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July 06, 2022

How to make a Felt Toadstool Fairy House

July 06, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Felt Toadstool Fairy House

How to make a felt toadstool fairy house, a simple sewing project for Sew a Softie month.

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Sewing and Embroidery 4
sew a softie, sewing tutorial, sewing, Hand Sewing, toys
July 19, 2019

Sew a Softie - Mini Sock Snake

July 19, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Softie - Mini Sock Snake

It’s Sew a Softie month and I’m showing you how to make a poseable mini snake from an old sock. A fun and easy upcycling project that is perfect for learning to sew.

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July 19, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2
sewing, sew a softie, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, toys
July 04, 2018

Sew a Softie - Incy Wincy Spider

July 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Softie - Incy Wincy Spider

How to sew a softie spider. An easy tutorial to make a sweet little spider toy, perfect for beginners.

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July 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, toys, sew a softie
January 03, 2018

Sock Teddy

January 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Sock Teddy

Did you have new socks for Christmas? If you are clearing out any of your old, tatty or holey socks then why not try making a cute sock animal? 

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January 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
sewing, upcycling, toys
September 06, 2017

Jackson Mouse Craft Kit Review

September 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Jackson Mouse Craft Kit Review

A review of the Jackson Mouse kit from Amazing Crafts

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September 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Kit Review
Product review, gift ideas, sewing, toys
September 23, 2016

Amigurumi Owl

September 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Amigurumi Owl

What a fun way to use up left over scraps of yarn. If you know basic crochet stitches you can make a super cute amigurumi owl! Inspired by a pattern from the brilliant Kristi Tullus.

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September 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by
Crochet, Gifts, My Favourite Finds, Pattern review, gift ideas, Inspired by, toys
June 16, 2016

Owl Post

June 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Owl Post

A collection of over 18 cute Owl themed craft ideas and projects.

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Crochet, Felt, Kids activities, Knitting, Needle case, embroidery, greeting cards, papercraft, pretty ideas, sewing, round up, toys
May 15, 2015

Making Toys from a Child's Drawing

May 15, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Making Toys from a Child's Drawing

How to turn children’s drawings into soft toys.

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May 15, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 28 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery
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