Leaflet 33 in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Embroider” includes many projects to make from small amounts of fabric. These projects include:
- A rag doll (this section of the leaflet has been edited)
- A log cabin patchwork kettle or pot holder
- Wrist pincushion
- English paper pieced patchwork – a cushion with applied patchwork
- Felt ball
- A Threefold needle book
New embroidery stitches introduced in bulletin 33 are knotted buttonhole stitch and wheatear stitch
Download “And So To Embroider” bulletin 33
Modern Tutorials
English Paper Piecing
English paper piecing part 1 from Red Handed scissors. (Note: Haley glues the fabric to the template while I prefer to either sew through the template or use ones that have a hole in the middle and pin them. Use whichever method works for you).
English paper piecing part 2: Sewing the hexies together
Doll Making
Since I edited the original leaflet, here are some additional tutorials that will be helpful.
Making a Yarn Wig for Rag Dolls
How to Make Yarn Hair for a Rag Doll by Quaint and Quirky. This is the technique I often use to make doll’s hair.
How to Make an Infinity Dress to Fit Any Doll by Lomi’s Playground
I thought this looked like fun 🙂
Draft a Pattern for Leggings to Fit any Doll by Lomi’s Playground
Make a Circle Skirt for Dolls by Lomi’s Playground
Knotted Buttonhole Stitch – Two Tutorials
Knotted buttonhole stitch tutorial on Pintangle
This video shows the same stitch but Sharon’s Pintangle tutorial includes how to hold the thread to make the stitch neater.