Looking for Inspiration?

 Hi Everyone, 

How are you all? Are you looking for some future crafting projects? Maybe some Christmas gift ideas? If so, I wanted to share a few more tutorials I've written over on the Hobbycraft Ideas Hub. It's a great source of inspiration for all types of craft, so well worth a visit. 

You can see my previous posts of other projects HERE and HERE. 

Here are just a few recent tutorials:

First is a great project for those handmade gifts at Christmas. A knotted headband is a great gift for all the girls in your life. Using fat quarters, so each one can be totally different. The headband tutorial can be found HERE. 

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Hobbycrafting

Hi Everyone,

So, last year I started working with one of my favourite brands in the whole world - Hobbycraft. It was an absolute dream come true to write projects for their blog, so I thought it would be so fun to show you and share links to all my 2019 projects. Plus it means you can bookmark them for future crafting plans.

So first up, my first ever blog post was this Animal cushion:

You can see all supplies lists and instructions here: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/sewing/how-to-sew-a-simple-animal-cushion It's a fun pattern that uses minimal amounts of fabric and would be fabulous for a new baby gift or update to a nursery. 

Next up was my cross-back apron. This has been very popular and includes printable templates too. I loved making this and the style is so easy to wear. Find all links and instructions here: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/sewing/how-to-sew-a-cross-back-apron

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Hobbycraft Christmas Press Show 2019

Hi Everyone!

So I thought you'd enjoy seeing what I got up to at the Hobbycraft Christmas Press Show a couple weeks ago. So I've put together a few of my fave photos to share. I'm also doing a 'Goodie Bag Haul' over on my YouTube channel, which you can watch HERE.

 

The purpose of the press show was to show off all the new, exciting products that will be launched soon for Christmas. Plus inspiration of how to use Hobbycraft products and project hacks. It was so much fun and loved seeing so many different ideas.

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Sewing for Fun!

Hi Everyone!

A few little updates from the studio again, and more fabric to show off. You may remember a couple of months ago, the lovely team at Gutermann sent us some fabric to use. Well they must have loved our bunting, as they gifted us some more!

We're always looking for fun, new things to make and show in the shop. We want inspiration and colour all around. And as Mum and I have been dipping our toes into patchwork, mum found a cool design in a Quilting magazine and started working on this stunning pennant!

They sent us the pink fat quarter bundle and all the patterns are just stunning. I think the patchwork shows off the fabric beautifully and in true Jessalli style, we added a pop of orange to the mix.

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Festive Workshops @ Thirsty Bird

Hi Everyone!

Hope you're all getting excited for the big day. Cannot believe it's only a few sleeps away. I have to say I'm not feeling 100% Christmassy yet. But that might be because I'm still not organised!! I have so much wrapping to do, and I still haven't finished my Christmas cards. WHOOPS!

Anyway I wanted to share some cosy festive photos from my Christmas Craft Workshops at The Thirsty Bird in Wimborne. The first workshop I did was an evening of felt bauble making. Everyone made a little brussel sprout and a Christmas pudding, and my gosh they all did amazing. I had so much fun and I think everyone loved it too.

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Sew a Xmas Sweater Contest!

So you may have seen that the Tilly and the Buttons Team have launched their Christmas Sweater Competition today. And I'm proud to say I'm going to be a judge! Yey!

Make sure you read the full blog post on their website HERE. Get inspiration, see the amazing prizes and get stitching!

Good luck sewists! Happy Handmade!

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Christmas Jumper Night

Hi Everyone,

This is a little late but thought I'd share all the fab designs from my Christmas Jumper Workshops at The Thirsty Bird in Wimborne.

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Felt Birthday Garland

Hi Everyone, 

Hope you're all well and have been making time for some summer crafting. I wanted to share with you my latest post for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network. I made this super easy felt garland for birthday celebrations. 

