Mad for Paper

Please meet my newest friend, Maxine. She is another Bustle & Sew pattern from the May issue.  I couldn't wait to make her. These patterns are so easy to follow and I love all of the little details Helen adds to her projects.  her dress and collar:  boots: tail: Her arms and legs are added with buttons so they move: Isn't she just the sweetest? Thanks for visiting, Ang

Valentines Day may not be the best day to admit this,  but I am having a love affair with the Bustle and Sew Softie patterns.   Meet Natalie: She is a pattern from the February Issue of Bustle & Sew magazine.  I made her for a very dear friend, she named her Natalie. She is about 6" long from beak to tail. all hand sewn. Helen at Bustle and Sew makes the instructions very easy.  I had never made anything like this till a month or two ago when I made my first pig from her patterns: Then my second pig as a gift for my sister.  She named her Genevieve. Now, Natalie, and I am also working on a third pig as another gift.   Apparently a lot of people like pigs! I am not affilliated with Bustle and Sew, just a big fan. Thanks for stopping by, Ang

I couldn't not make another one of these adorable pigs:  I made this one for my sister.   Her husband is french, so I thought a little french gal was appropriate. My sister chose the name Genevieve, perfect!   A little beret and scarf:   And, again, last but not least:  These fun softies are designed by Helen at Bustle and Sew .   I have no affiliation, other than I just adore her patterns.   She has lots of cute stuff. Ang