Important News! The publisher, STC, just contacted me and has offered a copy of Hand-Stitched Felt to a winner! This is now a giveaway post. Please leave one comment with an email address or rav id on this post to win a copy of Kata's beautiful little book of felted whimsy!
Hi Knitters,
I took a brief break from yarn and knitting a couple of weekends ago. I had been knitting up a storm for some deadlines and needed a quick reprieve. I looked at my bookshelves and pulled out Kata Golda's Hand-Stitched Felt. I am completely taken with these sweet, innocent, childlike, hand-stitched designs. I have never met a more charming book than this one. I am a complete fool for hand-stitching and wool felt.
I have been wanting to make one of Kata's creations for a long time and I happen to have quite a nice collection of wool felt from Purl sitting in my stash. I seized the day!
These adorable little animals caught my eye right away. Each animal is about 11 inches tall so they are a good-sized stuffed toy. It was hard to choose which one to make first because they are all so cute. The clothes are just as sweet and hard to choose from.
Here is what I decided upon...
..... Kata's mouse!
I started out with this sweet pink mouse wearing the shirt and pants. I just love the way it turned out. The pattern templates are all included in the back of the book so it is all right at your fingertips. I used computer paper to trace the pattern. For the wool felt, I soaked it in Soak Wash and put it in the dryer to soften it up before cutting and stitching. Then it smells good, too.
The toy is stuffed firmly and with the layers of wool felt and tiny hand-stitching, it feels like heaven in your hands. I really wish you could hold this mouse. You would instantly want to make one of your own. A handmade toy is like nothing else.
Kata's instructions were very clear and easy to follow. This is my first felt hand-stitched toy and I didn't have any troubles at all along the way. I love how the outer seams are done in a simple blanket stitch, one of my favorite stitches. I also love the little imperfections hand-stitching brings to a project.
I added my own embroidered details. I loved making the clothes and picking out the colors so much. I was so inspired by Kata's designs that I immediately had to try designing my own little felt animals.
See that little bunny in the green dress? That's from my own sketch that I then cut out from the paper I drew it on and used as a pattern. I appliqued a tiny carrot on the dress. It turned out very sweet.
I then wanted to try my hand at making a bear. I sketched out a bear and although not finished yet, it is turning out really cute! I'll remember to share him when I finish. I see many more felt toys in my future.
Next up for another felt project for me are these tiny Everyday Journals. I am obsessed with tiny journals and handmade books so this should be perfect. What a great gift idea, too! I'll keep you posted.
In fact, speaking of gifts, these projects work up incredibly fast and are perfect for personalized and thoughtful gift giving. The hand-stitching and imperfections make them so freeing and fun to make. You can do no wrong. Hand-Stitched Felt is packed full of little handmade gift confections. Other projects included are a glasses case, a little purse, a stationary pouch, a door sign, a pincushion, a potholder, and finger puppets to name a few.
I am so charmed by Kata's designs and sketches. I think you will love this book, too.
Let me know if you have tried something from this book or if you are inspired to try something!
And now, don't forget to leave a comment to win a copy of this adorable book!
And now, don't forget to leave a comment to win a copy of this adorable book!
Happy Wednesday.
best, susie
205 comments:
1 – 200 of 205 Newer› Newest»So adorable! Great job =) I'd love to give this a try, might help my sewing skills.
gswart on Ravelry
So sweet my teeth hurts!
this book looks amazing! Great projects for me and my 12 year old this summer! shawnmduke@comcast.net
Love the book and the bunny you made. Can't wait to see the bear!
Craftysly (ravelry)
I agree, her little creatures are so sweet. I would love to make some for my grand daughter. I'm sure she would enjoy them a lot.
