There is always something and often someone in my pocket waiting to be stitched. I’d be lost without this sort of thing. When I wander away from it for too long things go badly, when my pace gets too frantic the magic evaporates.
It’s the thing that steadies and focuses me, all the tiny sewing. This is a pile of mental health. A little stack of tiny pinafores and nightgowns and satchels and jackets and bloomers. I’ve been sewing little folks here and there for the past few weeks. I take them with me for the in between times.
Wear them high, wear them proud lamb friend. The lambs in pants crack me up every single time. Something about those little trousers and how happy he seems to be in them…
The tiny pants pattern is free! it’s quick and easy and you could scale it for other dolls too.
Thank you for your inspired Emails. I have your song bird pattern which I made up about 7 times for little gifts. In the New Year I hope to purchase the Owl pattern and start again.
A very Happy Christmas.
Maureen.
Ann…ah, the inspirations are abounding. I must get started on the pattern I purchased from you recently. All those scraps will turn into wonderful things with the talent of your hands. So sweet and serene. Yes, the little lamb looks quite content in those pants. As if to say “ah, these fit so well.”
Seems like this is just my cup of tea – how do I get started?
I started making tiny, simple felt hearts. I’d sew them while I was watching tv after my kids went to bed. Soon had enought to stitch together for a garland! It’s very relaxing – tiny sewing is the bomb.
Oh my, you read my mind..”It’s the thing that steadies and focuses me, all the tiny sewing. This is a pile of mental health. ” All of November and December I sewed tinny mice with Christmas hats..it took away bad thoughts, stress, depression, I am not crazy, or I am not alone 🙂
I made 15 or so embroidered and beaded birds – much simpler than your lovely birds but perfect for me – and gave some away as gifts. It was fun and regenerating after some difficult times. SO I have promised myself some mushroom making time in the dark cold winter days coming up – good for mental health, indeed.
ceci
❤️Your little corner is such an inspiring discovery this NewYear……and, now reading the above comments…..I would be redundant~! (Cat has indeed read *my Mind* also.)
Yes, MentalHealth is finding SimpleJoys and Company amongst like-minded friends no matter how distant; just knowing you’re there is a comfort.
Happily looking forward to fresh ideas.
xo~Carolyne
Your lamb and his pants are so adorable! Love your blog.
How you been looking for tiny little people to do for many years. But right now I’m in the process of moving and I would love to get your patterns but I’d like you to give me the information where I can get them later on thank you they are very cute
I have just discovered your post and am amazed at what you have been doing. I have suffered depression for many years but a couple of years ago a started making elf boots for Christmas decorations and really enjoyed making them. Then I started making birds and decorating them with beads and sequence. About a fortnight ago I took my greatgrand daughter to visit a fairy garden and am now creating fairies and elves and getting carried away. Anyway what I wanted to say is I am so pleased to know of your Blog page very inspiring thankyou. I may have to make some of your characters xxx
I am enchanted by your enchantments…………
Hi,I also make fairy items.Only the clothes though as we never see the magical fairies.It helps to know I am not alone in being a bit crazy and it does help to lift the low ,wintry mood .I am going to make a doll with the gorgeous rustic clothes in the New Year.Karen.England.x
Thank you for sharing you precious gift of happiness. I feel like starting immediately. I am going to put together a pocket kit for those moments of self care.