You have two layers of felt - a front and back - with a shape of some sort that will be tucked inside and extend beyond the edges when the two main pieces are sewn together with the blanket stitc...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2021/2/15/how-to-blanket-stitch-across-an-appendage-shape
This pretty felt tree can be made in any colors to accent your decor. At five inches tall, it looks great as a small centerpiece or alongside your favorite little stuffed animal.
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2018/3/8/how-to-make-a-little-felt-easter-tree
A French knot is a scary little embroidery stitch that, when mastered, is more fun than milk and cookies. It creates a lovely, tactile,
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2017/3/19/how-to-make-a-french-knot-and-where-did-it-come-from
It's Christmas Eve. Tomorrow I am headed to Brooklin, Maine, to spend the day with my daughter and her family. Brooklin is a tiny hamlet (population 824) on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Downeast ...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/12/24/reflections-fall-2016
The leaves are falling, the crows are calling! Time to stitch some Halloween spookiness!
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/10/10/treats-for-you-a-free-halloween-ornament-pattern
Every now and then a blog post is extra special. This is one of them. Oliver Rabbit and I had a busy summer full of craft fairs, custom orders and pattern development. Halfway through the heat o...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/9/24/learn-to-sew-at-any-age-one-readers-inspiring-story
The whip stitch is a simple hand-sewing method that can be used to sew two pieces of felt together. It is popular for making softies because . . .
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/2/25/how-to-sew-wool-felt-the-whip-stitch-lesson-1
The cozy days of winter are here - hot tea and new sewing projects. Hmm. Wisteria and wine! With Valentine's Day around the corner, I put together this tutorial to make a simple wool felt center...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/1/24/heart-candle-mat-a-free-wool-felt-sewing-tutorial
To bestow a gift that you make yourself can bring immeasurable joy to both you, the creator, as well as the recipient; the value is two-fold and encapsulates emotional elements of life that satis...
The DIY movement brought about a desire to up-cycle used clothing for our creative sewing projects. Notably, we all began to scour thrift shops and rummage sales for wool leftovers to toss into ...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2016/1/11/what-is-the-difference-between-wool-felt-and-felted-wool
If you're like most, the new year represents a fresh start and a great time to get your sewing space organized. We all know how challenging that can be :)
‘cause they party while we sleep thoughts on bears for inspiration. imagination. and clarification. bear bear. pictured above on the left was the first stuffed bear my dad bought me. in...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/11/11/bear-and-his-adventures
It's coming on that time of year when baking cookies, festive decorating and sewing hand-made gifts are at the forefront of my thoughts. This primitive cat tutorial is my hand-made gift to you!�...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/11/2/primitive-cat-ornament-a-handmade-holidays-free-tutorial
It seems only fitting I take a trip down memory lane to introduce my new Santa Doll Pattern. When I was eight years old, my grandmother traveled from Louisiana to the northeast for a summer visi...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/11/4/santa-claus-then-and-now-a-new-hand-sewing-pattern
Wool Felt Santa Doll - Pattern WIP
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/9/24/wool-felt-santa-doll-wip-community-action-request
I love felt stars, especially pointy ones, and I love sewing wool felt with the blanket stitch. I must admit; however, stitching points is not my favorite part of creating a holiday ornament. ...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/9/22/wool-felt-project-tutorial-how-to-make-a-star-ornament
I know. That's not a monster. It's a moose :)
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/5/19/wool-felt-monsters-sewing-for-fun
SewMamaSew, a blog about the history, craft and artistry of sewing, recently ran a comprehensive series on their site entitled, "6 Weeks of LOVE for Softies." Throughout this awesome collect...
I put together this DIY home dec project for you to make. It is suitable for all skill levels and perfect for the beginner just learning to work with wool felt appliqué.
Here is Peter CottonTail - hoppin' on over to bring you a delightful basket full of sewing fun! What's more adorable than little plush rabbits! Easter is on its way - make something special to ...
https://oliverrabbit.com/journal/2015/3/8/a-basket-of-bunnies-new-wool-felt-plushie-pattern-release