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EDITOR’S NOTE: This pattern is no longer available for free, but you can purchase it for $5 from the designer.
Meet Maggie. Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is. She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold. She has small ribbon tags around her body, and a soft faux fur backing. She’d make a sweet gift to welcome a new baby! Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Just Another Hangup]
If you’re passionate about sewing, then you won’t want to miss the Books That Have a Sewing Theme post on Pink Hollybush Designs. This carefully curated list of books isn’t just about fabric and thread, it’s about the art and culture of sewing, offering inspiration, stories, and even sewing tips through beautifully crafted pages.
From novels where sewing plays a central role to insightful books that explore the history and techniques of sewing, this list has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for new reading material to fuel your sewing passion or want to dive into sewing-related fiction, these books offer a rich mix of creativity and craftsmanship.
As a sewist, you’ll love the unique perspective these books bring to the world of sewing. Each one can spark fresh ideas for your next project or offer a deeper understanding of the sewing community. Plus, it’s always fun to combine your love for crafting with a great story!
Check out the full list of sewing-themed books on Pink Hollybush Designs and find your next favorite read. Click here to explore the list.
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Your headline reads “FREE” Pattern and then you say for $5 I can get the pattern. Sounds like a bait and switc
This is an older post. When I originally published it (2012), it was a free pattern. Since then, the designer has moved it to her shop where it is available for sale. It was not intended as a bait-and-switch, at least not on my part (and I wouldn’t think on the author’s part, either.) I have no financial relationship with the designer. I receive no compensation for any of her sales. I have added a note to the post here at Craft Gossip saying that this is now a “for sale” pattern. –Anne