Rav: zenitude
Love the little bunny and bear you went off the grid to make. I love when people color outside the lines! I'm inspired to pull out some felt bits I have and stitch a few little guys up for a window display I'm working on for a local yarn store. :D
Love the little bunny and bear you went off the grid to make. I love when people color outside the lines! I'm inspired to pull out some felt bits I have and stitch a few little guys up for a window display I'm working on for a local yarn store. :D
I love the little bunny and bear you went off the grid to make! I love when people color outside the lines. I'm inspired to pull out some felt and whip up a few little guys to decorate a window display I'm working on for my LYS. :D
venutianbeauty on Rav
I love this book so cute!!! jillpickle on Rav
So sweet . Something I know my little one year old will give many hugs <3 Mary Hiptobeme on Rav
What cute little animals.
Becky (gathersnomoss)
Thanks for the great giveaway! I am imagining all the cute animals that can be made with these techniques!
Thanks for the great giveaway! I am imagining all the cute animals that can be made from these techniques.
Lovely just lovely Mary Hiptobeme on Rav
Oh my gosh, those are so cute! I would love to win a copy of this book... thank you!
My rav id is purplemama.
Just what we all need--another thing to tack onto the queue ;-) Rav: nmujillybean
What a super cute book! I love crafting and stitching with felt, would be so happy to make these projects with my 10 yr. old!
jwandpjc@yahoo.com
What a great book of projects for me and my daughters to do together! Great giveaway, Susan --
How amazing! If anyone said felt animals to me, I'd have thought fuzzy felt first of but these are really adorable! What a great use for sheets of felt. I wish I could sew well enough to make these up. Thanks for sharing. :)
Your mouse is adorable, and the book looks so charming! I'd love to make a few of those little journals myself!
Do darn cute!! I can think of plenty of kids who would love one of those felt cuties! Love, love love!!!
Kieran
Kieran on Ravelry
I love the little journals! Would love to win this!
This book is so precious! The journals look like a lot of fun; what a nice take-a-long project!
What a cute mouse and bunny! My 7-year old daughter is suddenly enthusiastic about needlepoint, sewing, and knitting, and I think she'd love to make something from this book with me.
Rav: nsimko
It looks like a great book, and I especially like the projects that you showed. It looks like there are projects for all age groups, too.
Ravelry: PLC1
So cute! I would love to win!
I love the hand stitching and embroidery. Thank you for doing the giveaway!
AnnEdith on ravelry
Your little felt toys are adorable! I would love to win a copy of this book and try to make a bunny for my 14-month-old granddaughter!
Your toys are adorable. I would love to win this book and try to make a bunny for my 14 month old granddaughter!
Wow are those creatures ever adorable!! I would love to try making one for a new baby.
Thanks and fingers crossed!
jennlikestoknit on Ravelry
I was just at a quilt shop talking to a woman about learning to do exactly this! I would love to win this book!
Rav: margievz
Total cuteness! You did an amazing job. I'd love to snag a a copy of my own :) julieabuxton@hotmail.com Ravelry: juliebug78
Total cuteness! You did an amazing job with the mouse (as always) and I can't wait to see more! I'd love to snag a copy of this wonderful book for my self! julieabuxton@hotmail.com Ravelry: juliebug78
Super cute! I bet that this would be something that TC would get into as well! Thanks for sharing... Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!
Sara
(Survivor)
so adorable would love to make these for my grand baby
masonrck@yahoo.com
So adorable would love to make these for my little grand baby and one on the way.
masonrck@yahoo.com
ohhhh...How wonderful! I love these. I have recently joined a fiber arts group and the lead lady of the group has taught us how to make our own felt. These would be wonderful made out of this felt since is is sooo soft! Your posts are always so inspiring.
Jennifer
jenb69 on ravelry
Love the cute pink mouse. I would love to win a copy of the book and make a little mouse for my granddaughter. Revelry ID. Hedgiesyarn.
How cute!!!
Looks like it might be a good book for someone just beginning in their sewing adventures. I can just see my daughter serving tea to your little bunny :)
What a cute book. I have a bag full of felt that I've used through the years with my nieces to make craft projects. We made hearts filled with lavendar, and embroidered on top to give to our moms this Valentine's Day. Thanks for the giveaway!
