Simple sewing

Still working though the stack of Mollie Makes mini project kits that I've amassed. This little dachshund stuffed toy was super simple - perfect for a poorly elbow.

Mollie makes crafting

As a start back into crochet I've been digging through the masses of Mollie Makes free projects that have been building up over the last couple of years. I found the kit for this little cherry brooch and I'm so glad I did as I loved making it.

Quick making

Things have been very hectic here recently - I've been pretty busy since Christmas trying to get my two businesses up and running again after the holiday. In between looking after my two little cheeky monkeys I also sell Phoenix cards (www.phoenix-trading.co.uk/web/jessicafelton/) which as I love cards is good fun. I've also got an Etsy store for some of my crochet designs which I'm currently trying to get refilled (www.etsy.com/shop/prettycrochetthings).

So with all this 'work' type active going on quick and easy makes are all I've got time for. Luckily enough I've been stock piling the craft kits from my issues of Mollie Makes magazine. So here are my latest make - pretty little fox brooches with super cute faces, hope you like them :-)

Roses are... blue?

Well they can be if they are made out of crochet thread!

My latest issue (number 12) of Mollie Makes included a little kit and pattern to make up a crochet flower brooch which I finally got around to having a go at last week.

The pattern results in a lovely little rose that holds it's shape beautifully and straight away I wanted to have a go at making some more. So the crochet thread came out and I made up these much smaller roses to add to hair grips as part of a present for a young friend of mine.

These worked out as the perfect last minute gift - I may have to make up a few more for the Christmas box...