Berry Birdy

Mini Pinnies are showing up everywhere! Have you made one yet? This mini cupcake has been one of my favs and will be featured in Make Modern Magazine in the coming year! I thought it would be fun to share with you my pattern and instructions so that you can make one too! It only takes a few scraps of fabric, felt, embroidery thread, and a coin or metal washer.  I'd love to see yours when you finish, so don't forget to tag me on it on IG and please always post where the pattern came from so others can try it too. :) Happy sewing! FIND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LINK BELOW; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eNC8nfbHCYscgcj7rZLNP4GspszObP94/view?usp=sharing

Sew-a-longs are quite popular on Facebook and Instagram with the ability to post lovely creations every day and share the wonderful things we have been working on together in groups.  The most recent one I have participated in was hosted by the delightful @tinkerellen on IG.  I have included some pics of the little gems I have been sewing up, and have had a few requests for a couple of the patterns! I am overjoyed when there are others that would like to create the things that I have made :) The instructions are for the strawberry hexie pinnie and the snail pinnie.  The hexie is paper pieced, so you will need to print out the pattern and the sew onto the paper with the paper pieced method, then sew the entire front onto a back fabric leaving one side open to turn.  Then, stuff with batting and if you like, sew a little ribbon on to the last edge. For the Snail Pinne;  You will need to print out the pattern, then cut out your shapes from the paper. ...

Welcome to my blog, and information about the upcoming #microminisal which will be starting May 1st - 31st. There was some fantastic minis made last year, and I couldn't help but do it again this year. If you would like to take part in the Sew-A-Long (aka SAL), simply follow me on Instagram at Berry_Birdy for updates, and #microminisal to see who is participating and their tiny, cute little entries to win some fabulous prizes! What's a Micro Mini? It's a teeny, tiny little mini quilt that is 8" or smaller. (Last year it was 6" and I decided that 8" may be better for those who are trying out tiny sewing for the first time :)). How do I participate? Follow Berry_Birdy on IG and use #microminisal when posting your amazing small creations on Instagram so everyone can see, and you will have the chance to win some cool prizes! You can use whatever sewing or quilting technique you wish, with your own pattern, or any design you like. Every week there will b...

Remember making these with your friends?  I always liked to create funny messages for my friends to choose! Now you can make one that will last...out of fabric! This pattern is great even for a beginner sewer who is familiar with a sewing machine, and comes with photos and instructions to help you put it together. Have fun!

I've been working on a few new patterns, and with the help of some very good pattern testers, they are ready to be posted in my Etsy Shop.  I am having fun creating some tiny little things lately (along with my micro mini dresdens) and am really excited about this tiny "Perogy Pouch".  It is about 3 3/4" wide, and there is no hand stitching on it... which means it is quite fast to make. I also included in the pattern an alternate size option, in case this is a little too small for a beginner... I personally think it's a perfect way to use up those zippers that are super small and for some reason, I had lots of them in my zipper stash! No exposed seams, and also has a small loop for hooking on your key chain. Head on over to my Etsy to try out the pattern for yourself :) www.etsy.com/shop/berrybirdy

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tOva2D6Ju9NJHg8WUCnSZMWQwNuR_kyR/view?usp=sharing Here is the link for the Beaver for the Canadian Summer Quilt Along!!

I am thrilled to have been chosen to be apart of the Canadian Summer Quilt Along with many other Canadian designers who created blocks that remind them of our wonderful country! I chose the Beaver and have him holding a stump of a tree that he just chewed off.  When I was growing up and went camping with my parents every summer, I remember being amazed seeing the lovely homes these creatures make. I have always had a fear of swimming, and the thought of having to swim into my house would be terrifying, so they are intriguing to me :) I am pleased to offer this pattern for your Summer Quilt along and I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did! Happy sewing! Click the link below for the PDF File. Beaver Block For Canadian Summer Quilt Along