Cute Book. I'd love to try these cute animals.
I just love it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
My mom and I love making stuff from felt! What an adorable book.
So adorable! My mom and I love making things from felt!
Rav id: QuiteCool
Adorable! I'd love to win.
So cute! Love the idea of handmade journals!
Rav: krys5797
what a fun book! This would be a great craft to start with my daughters!
Email: som821@aol.com
Take Care,
Silvia
Thanks for hosting another giveaway! Zoeynicole on ravelry!
Super Cute!
rav id: mamacass
email: scrappnb@yahoo.com
Adorable!
emily.gunyou.halaas@gmail.com
Okay - off to Jo-Ann's to purchase some felt for a bunny. Soooo cute!
Looks like a lovely way to sloooowwww down. Thanks
Looks like a lovely way to sloooowwww down. Thanks
These are so cute! I love hand sewing things from felt also. The problem is that I tend to not finish them so much haha I guess that means I am a process person when it come to that :)
rav: alissia
These are such sweet creations! What a fun way to take a break from toy knitting that would still please my grandchildren.
MuttiRuth on Ravelry
So cute!! I love the bunny!
MelSparks on ralvery
These are such sweet creations! What a fun way to take a break from toy knitting that would still please my grandchildren.
MuttiRuth on Ravelry
Your pictures only enhance the creativity of the author of this book. It would be so much fun to begin making these for my little friends in the neighborhood and my new granddaughter.
Ravelry: Letterlady
Thanks for the giveaway!
Robyn
(knitpurlmama on Ravelry)
Looks so cute!!
R.lang@live.com
So sweet! What wonderful gifts for children too! I know my daughter would also love to "help" with these! :) ErikaC on Ravelry.
So sweet! Great gifts for children, and I know my daughter would love helping out with these! :) ErikaC on Ravelry
The book looks fantastic. My kids would love for me to make some of those animals for them. Allie1 on ravelry.
My 7 year old daughter and I love to sew felt. Together we have sewn a dog, a cat, an elephant, an owl and we just started a butterfly. This book would be perfect for us!
Monikita on Rav
Just started working with wool applique....Can't wait to dive into this book!
I've never seen this book in person, but I'd be tempted to make many little mice - for Christmas, as in Noteven the Mouse.
I love those!
Rav ID: Tanknit
I would LOVE to have this book. So fun! Thank you so much.
I would LOVE to have this book. So fun! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
This is right up my alley! I love wool felt and felted wool! I've done a lot of wool applique and a few rugs out of old wool clothing that I hand hooked. I have a "thing" for wool so I would absolutely LOVE this book and if I don't win it I will probably buy it as I can't wait to make some of those little "critters"! I'd love to make yours too but my knitting is probably not quite ready for that but I'm coming along! Thanks for the giveaway and for your cute little ones that you made! Great post! Just in time for Spring too.
P.S. My Ravelry id is saminar and my email address is slicher@centurytel.net
So cute, I could eat it! Lol!!
triciau on Ravelry
Thanks!
What an amazing book. I would LOVE to make it all. Thanks for sharing!
inthegrove5 *at* gmail *dot* com
I have seen these Kata Golda dolls before! Hard to miss her distinct style. Simply adorable!
RavID: joonepah
Absolutely adorable! Been a long time since I've done any hand-sewing or embroidery. Would love to pick it up again!
LoopyLee on Ravelry
My girls would love for me to make these for them. They look super cute.
Cindy
cseery72@gmail.com
wow! these are cute cute cute!
Cute! Wld love to see the other projects!
wow that looks like fun--- I would love to try it thanks for the chance Andrea in TN
I am not usually much of a hand sewer but you make it tempting. The embroidery and the booklets are great works. All in one afternoon? Today I am lucky to fit in 15 minutes of knitting (and I should be writing an exam)
These are just gorgeous Susan, i love the whimsy about them :0)
Much love, Mel x x
womaninashoe on ravelry
These are so gorgeous Susan, I love the whimsy about them :0)
Much love, Mel x x x
womaninashoe on ravelry
These are just gorgeous Susan, i love the whimsy about them :0)
Much love, Mel x x
womaninashoe on ravelry
I received a wonderful gift of wool fleece from France for Christmas, this would be the perfect project for this special yarn. Very cute. allisa on ravelry
I have been looking to try my hand at felted toys like the mouse you made from the book. I hope i win! - rav id DeliaMae
Looks like a great book. Making a felted toy would have to be way faster than knitting one.
