Sunday, October 26, 2014

Button Dolly



Many years ago I stumbled across a button dolly and was immediately taken in. Perhaps it was the excitement of having a worthy project for some of the many buttons in my button collection, or perhaps it was the simplicity of the doll that appealed to me. Whatever the reason, I decided to have a go at making my very own version for you to enjoy.

Since colonial days women have been making dolls from leftover buttons for their children to play with. These delightful button dolls are still popular today, although are used as decorative items rather than toys.

The biggest decision was sorting through some of my button draws trying to decide which buttons to use.


The process of making the dolly is quite simple once you get going.


And I couldn't resist in making her a primitive style dress and garden hat.


The good news is that I have just uploaded my button dolly pattern onto the Stitching Cow website. So click here now and download a copy of the Button Dollly pattern.

You could be making your very own button dolly today! 

Have fun!
Warmly Lenna

Thursday, October 2, 2014

New Kindred Stitches Christmas Patterns at Stitching Cow

Have you started your Christmas sewing yet?

Each year I vow to get more organized, yet still I seem to find myself scrambling to get everything done, including making those special handmade gifts. If this sounds like you, good news. I have some Christmas inspiration for you. Here is a new collection of Christmas patterns just uploaded to the Stitching Cow website. These patterns have all be featured in Kindred Stitches Magazine, but are now available for non digital users to enjoy as well. They can be purchased as PDF downloadable patterns so you could be sewing them within minutes, how exciting!

 There's something for everyone one, and many of them are inexpensive, quick and easy to make, perfect for Christmas swaps and school teacher gift giving.



Hope you find some Christmas projects to enjoy, have fun!
Warmly Lenna




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