Oliver Rabbit's Sewing Studio
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I spent the morning organizing my sewing studio. What a treat!
Of course . . .
Reflection, Courage and Change - Doing What You Love
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Happy New Year!
I can say this, right? It's still January. I was about to write, "Where did the rest of 2014 go?" But I know exactly where it went and why I've been MIA on my BLOG for so long.
How To Applique & Sew Wool Felt - Blanket Stitch Beginner Lessons
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Wool felt is one of my favorite textiles to sew with. During my recent sew-cation, I put together a simple guide and series of beginner lessons about sewing and appliquéing with wool felt using the blanket stitch. Here is an outline of what you'll find:
Read MoreHow To Sew Wool Felt - Blanket Stitch - Beginner Lesson 4
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In this lesson you will learn:
How to sew two pieces of felt together using the blanket stitch. We will cover two different scenarios:
- Option A - Going All The Way Around
- Option B - Stitch Just One Edge
How To Appliqué Wool Felt - Blanket Stitch - Beginner Lesson 3
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In this lesson you will learn:
How to start and end your stitching when you don't need to go all the way around. One shape of felt is going to overlay the other on your background.
Read MoreHow To Appliqué Wool Felt - Blanket Stitch - Beginner Lesson 2
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In this lesson, you will learn:
How to go around a corner when appliquéing wool felt using the blanket stitch. I will also show you what to do if you run out of thread before you are finished or if you want to change colors.
Read MoreHow To Applique Wool Felt - Blanket Stitch - Beginner Lesson 1
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In this lesson you will learn:
How to appliqué a curved shape to your background, from beginning to end, using the blanket stitch. I am using a circle and am going to stitch all the way around.
Read MoreHow to Cut Perfect Shapes out of Wool Felt - The Freezer Paper Method
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Wool felt is a dreamy textile to sew with but it can be a challenge to cut smooth edges and identical shapes from it. Paper, on the other hand, is very easy to cut into pattern shapes, including smooth curves and sharp angles.
Read MoreSewing With Wool Felt - A Beginner's Guide To Blanket Stitch
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We LOVE sewing with wool felt here at Oliver Rabbit. Our new lesson series is designed to teach the beginner, or remind the pro, how to appliqué and sew wool felt together using the blanket stitch.
Read MoreSew-cation Day ? Losing track.
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There is nothing quite like playing with cotton and wool. Except maybe color.
Read MoreSew-cation Day 3 . . . Doing what I love.
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I love to sew by hand with wool felt. This is Pigmania Pig's little purple bear friend.
Read MoreSew-cation Day 2 . . . Moon Santas, Instagram and More
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MOON SANTA ORNAMENTS SEWING KIT - prototyping & perfecting
Much to the delight of her many friends, I posted a photo of my daughter on my personal Facebook timeline last week. She was sitting at my kitchen table testing the first sewing kit
Read MoreSew-cation Day 1
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It's been a very productive sew-cation day here in my studio. I really should tidy up the mess I've made but I'm on the couch and my feet are up and somehow I think I'm just going to fall asleep right here after I share this post.
I've spent the last several months working with wool felt, hand-sewing most of what I made. Today I decided to dust off my sewing machine,
Read MoreDream Vacation
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Today is the first day of my dream vacation: a "sew-cation"
I'm packed and ready to go!
Pigmania - Wool Felt Style
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Took a trip down memory lane with this fun wool felt project.
Read MoreNew Wool Felt Rabbits Are Here!
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We've redesigned the rabbits! (slightly) Still made of super soft, pure wool felt, they are now entirely hand-made and measure approximately three inches tall when sitting.
Read MoreMontana's Magic Rabbit
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Every now and then I talk about the "magic of making something" and the joy it brings. This especially holds true when creating a spontaneous gift and this project was no exception. Well, actually, it totally was. Exceptional, that is.
Read MoreHappy Mother's Day
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Happy Mother's Day!
To every mother across the globe, especially mine - wishing you a wonderful day of joy and cherished memories.
Read MoreNot So "Raggedy" Anymore
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When I began this blog, I hoped it would inspire me to complete the many unfinished projects I have tucked away in my sewing room. I know we all have them; my stash, however, is shameful. I believed that if I shared these neglected treasures with my audience, I might get busy and finish them. So far it's working!
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