Hochanda

If you're going to a craft class of just ned to store your cutting equipment, this pretty case can be custom made to any size you like, and add a few extra pockets if you need to! Use a 1/4" seam allowance. Materials Needed (Based on a cutting mat measuring 17" x 11"): 2 pieces of fabric measuring 19" x 14" 2 pieces of fusible fleece measuring 19" x 14" 2 pieces of lining fabric measuring 19" x 14" For the pocket, 2 pieces of fabric, one plain and one patterned, measuring 22" x 6"  2 lengths of 1" wide webbing, each measuring 16" Erasable ink pen Magnetic clasp 1. Fuse the fleece to the outer fabric pieces. Measure 5" along the sides and top from each top corner, and cut at an angle. Repeat with the lining pieces. 2. Fold the lining pieces in half to crease the centre line. Measure and mark 1.5" from the top. Cut two 2" squares of lining fabric from the left over corners...

This delightful rabbit in her pretty pink pinny is showing how much she loves you! She has long bendy ears and her arms and legs are jointed with buttons. She stands 28" tall. use a 1/4" seam allowance. Materials needed: Download the pattern  this link 50cm x 114cm plain fabric 50cm x 114cm patterned fabric 2m of 1/2" wide ribbon Black embroidery thread 2 small black buttons for the eyes 4 x 2cm buttons for the joints 2 buttons to decorate the heart A long needle and strong thread 20cm of 0.5cm wide elastic 250g of toy filler 2 chenille sticks Erasable ink pen Blusher 1. Download the pattern here . Cut out the ear pieces and place the chenille sticks to the centre of the wrong side of the patterned fabric. Zig zag stitch in place. 2. Sew the plain ear fabric to the patterned, right sides together, leaving the bottom open. Turn the right way out and press, then edge stitch around the ear. 3. Sew...

To celebrate her shows with Hochanda today, Debbie Shore has kindly put together 6 step-by-step guides to help you to create some of her wonderful Threaders projects! Create a stunning wreath of table centre piece just using squares of fabric and some covered buttons! To make the wreath even more impressive, try adding applique, smaller squares inside the large ones, or bind the edges of each square. Use a 6mm seam allowance. Materials Needed: 12 x 15cm squares of plan fabric 12 x 15cm squares of patterned fabric 12 x fabric covered buttons (I use my Button Factory) To make the wreath more substantial, 12 x 15cm squares of fusible fleece. Heat erasable ink pen and ruler 1. If using a fleece, fuse to the wrong side of the patterned fabric. Take each plain piece and sew right sides together with a patterned piece of fabric, leaving a gap of about 4cm for turning. Snip across the corners. 2. Turn the right side out and press. Edge stitch ...