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A Simply Sewing Roundup

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Here you’ll find a round up of some of my favourite recent sewing projects for Simply Sewing magazine! I hope some of you have enjoyed making them. I always love to see your makes on social media – so please tag me if you’d like to show off your special toys! Find me @thewhistlingcowgirl on Instagram!

Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 92)
Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 84)

Linen Deer Toy from issue 86

Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 91)

Linen koala toy from issue 90


Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 89)

Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 80)


Image courtesy of Simply Sewing magazine (issue 83)
Plush Fox from issue 76

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My Latest Toy Sewing Patterns are here!

I’ve been busy creating more toy sewing patterns for Simply Sewing! For issue 56 I created one of my favourite ever designs, the lovely, pink alpaca below and the team styled it so beautifully! I’ve used Shannon fabrics for this project; a smooth ivory plush and a cuddly, shaggier pile pale pink. You’ll need some different coloured wools and a scrap of a favourite fabric for the coat. Happy sewing! The templates are available to download at www.simplysewingmag.com/downloads

And issue 57 is out now too, featuring Emily the Elephant! Buy your magazine from all good newsagents or, again, you can download the templates from the Simply Sewing website. For this project I’ve used a pretty floral cotton duck fabric, with purple wool felt for the ears. Wool felt is ideal as it is washable, softer and far more durable than craft felt. I hope you enjoy making these latest toys! Remember to please tag me on social media if you’d like to show off your makes!

Meet Emily the Elephant!
I know you!
Hey, that’s me!

In LPQ issue 72, a Bunny Doorstop Project to sew!

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My latest project for Love Patchwork and Quilting is this adorable bunny doorstop! He’s made from a light caramel coloured plush fabric and has Liberty fabric appliqued details, as well as a fluffy wool pom pom tail….not seen in the picture here! Inside the bunny’s bottom there are baking beans to add some weight, so he can easily hold open your door. There’s also a Liberty fabric and felt carrot for an emergency snack. Issue 72 has all the step by step instructions you need to make him, plus the templates. So what are you waiting for!? This little rabbit will really make a spring statement in your home!

LPQ Bunny Doorstop Sewing Project
LPQ #72

Pretty Kitty Sewing Project in Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine….Make Yours!

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In issue 65 of Love Patchwork and Quilting you will find the templates and all the instructions you’ll need to make my pretty kitty soft plush toy! I’d love to see your makes, so do post them to Instagram or Twitter and let me see them! Tag me, thewhistlingcowgirl, so I can see them! You have a choice of two designs, either standing or sitting, and you can use up fabric scraps to make the adorable little flower collars. Here’s a couple of pictures of the ones I made for the magazine. I really loved making them and I hope you do too!