Looks like a great book. Making toys with felt would have to be way faster than knitting one.
rav ID: plashus
What an adorable book! love the bird applique on the mini-journal. thanks for this give-away.
susansnew at ravelry
The felt toys are so cute! I'll love to make them for my baby daughter if I get the chance! I'm pretty encouraged to hear that the projects are easy to sew up as I'm not great at sewing! Thanks for the great review! My email is wenlyn79@yahoo.com.sg
Oooh this looks so cute! I would love to win a copy! :) Thanks!
So cute! My 8 yo daughter loves designing knit accessories for herself and stuffed animals. She would love to make and embellish these!
Smithgirls "at" wavecable "dot" com
Love those cute little animals.
Kea (Rav ID)
Oh wow! So adorable! I would love to win this. I have several little ones that would absolutely love this!
amomwithyarn@yahoo.com
What a cute book :)
My email address is ahayes320@gmail.com
My ravelry name is happycooking
i need this book!
agn3zlow@yahoo.com.sg
Those are so adorable! And I love your little bear's face! can't wait to see him all finished.
So cute! I've got a little girl on the way that these would be perfect for! alp0614 on Ravelry
This is too cute. I don't sew but this might inspire me. I love the embroidery on the dress.
That is about the cutest thing I've ever seen!
Just adorable designs, just in time for Easter. Thanks for the giveaway!
RAV ID. LAKCHI
Kata's designs are adorable and I love hand sewing!
Kata's designs are adorable and I love hand sewing!
I've never been able to really master a sewing machine, but I adore hand stitching--what a cute book! Thanks for sharing.
How fun - this book would be so enjoyable.
Adorable! If this book was on my lap right now, I'd be forced to ignore every responsibility of this day and just go right to work, cutting and stitching....hope I win!
jantaber on rav
janettaber@gmail.com
I'd love to make some of those little projects from the book for my new little granddaughter.
pakoss on Ravelry
Not only are these projects super cute, but the fact that they're handstitched makes it very approachable.
Rav ID: Lizbert
How positively sweet. My girls would be over the moon with those little creations.
I, too, love to make sweet little animals from felt for my grandchildren. I would love to make the animals in this book.
I also love to make little creatures from felt for my granddaughter. I would love to make the animals in this book.
So sweet! I would love to win this....my grandkids would be over the moon!
I would love to win this - my grandkids would be over the moon with these sweeties!
I'm NanaKnits4Us on rav.
This is so cute!...I love the creativity of the projects....Would love to make these for my grandchildren!...and some adults too!...everyone needs a little whimsy! KnitNannyRuth
I did cardstock accordian fold out brag books for Mother's Day one year. Felt covers would have been great, then again, it is time for an update! Johnston4kids on Rav
These are beautiful! I hope I'm the lucky one.
NanaKnits4Us on rav
oh what fun. I would love to win, but either way I have to have this book in my home. thank you for sharing! my DD is now 6, and had a little blanket lovey that has a mouse head- she named her 'Miss Mouse' and you can imagine how dilapidated this poor thing is by now. it is barely a mouse anymore. this will make the perfect starting point for Easter crafting. kguennette@yahoo.com or kimberknit04 on ravelry.
Accordion fold bragbooks with felt covers for Mother's Day would be great! Johnston4kids on rav.
This looks like fun. I made little handstitched, wool felt hearts for Valentines day this year. I really like the little journals, too. Looks like a wonderful book!
Oh!! Would love to make my own!!
I love love LOVE these designs! Hopefully, I'll win the book and get to try myself!
