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Christmas Reindeer Sew Along Part 2

It’s time for part 2 of the Christmas Reindeer Sew Along and now we have made our outer panels it’s time to add our ears before sewing the gusset and finishing the pony body. When I decided to make the pony into a reindeer I originally thought that it would just involve the addition of

Christmas Reindeer Sew Along Part 1

Welcome to part 1 of the Christmas reindeer Sew Along! The Antler Addendum is now ready for you to download. Just click here to go to the page on my website and click on the download link. From now on all purchases of the patchwork pony pattern will come with the antler addendum as standard.

Christmas Reindeer Sew Along!

I’m delighted to announce a NEW Sew Along! Last February I launched my Patchwork Pony pattern and hosted the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along. It was so much fun and afterwards I had a lot of requests for a repeat SAL. And then my good friend Ali suggested adding antlers to the pony and making

Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along Final Round Up Post

We have come to the end of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along and it’s time to wrap things up and share some of the amazing ponies and unicorns! And I’ll be revealing the winner of the grand prize! It’s been a wonderful experience hosting this sew along and I’ve been really moved by all

Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along! And for this last tutorial post we will be taking our ponies and unicorns to the grooming parlour! If you are not at the embellishment and accessory stage yet then that’s absolutely fine, there is still plenty of time. Please do sew at your

Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along Part 2

Yes it’s yet another pony! You saw the beginnings of this one in the Part 1 post last week and here he is all brought to life and looking gorgeous! Welcome to Part 2 of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along. I hope you are all ready to sew your pony parts together. But if

Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along Part 1

Welcome to Part One of the Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along!! We will begin by concentrating on creating our outer panels for the pony. Firstly a HUGE thanks to everyone who has purchased the pony pattern! I was overwhelmed by the response and will have a lovely big donation for Create and Sustain ready to

Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along!

Get ready for exciting news about a brand new ‘sew along with a difference’ that I’m launching today! The Patchwork Pony Sustainable Sew Along will start in February and run for a month. In this post I will be sharing all the info you need and answering all those questions you have. First off, what’s