A Fundraiser for Hurricane Matthew Victims

Hi there!  Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends! Words can never express how thankful I am to all of you for supporting my work and for all the kind words and wonderful wishes you've sent my way! Thank you all SO much! 
As I sit here typing, warm and cozy in my home, hubby in the kitchen preparing a wonderful meal that we'll share with our family later on tonight, I am thinking about all the people who have lost everything in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.  People who will now be struggling to find food and shelter and who have lost loved ones.  It's a devastating thought, and I cannot imagine having to live through the reality of it! 
I want to help, even if it's in a small way, so I'm donating 100% of the proceeds of every pattern sold from my Etsy shop over the next couple of days - Sunday, Oct 9th and Monday, Oct 10th to The Canadian Red Cross.

If you'd like share your support, please pop in to visit my shop and pick up a pattern or two.  Together we can do our best to help them to recover.

Thank you!!

Giveaway Winners

Thank you very much to everyone who entered to win one of my clay sculptures, I'm so happy that you liked them!

I've randomly drawn the winners and they are:
🌺 Jane Philipson
🌈 Kate Linehan
🍒 Nancy C
🍑 Tania Nicole
Congratulations ladies!  I've contacted each of you via email to ask for your addresses and will have your surprise gifts ready for mailing tomorrow.
Before I forget, I just wanted to mention that the Snow Twosome pattern I created for the BHG's Holiday Crafts magazine will require a set of 8mm safety eyes.  I do have this new size available in my Etsy shop for anyone who would like to order a pack :)

Have a super fabulous week!

A Special Giveaway!

My goodness, has it really been that long since I last posted??  I've had such a strange last few months!  Spent most of Spring and Summer dealing with severe allergic asthma which began as a reaction that I had to a series of de-sensitising allergy shots.  To make a long story short, I now have a new allergist who is thoroughly competent, knowledgeable and professional and who has the most wonderful bedside manners!  I'm just so happy to be back to normal again!
I do have some other good news to share with you all, one of my patterns has been featured in the new edition of Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts magazine!  Yay!!

      You should be able to find a copy in stores now and it'll run through till Christmas.  There are also lots of other fun and festive projects in the book, so do grab a copy, it's quite fabulous!

You know how sometimes you just need a bit of a change?  Well, I've been itching to try something different lately, so I got some clay and started making a few things.  First I made a little ellie for my Mum.  She loves elephants and I wanted to make her a sweet little gift to thank her for all she does.  She helps me get all the orders packed and mailed everyday and I know that without her, I would not be able to run my business as effectively as we do.  She is amazing and I am so blessed to have her!

I really enjoyed working with the clay and ended up making a few more things.. a llama, baby bear, a whale, a fox brooch and a couple of cactus ring holders!

Now for the best part!  I'm having a giveaway for the fox brooch, the whale and the two cactus ring holders (PS.. they will not include the rings).  If you'd like to have a chance of winning one of them, please leave a message below, or on my facebook page and include your name and email address in the following format: md(at)shaw(dot)ca.  The draw will be held on Sunday, September 25th for the 4 winners.  To make it fair, I'll pre-wrap each gift and randomly send one to each of the winners, that way it will be a complete surprise for the recipient:)  I will also contact each winner for their mailing address after the draw.

Best of luck everyone!!  And do be on the lookout for more of my clay creations!  I am thoroughly addicted and am already plotting my next creation as I write!

A Special Mollie Makes Feature!!

Hi there!  I'm so excited to share the most wonderful news today!  A few months ago, I was contacted by the editor of Mollie Makes magazine who asked me to share a project for their readers.  Imagine my delight!!  Oh my goodness, this is my absolute favourite crafting magazine, so of course I said yes!!
 It was decided that I would contribute the pattern for my Flora kitty cat and they've made up the cutest little pattern kits which are included as free gifts with the purchase of the magazine.  How fabulous is that??!!  So, for anyone interested in picking up a copy, it goes on sale in the UK today, 26th May 2016 - issue no.67, available in the next couple of days everywhere else :)

Isn't she cute?  The kit comes with everything you'll need to make her, including the felt, fabric, safety eyes, ribbon, thread and even a sewing needle!  And I've provided lots of detailed photos showing each step of the way.

You can click on this link to get a sneak peak of the issue:  http://www.molliemakes.com/craft-2/mollie-makes-issue-67/

Have a happy day! xo

New Mermaid Girl Pattern Kits

Hi there!  Just wanted to quickly share a few new things I've listed in my Etsy shop.  Due to many requests, I've created 3 little Mermaid Girl pattern kits.  The pattern is basically the same as the original with a few minor tweaks and modifications. 

Clock-wise from top left:  Nerissa, Pearl and Lorelei. 

