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Free Pattern for Felt Babushka Doll Tree Decoration

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 14:19.

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Download this pattern from the Felt Bird Christmas Decoration post

Cut out the pattern from red and white felt.

Attach the red pieces to the white body. At this stage embroider simple facial features. The rosy cheeks are done very lightly with a moistened red coloured pencil (Caren d'Ache type pencil) At this point you can also add decoration, like flower sequins.

Put the two body pieces together and sew around the shape. Leave the base open for stuffing. stuff lightly. Sew the base up. Attach a cord to the top to hang from the tree.

I have designed this Russian doll as a tree decoration. The pattern for the doll is included on the felt bird Christmas decoration pattern. Just click on pdf attachment . I also made some dolls with a patterned cotton fabric and felt. Because I used a patterned material I had to make the face from a circle of flesh coloured felt.

Russian doll made from patterned fabric and felt

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Free Pattern for Felt Bird Christmas Decorations

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 20:25.

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The cut out parts of the bird. If you want your bird to have a beak attach the triangle to a corner of the felt square with Copydex. Let it dry. I didn't bother with a beak on the white bird

Fold the square into a triangle and starting from the end with the beak, sew the two edges together. You can hand sew or machine with a small zig zag stitch.When you have about 3cm (1 1/4in) left to stitch, stuff the bird with a small amount of wadding

Roll the two tail pieces together. Push the straight end of the tail piece into the body and stitch in place to secure

Attach the wings. Embellish them with beads and sequins

Fold down the beak end to form head. Sew on two glass beads for eyes at the same time secure the head to the body to keep it in position.

Sew a ribbon to the top of the bird to hang it from. Take a little time to find the point where the bird balances as it won't be the middle, the tail needs counter balancing. Sew a bell to the base

These felt birds are easy to make and only need a minimum amount of sewing. I have made one in white, like a dove. The instructions are for a coloured bird to make the parts easier to identify and assemble. This is a fiesta of a bird! To make the bird you will need

felt
small amount of wadding
two small glass beads for eyes
ribbon to hang the bird from
beads and bell for embellishment

I have included a free pattern for you to download.

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Storage Bag for Gift Wrap

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 20:56.

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I have been busy on my sewing machine today. Making things to sell on our stall at the Flea Market. I am particularly pleased with the candy stripped gift wrap bag. Very practical way to store your rolls of wrapping paper, every home should have one! Have I sold it to you yet?

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How to Make a Tartan Scarf

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Sun, 09/28/2008 - 20:52.

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On the two long sides of the fabric turn in 1cm (3/8in) to one side, turn in same again and machine stitch.

Fray the two short edges to form a fringe 10cm (4in) long. Knot the fringe at 1.5cm (1/2in) intervals.

Tartan is every where this Autumn/Winter. The easiest way to wear it is as an accent, an accessory and the easiest accessory to make is a scarf, unisex too. Take a tartan/check fabric of your choice, measure a piece 2m 32cm x 45cm (2 1/2 yards x 18in). On the two long sides of the fabric turn in 1cm (3/8in) to one side, turn in same again and machine stitch. Fray the two short edges to form a fringe 10cm (4in) long. Knot the fringe at 1.5cm (1/2in) intervals. I was pleased to see that Top Shop were selling crochet flower brooches, similar to the flowers I made.