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DIY LUSH Bath Bomb Marble Paper

Hi Everyone,

I've done a new DIY video on my YouTube channel on how to make your own Marble paper using LUSH bath bombs. It's super fun, super easy and I just wanted to share a few ideas of what you can do with the paper too!

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Valentine's Heart Stamped Fabric

Hi Everyone,

Stuck for Valentine's Day Gift Ideas? Why not print your own cute heart fabric and make an adorable handmade gift? It's super easy and quick!

All you need is:

• Fabric Paint (I used Dylon 26 Deep Pink)
• Tin Tray
• Toilet roll tube
• Plain cotton

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DIY- Geometric Clay Pendants

I love Fimo Clay, it's just so easy to use. I wanted to do a DIY on how to make some really simple geometric pendants. They make great gifts for your friends, and they're not difficult to make at all.

You'll need:

• Fimo Clay in your chosen colours
• Craft Knife
• Small rolling pin
• Card
• Toothpick
• Jewellery chain and joining rings. 
• Small pliers

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DIY - Card Gift Tags

Don't throw your Christmas Cards into the recycle bin immediately, use them to make all your Christmas Tags for next year! I've done this for 3 years now. Not only are they a great way of recycling, but they create totally unique tags for your wrapped presents next year.

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Giant Knitted Blanket

Well this post is very different. Mainly because I never write about knitting, or lets face it anything other than sewing!
My partner and I wanted a really snuggly blanket for the house, in the camper and on the sofa. Especially during this time of year. We've always loved giant knitted blankets, but to get one for a decent size you're looking at £300 plus! So we bought 6 kilos of giant merino roving and made one ourselves!

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Christmas Gift Boxes

Hi Everyone,

If you haven't already seen I've recently uploaded a DIY how to on my Youtube channel. Check it out!


Hope you enjoy it!

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A Special Day for Fred

Yes gorgeous Fred turned 4 on the 18th August and I wanted him to know it. So I gave him a little party- much to my sisters dismay! :P

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Paper Party Hats

Well it's my sister's dog's birthday next week.... and I am currently looking after him whilst they're on holiday. You might not know this but I LOVE a party. I love planning them and making decorations, so I thought as I'm alone with Fred, we'd have our own party to celebrate his 4th birthday! (Stay with me on this!)
It's just a bit of fun, but it does mean I get to make party decs and all the trimmings- which means DIY- which means new posts for you!

So up first on the making list is PARTY HATS! (Human and dog size! :P)

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Papercut Baby Card Variation

Hi all!

Just wanted to share a different design idea for your paper cut cards. Have you seen the video tutorial I did with Silverline Tools? If not; here it is:

Now you know how to make Paper Cut Cards, I'm going to show you a different design I made recently. My friend had another little human, and this time it was a gorgeous baby boy! So I got out my Silverline Tools and got to making.

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5 Super Cute Easter Makes

Hi Everyone!

Well, I really wanted to write a blog post, and as I'm super excited about Spring and the sunshine being out more- I thought I'd share some Easter DIY ideas for you (and I) to try!

Easter Treat Jars from Happiness is Homemade   

So cute and so simple! Love these so much- perfect for little presents too!

Lolly Pop Stick Rabbit Decoration from Make & Do Crew 

Cute for Easter and to decorate a nursery. Looks like I'm going to be eating a lot of lollies! Although we could just cheat and buy a pack of sticks on Amazon!

 

Adorable Egg Shell Vases from We are Scout  

Love how tiny, dainty and spring like these are. Just adorable for an Easter Lunch or for decorating the mantlepiece.

Easter Huggers from Lia Griffith 

A fun alternative for the kids! Get those craft knives out and give it a go!

Pom Pom Bunny from FAB DIY 

I'm squealing with cuteness! I need to make this adorable bunny asap!

These are my 5 favourite little makes right now on the tinternet. Follow my Spring Themed Pinterest Board HERE for more cute DIY makes I've found and decoration ideas. 

Happy Handmade!

Sophia x

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