Also, I have 4 copies of my new book, My Felt Doll available for sale.  I wasn't sure if it was a good idea as the cost of shipping is quite high, but if there's enough interest , I'll see about getting more copies in.

 A sneak peek at the little Schoolgirl,

And the Woodland Maiden.
Wishing you all a happy Thursday! xo

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter dear friends!  I hope you're enjoying this special time with loved ones and friends!  To celebrate the holiday, I'm having a sale in my Etsy shop, so if you've been wanting to stock up on patterns and supplies, now's the perfect time to get everything you need!  Please enter Coupon Code HAPPYEASTER at the checkout to receive 20% off your entire order!  Sale starts Sunday, 27 March, 12:00am Eastern time and goes till Monday, 28th, 11.59pm Eastern time.

 Have a wonderful weekend!!

My Felt Doll Knitted Outfit Patterns

Hey there everyone!  I have some lovely news to share!  My wonderful Mum has designed three new knitted outfit patterns to fit the dolls from my new book - My Felt Doll.  There's a cute little wrap cardigan which is perfect for the Prima Ballerina, an adorable dressing gown to compliment the Bedtime Doll and a fun little Summer romper to wear on a sunny day!

Mum is busily working on the next design - the sweetest little dress ever!!  I cannot wait to show it to you, it is absolutely gorgeous!!  Anyway, for those of you who like to knit, these patterns are now available in my Mum's Etsy shop:  https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/myfairdolly.  And by the way, she'd love to knit one for you if you're not a knitter (like me:)!
Here are a few more pics of the outfits..

I just wanted to say a very big Thank You to everyone who has purchased my book!  I've had such wonderful feedback from so many of you and I'm so glad that you like it!!
hugs,

My Sweet Pony Pattern Release!

Hi there!  It's been such a while since my last post and I'm hoping that you've all been keeping well and busily crafting!  I've got such a wonderful surprise to share today - the little pony pattern that I've been working on forever is finally ready! lol!  The pattern for these little ponies has been in the works for months and I can honestly say that it's been the hardest one to try and complete, not only because of all the different options I chose to include, but also because the last couple of months have been extremely busy in other ways as well.  But, it's finally done and I'm so happy to be able to share it with you!

 This pattern includes many options for creating a customized little pony.  You can choose from three different styles of manes - faux fur, curvy felt mane or a rainbow mane; the tail can be made from felt or faux fur and there are lots of fun accessories too, such as Pegasus wings, a Unicorn horn, Flutterby wings and all sorts of cute designs that you can applique onto the flank, mane or tails.
Here's a few sneak peeks at the details:

Tiny cut-out hearts shaped into a flower with bead detail at the center.

Sparkly seed and straight beads look so pretty when they catch the light!

I think the two above are my faves - the Rainbow Ponies!

For the apricot and pink pony, I stitched a tiny glittered heart charm onto a felt collar and embellished her mane and tail with polka dot hearts.  The little Pegasus pony has sparkly glittered wings and collar.

 A beaded star necklace is perfect for the finishing touch!

And who could resist a sweet little Unicorn, complete with a shimmery horn?

The pattern is now available in my shops!

Holiday Special - 12 Days Of Gifts!!

Season's Greetings dear friends!!  
 
Dust off your scissors and hunt for your pincushion and get ready for a crafting frenzy!  There's still time to make something special for your family and friends!  

To help inspire you, I'm having my 4th annual 12 Days Of Gifts Special in my Etsy Shop and beginning tomorrow, Monday Dec 7th, I'll be offering a different pattern or pattern set for each of the following 12 days which will be on sale for 50% off the regular price!  

So, if there's a particular pattern you've had your eye on, please be sure to check my Facebook Page each morning as I'll post an announcement with each day's Gift of the Day.

Please don't miss this special as it will only be on for a limited time!
 Happy crafting everyone!
 

New for the Holidays - Snowbies Pattern!

Hello there!  Just wanted to share my newest Holiday pattern with you all - it's the Snowbies!  These adorable little snowpeople are sure to add a big dose of charm to your holiday decor and would make wonderful gifts for family and friends!

Snowbies have a firm bottom base and are able to stand upright on their own. They're super easy to make and the pattern includes lots of fun options for accessories such as a top hat trimmed with holly, pompom earmuffs, little mittens with embroidered details, a candy cane, a star garland and a simple wreath. Finished Snowbies measure about 4 inches tall.

 Don't you just want to squish the daylights out of him??
Pattern and pattern kits are now available in my shop.

Happy Holidays Sale!

Hello lovelies!  Happy Holidays everyone, especially to my friends across the border - hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  To celebrate the Season, I'm having a SUPER SALE this weekend, with 20% off everything in my ETSY shop!!

 To take advantage of the sale, please enter Coupon Code SUPERSALE2015 at the checkout to receive your discount.  The coupon will be valid now through Cyber Monday!

Happy shopping!