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Toy Safety Tips for home made toys.

Posted under Tips & Tricks on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 0 comments

Toy safety isn’t something that jumps into your head when you are sewing a cute little home made baby toy… BUT I think one can never be too careful when it comes to making sure the toys we make for babies are 100% safe ...

Finally ALL is revealed! - Chrissy Camel in all her glory...

Posted under Press / Reviews on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Comments: 1

In January 2010, I was asked to create a project for the Homespun ‘Christmas in July’ issue and I've had to keep the picture of Chrissy a secret 'til the magazine came out.I was so excited as I got to feel like a super-model because ...
NEW VIDEO - How to 'read' a toy pattern.

Posted under Toymaking Lessons on Monday, July 19, 2010 - Comments: 0

As a beginner, ANY sewing pattern can look overwhelming, and for some people a toy pattern may be the first pattern they’ve seen, so I have made a quick video to show you how to 'read' your Toy Pattern. I am a VISUAL learner, ...
Funky Friends Factory on Youtube!

Posted under FFF News on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Comments: 4

I swear Prince Charming Froggy made me do it, WELL... that's my story and I'm sticking to it - ha!ha! I told you I was verrrrrry nervous about making my first video, and it obviously shows, I look a bit like a frightened deer in ...
Fabric colours to die for - OOPS dye for!

Posted under A day in my life on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - Comments: 0

Well, they do say, it’s not WHAT you know, but WHO you know that counts! And this came in really handy recently when I desperately needed some Avocado-green corduroy for Prince Charming’s tummy! I KNOW I could’ve used fleece, BUT I really love the warm ...