Ravelry ID: seejennyknit
And please don't forget to share your bear when you've finished!
What a cute and clever book. I love the bird on your little journal Susie. Please make sure you share your bear when it's finished.
Marti (MadMartiKnits on Rav)
I gave my niece a copy of this adorable book. Pure sweetness!
So cute! Would love to own this book!
I do have this book and am in the midst of making easter rabbits for my girls for their baskets. Instead of enlarging the pattern, I just kept it small. They are turning out very cute. I've also made the finger puppets, the larger animals and the sketch books. All simple designs and easily adaptable. It's a great book!
Wow, there are some great gift ideas in this one!
Rav ~ scottiegirl1
Suck sweet little projects! I know a few little people who would love to have some of the toys and tiny journals from this book. They're all adorable.
Sweeet!
These little toys are darling. The journals would be lovely gifts. Would love this book
The book looks super cute. Thanks for the chance to win. I have always wanted to make felt animals. Nicoleu0206@gmail.com
Sew cute! Love the little guys. I made a doll recently. My son loved it. I can see these guys going over big.
my3sonsjct
Sew Cute! I recently made a doll for my son. He loved it! I can see these guys going over big!
these little creatures look amazing, what a treat!
benessi in ravelry
Teaching my GD some hand sewing and this would work beautifully.
AndreaW
KnitAweigh-ravelry
Adorable little dolls... Thanks for the opportunity.
danawenrich@att.net
These little felt animals would be perfect in an Easter basket or on a gift-wrapped package.
Rav: plynn
I have been felting lately and gave a class at the elementary school. Felt is such a beautiful fabric. Please put me in the drawing for the book.
knapplaura@verizon.net
My grandson Pierce would really enjoy the little critters. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Very cute - I would love this book.
Adorable!
Adorable!
Adorable!
So cute. Bet my granddaughter would love some of these little animals. katrana (ravelry)
Just so many sweet ideas. Wish there were more hours in the day...would love to try this new craft. Thanks for sharing. eddybunch@juno.com
This book looks awesome! I've just taught my daughter how to sew and we have been sewing with felt a lot.
emmacox78@yahoo.ca
So sweet! So many adorable ideas. Thanks for sharing. Would love to try a new craft...wish there were more hours in the day.
eddybunch@juno.com
The embroidery on the bunny's shirt is so sweet. I also love the little journals. What a cute book, looks like a fun day of "playing"!
Amdezo on Ravelry
Why do we need to sleep? So many fun things to try, to enjoy! Thanks for introducing us to another craft/crafter!
So cute. Would love to win!
mkjewett@aol.com
rav id - grammiknit
Felted wool is irresistible! I'm always looking for more ways to use it. I'd LOVE the book!
gramzie on Ravelry
Darling little critters - and they all look pretty easy to do! Fun with the grandkids this summer!
What cute toys! I have wanted to work with felt for a while and I think this may be the inspiration I need to actually give it a try. I am looking forward to seeing your finished bear.
Cute book, thanks for letting us know about it.
Ravelry name: JoolieKnits
That is so unique! Would love to try it.
flowerdancer on Ravelry
Cute! I love working with felt.
melonkelli AT gmail DOT com
Cute! I love working with felt.
melonkelli AT gmail DOT com
Can't wait to try these with my 7 year old daughter - hoping they can come to life and live in the Waldorf dollhouse she is getting for her birthday in May.
Your finished toys are so sweet! My young daughters would love the items from this book. Thanks for the giveaway! tuxbird on Ravelry
What an adorable book!! I would love to try some of those!
amoffatt on ravelry!!
I'm inspired by seeing these adorable animals from the book and the ones you made! I'd love to make some for my 7-year old. Fingers crossed!
My email is daisygirl12us@yahoo.com
Fingers crossed!
I love your bunny! The book is adorable too. What cute projects!
nevh926@gmail.com
Oh, what lovliness!! I don't like pulling out my sewing machine, but most projects seem too daunting to handstitch, but these little gems would be the perfect projects for fun and for gift giving!
