Slow Stitching Fabric Book Tutorial by Christine’s Crafts

Copyright and Credit for all images to Christine’s Crafts For the pages and the lining, Christine uses an old sheet. The notebook cover is 9 in by 6 in The lining for the cover is just less than 9 by 6 in so it doesn’t stick out. Cover is Felt Lining about 1/8″ smaller The…

How to Create the Barbara Willis Doll – Holly

Holly 18″ Tall Barbara Willis Cloth Doll Cloth Doll Workshop Barbara Willis’s  Mermaid Doll Holly’s Pattern is available in the book Cloth Doll Workshop-which is an invaluable resource for Cloth Doll Makers.               Barbara Willis’s Holly Doll is part of a trio of dolls–the parts and faces are interchangeable–with…

How to Create the Barbara Willis Mermaid Doll – Shy

Shy – The Mermaid 20″ Tall Barbara Willis Cloth Doll Cloth Doll Workshop Barbara Willis’s  Mermaid Doll Shy’s Pattern is available in the book Cloth Doll Workshop-which is an invaluable resource for Cloth Doll Makers. I like the fact that Shy’s lower body is a space for creative fibers, laces, and needlework to combine in…

Abstract Designs in Embroidery

Suggested materials:  Print onto white or ivory cotton, silk or fine linen  I used DMC Eco Vita but choose any thread type you like! I suggest 2-4 strands if you are using a stranded thread/floss. I used the following Eco Vita colours: Greens: 702, 704 Blues: 603,604, 605 Pinks: 401, 407 Neutrals: 004…