My daughter recently moved from the infant room of her daycare into the toddler room. There were a lot of changes for little Lupe that day: new teachers, new snacks, and a new naptime routine. Instead of being put into her very own crib whenever she seemed tired, she was now expected to sleep on a mat on the floor at the same time as all the other squirmy toddlers in the class. I was worried that Lupe wouldn’t adjust well to communal sleeping, but she seemed to like it and is now a champion…

I recently learned a new Spanish verb: acurrucar. It's in a Spanish childrens song that we sometimes sing to my daughter, and when I asked my husband (the resident Spanish speaker) what it meant, he paused and said, "Just what it sounds like... to be all snuggled up." What a great word! This winter its my goal to be as snuggled up as possible which is where my new Organic Cotton Sherpa Lap Duvet comes in! Organic Cotton Sherpa is a beautiful thing to hold and to behold. Its soft, lofty, and…

Classic Mitered Corner Dishtowels | Purl Soho

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The Alice Bag Handbag Sewing Pattern is a whimsical and versatile purse sewing pattern that can be made in THREE different sizes with 5 different handle styles. You can add even more whimsy to the bag with the addition of rabbit ears! This versatile pattern features: -Quilted or Non Quilted Exterior. -Create the Bunny Face or Clock Face bag front with either hand embroidery or by printing the image on printable fabric with the included patterns and printables! -Options for Cross Body Straps…

Fold-Up Market Tote | Purl Soho

Comfortable, adjustable, breathable, hand washable face masks for adults. These masks come with built-in filters made with polypropylene and regenerated cellulose fiber. The polypropylene fiber is known for its durability and it doesn’t absorb moisture–instead it transfers it away from the skin. The regenerated cellulose fiber originates from plants. Altogether, these non-medical masks provide greater protection as compared to regular cloth masks. We have limited masks available with…

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THIS IS NOT A FINISHED ITEM Primitive cloth doll PATTERN - Charming Little Annies is by Happy Heart Patterns These 8" tall Annie dolls have weighted bodies and are made just to sit. The body pattern is one piece (front and back) with a separate head pattern that makes sewing them up very easy! They can be dressed up or down to just the panties! Metal charms are used to decorate each Annie making them absolutely charming little Annies! PATTERNS are Non Returnable Please grab yourself a cup…

COLD WEATHER OUTFIT FOR DOLL (COAT, SCARF AND MITTENS) — PDF SEWING PATTERN Includes step-by-step photo instructions and full-size pattern pieces to make a cold weather outfit for your doll. The outfit includes a warm flannel coat, a fringe edge scarf and felt mittens for extra warmth. Now your doll is ready for long walks in cold weather! The coat is fully lined, closes in the front with three snaps. Mittens have snap closures for easy dressing. Please NOTE: The doll patterns are not…

This listing is for a PDF pattern to make Charlotte or Felix Fox a new coat (Charlotte and Felix patterns are sold separately)The pattern features beautiful photos, step-by-step instructions and illustrations that guide you through the making the coat . Felix and Charlotte stand 6 1/2 inches tall from toes to the tips of their ears so if you have another small creature about their size this coat may fit them too! You can also print the pattern larger larger on your home printer to use it for…

I'll be sharing some of the types of fabrics I like to use when I am sewing a particular item. These are my personal favourites, I have found these to be the best.

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