Raw Edge Appliqué, is a fun technique I keep coming back to because I love it so much. It’s a simple, quick and easy-to-grasp technique that gives amazing results. Raw edge appliqué is simply the process of making patterns or pictures with fabric. Fabric shapes are layered on top of a background/base fabric to createContinueContinue reading “Raw Edge Appliqué- Don’t Fear the Fray”
Author Archives: Kellie at Ma & Me Designs
Pencil Bookmark
Pencil Bookmark Tutorial Back-to-school season has always had a little bit of magic, hasn’t it? My children aren’t school-aged just yet, but I still remember the excitement from my own childhood – wandering the aisles filled with notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, glue sticks and all the fun school supplies in between. That feeling never reallyContinueContinue reading “Pencil Bookmark”
The Pixie Pencil Pouch
If you’re a sucker for all things sweet and cute, look the other way or scroll as fast as you can. This is my latest pattern the Pixie Pencil Pouch. Pixie because it’s small and sweet, something like the Pixies would have made and the Pencil Pouch part just has a nice ring to it.ContinueContinue reading “The Pixie Pencil Pouch”
Sweet Iced Donuts
It’s no secret I love a good simple appliqué pattern. Something that can add a little extra lift to a project and customise it in so many ways without any hard-to-grasp techniques or too many fancy fabrics. It was one of the first ever sewing ventures I tried and fell in love with. I loveContinueContinue reading “Sweet Iced Donuts”
Happy Scrappy Coasters
Happy Scrappy Coaster Tutorial Let’s talk about scrap baskets – the overflowing kind full of tiny, awkward, too-cute-to-bin fabric pieces. The Happy Scrappy Coaster is my answer to those leftovers that deserve a second life. This round quilt-as-you-go coaster tutorial is a fun and beginner-friendly sewing project that turns fabric scraps into something both happyContinueContinue reading “Happy Scrappy Coasters”
The Patchwork Snap Pouch
I love pouches and they are a go to make. I never get sick of sewing them, they’re fun, can be customised in so many ways, and not to mention are super useful too and make the best gifts. Pouches are something everyone of all ages can use one way or another and for manyContinueContinue reading “The Patchwork Snap Pouch”
How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial
KAM Snap Tutorial KAM snaps, also known as plastic snaps or plastic fasteners, are a brilliant alternative to traditional buttons and buttonholes. They’re bright, colourful, fun – and once you know how to install them properly, they’re also incredibly quick and easy to use. Best of all, KAM snaps require no sewing, no fiddly buttonholes,ContinueContinue reading “How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial”
Bunnies & Strawberries
It’s April already and it seems I have been a little absent around here in the last two months. Opps! I have still been doing plenty of sewing behind the scenes though and what feels like just as much unpicking too! I have a new pattern coming very soon, I’m just working on the finalContinueContinue reading “Bunnies & Strawberries”
Welcome to 2022!
Hello everyone and welcome to 2022 at Ma & Me Designs! I hope you all had a happy and restful Christmas and new year. My year here has been off to a slower start than I planned, but I’ve still managed to squeeze in some sewing time of course. Including this toy train storageContinueContinue reading “Welcome to 2022!”
Apple Patch Mug Rug + FREE Printable
Who loves apples!? If you do your going to love my new pattern, the Apple patch Mug Rug. Apple because, well, its an apple and patch because it involves cute scrappy patchwork. For those of you who don’t know what a mug rug is, its this great little snack mat that’s bigger than a coasterContinueContinue reading “Apple Patch Mug Rug + FREE Printable”
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