Sewing Tiny Things Is Not My Strength, however, I am improving a bit...

I would consider myself a beginner to intermediate sewer,

and a clumsy and impatient one, as well.

I also have a machine with just the basic features.

I really surprised myself when I started coming up

with these little 18 inch doll patterns.
Designing and editing these little patterns is a fun project,
and surprisingly this little outfit pattern below came in
8th of 22 great entries in Spoonflowers 18 inch doll clothing contest. :-)

Beautiful Dreamer 18 inch Doll Loungewear / PJ's

by KDL Designs. © All rights reserved.

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/354829

You know, I really want some lougewear like this for myself!

Butterfly Dreams pattern is available on the

Four Outfit Collection (4 outfits on a yard)

but just this pattern can be purchased on a fat quarter.

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/354966

Applique templates for fabric scraps and Doll Clothing patterns

Projects of the week:
Project Applique'

Making templates for fabric scraps...

by KDL. © All rights reserved.
Will soon be available with other applique' designs on a fabric fat quarter.

And designing 18" doll clothes:

(Project Doll-way)

Cat's Pajamas Loungewear / PJ's

by KDL designs.

now available on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57772240/doll-clothing-cut-and-sew-loungewear-pjs
and at Spoonflower:
http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/354337

A Little Twist on a basic cold weather Knit Cap

Here's a little freestyle decorative twist on an otherewise basic cold weather knit cap.

I just wanted to add a little interesting element to it.

(The buttons are decorative only)

It's fun to wander away, even slightly, from a basic pattern.

Just to make something somewhat unique.

I Love Kawaii!

Ever since I watched Speed Racer as a kid, I have loved the Japanese kawaii style. Here is my little cartoon design, my personal take on kawaii ("cuteness").

Kawaii Kitten by KDL. © All rights reserved.

Here is my finished print design on cotton knit fabric:

"Cute Kits Chorus" Fabric

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/333506

Animal Masks, a Super Easy and Practically No-Sew Craft Idea

Make them up in a jiffy.

This is my design for the Masks theme at Spoonflower.

Super easy to make Halloween Animal Masks (or just for everyday play).

I ordered them on quilting weight fabric, ironed on fusable interfacing,

then cut them out. To hold mask on, I chose 1/4 inch braided elastic, hand sewn to the

left and right of the eye holes, about 3/4 of an inch to each side in a coordinating

thread color.

Trick or Treat!

(My husband found this to be just hilarious on me!)

Tiger Cub, super cute for kids.

Panda, Rabbit and Owl, too!

(On a fat quarter there are all 4 masks, on a yard of quilting weight fabric, you get a total of 16)

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/328021

New Cutout Patterns on a yard, Mod Relic Apron

This apron design was inspired by elements of an antique linen, and reinterpreted as a modern updated print

for this craft or cooks apron.

As my cut and sew patterns come in,

I've been making them up for future gifts.

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/322919

Here's my favorite color ;-)

The pockets are hard to see, but they are there!

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/328714

Here is a blog with great ideas for recycling and repurposing your old garments:

http://sewingrebellion.wordpress.com/

Reversable Fabric Coasters

This fabric printed out in the perfect size for reversable coasters.

Pictured here are 2 from the set:

Medieval Woodland Creatures Printed Tapestry Fabric

http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/249770