RavID: naycha
So cute cute cute. Great work...Liz
Love these, my 3 boys would go crazy for them and I could probably even enlist the help of my oldest (5 years) who is happy to take on any craft project. Thanks for sharing!
Rav: asiljo
Love these, my 3 boys would go crazy for them and I could probably even enlist the help of my oldest (5 years) who is happy to take on any craft project. Thanks for sharing!
Rav: asiljo
Love these, my 3 boys would go crazy for them and I could probably even enlist the help of my oldest (5 years) who is happy to take on any craft project. Thanks for sharing!
Rav: asiljo
Oh, how I adore this book -- and your bunny! My daughter and I would be sewing up a storm. Thanks for the great giveaway chance! craftykansan on Ravelry
I wasn't familiar with that book, thanks for posting all the pictures. You are so right, it is a great book, and I would love to have it, as I have four darling great grandchildren who I know would love a selection of these sweet designs for their playtime!
I see a couple of your designs that I'm going to have to get next month!
LadyJustina
So cute!
sarahdluck (ravelry)
Thanks for posting - I'd love to try making some for my grandkids!! Love everything that you do!! Thanks, pcj412 (Ravelry)
I'd love to try these! I just love handmade toys of all kinds. :)
Laura
laurachandler6@yahoo.com
Too cute!
Email: rfoster515@gmail.com
I would love to try some of the designs in her book. They are so cute
happyknitter1@hotmail.com
These are awesome. I can't wait to try these out.
happyknitter1@hotmail.com
This looks like a perfect book to share with my teenage seamstress. I would love to try the handmade books in my Playing With Books class this summer. What fun!
what adorable toys for my young great nieces....and the mini journals for myself!!!
adorable little toys for my young great nieces....and the mini journals just for me!!
Love hand sewing! Teachermom on rav
Very, very cute! Would love to make some of these projects myself.
toomanyufos on Ravelry
That little mouse is adorable!
I would love to get this book :)
Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
Oh so cute. Want to make these with my grandbabies just like my Mom did with me and my 5 siblings. Love working with felt. does your mouse have a tail?? xoxo
These are the cutest! Thanks for the chance to win.
These are so sweet. Thanks for the chance to win.
How adorable!!! I would love to give this a try :D chef-drea@sbcglobal.net
I will be making a book for my new granddaughter this weekend.
jessica
The mouse is adorable. Love the little handstitched detail. And working with felt eliminates the need to hem and finish edges. The projects look very doable. I can see making numerous journals for dear friends.
madknitter07 on ravelry
vennie@centurytel.net
Awww! Your little mouse is soooo cute! I wanna make one! Please enter my name to win this amazing book. I'm 'treblemaker' in Ravelry. xox
Thanks for all the glowing praise of my book! I really appreciate it. Glad to know it still inspires.
Charming little creatures--Kata's work is so imaginative, and yours takes it a step further! Can't wait to make some of these!
These are so cute!
AbbyEBee on Ravelry
What a treat! Thank you (and the publisher!) so much for sharing with us!
bookboxer on ravelry
Too cute!!
Rav I'd: Suuzzeeq
Too cute!!!
Rav I'd: Suuzzeeq
Darling! I would love to try those projects.
toemma(at)gmail.com
These are SO CUTE. I'm usually not into felted things, but omg, I love! I am EmilyPotato on ravelry.
Very cute. lynzward@hotmail.com
Very cute. lynzward@hotmail.com
These look like they have so much character. Thank you for letting us know about your impression and experiences after reading this fun book!
Lisa
LRLSPENCER@yahoo.com
So cute! Thanks for posting this! I love felt almost as much as I love Itty Bitty knitting!
Wolfamy@bellsouth.net
Love it! Thanks for sharing:)
Amy.wolfamy@gmail.com
I too, cannot resist the charm of handmade toys. even if i don't win the giveaway, this book will be going on my amazon wishlist!
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