so excited to share this!  Last summer I was approached by an author of a sewing book publishing company, Annie's, to submit some pattern designs for their upcoming baby book.  Well one of my designs was accepted and TA-DA!  I got published and crossed a goal off my list.  The books is called Sew Special Baby Gifts.  My pattern is the Sleepy Giraffe Softie.  The book was designed to have patterns in it for beginners or for those who wanted to sew something up in an hour or less as gifts.  This definitely fits the specs.  You can make several of these sweet things in an hour!

There are some other very talented designers that are also in this book.  Check out this adorable diaper bag! I love the fabric choice, simple design and the sleek look.  I look forward to trying this one out myself for some upcoming gifts.

Here is an adorable fleece hat. Now seriously what baby wouldn't be adorable in this and I bet you can use your scraps up on something this small.  This needs to go on my pinboard for projects that use up scraps, cause my scrap pile is always a little {ahem!} untamed.

Last I want to show you this little handmade block. This toy is perfect for any diaper bag and you could put a rattle inside and add a layer of something crinkly for ultimate baby appeal. My favorite crinkly under-layment beneath one of these cute fabrics is a chip bag.  Wash it out and upcycle it, plus that was free!  As you can see there is also a cute little ribbon tag on this.  This is another scrap-buster and a quick instant gratification project that will sew up fast.

In honor of my first pattern being published I am offering a FREE copy of this book to one lucky reader along with a yard of fabric {your choice!} from my shop.  Take a look at the book and tell me which pattern you want to try!

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{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Amy Butler Temple Tulips Azure

Can you think of a better way to start a Friday off than by gazing at a fabulous fabric?  I can't!  Above is a new bolt in the Ahmelie Shop.  This is Amy Butler's Temple Tulips in Azure from her Soul Blossoms collection.

Here are a few ways Amy is showing off this stylish print:

Tote Bag

 

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Must Have Pillow

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Tunic/Dress

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I'd also enjoy this made into an apron, coffee cuff or as a border on a hand towel.  How would you use this fabulous fabric?  I made a braided headband by tearing three strips of fabric and braiding them together. 

It adds a touch of fun and whimsy to any outfit!  Tell me in the comments below what you would do with this fabric to win a yard of this delicious print.  For extra entries you can:

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