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Oven mitts

Posted on 21 March 2021 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Hand-made oven mitts

One of the unfinished projects that has been lurking in my sewing room has been oven mitts. Long ago, I bought some Insul-Bright insulated wadding, and I set it aside with some kitchen print fabric with the intention of making … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged 2020 UFO tally, binding, kitchen things, scrap projects, small hand-made gifts, stash busting

UFO update

Posted on 26 July 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Top made with Liberty fabric

I have not yet shared my May UFO because it is away being long-arm quilted. May’s UFO, a sampler quilt, was such a large project that I set myself a far more modest goal for June: finish a top that … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged 2020 UFO tally, buttons, clothes, dressmaking, Liberty, sewing clothes

Kokeshi cushion

Posted on 11 May 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Cushion featuring patchwork kokeshi dolls

I have finished another UFO! This one dates from 2018. My April goal was to turn this kokeshi panel into a cushion. I made it originally as a humidicrib cover with fabric remnants I had bought in Japan, but when … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Sewing Tagged 2020 UFO tally, cushions, foundation paper piecing, hand quilting, Japan, piping, small hand-made gifts, zippers

Cottage sewing case

Posted on 25 February 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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House sewing kit made by Granny Maud's Girl

I started this sewing case a little over two years ago. I was on leave before starting a new job in January 2018, and I thought I would quickly whip up this whimsical sewing kit in a weekend. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged 2020 UFO tally, felt, needle cases, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts

More blue

Posted on 8 February 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Blue Liberty hexagon cushion

I started this cushion last March. It happened because I was neatly folding my Liberty stash. We could say that Marie Kondo prompted this cushion. I was admiring the pretty blue fabrics as I folded them and was inspired to … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Sewing Tagged 2020 UFO tally, cushions, hand quilting, hexagons, Liberty, piping, quilting, zippers

Little finishes

Posted on 10 January 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Lola pouches made with bird print

Before Christmas, I whipped up a handful of Lola zipper pouches to give away as Christmas and birthday presents. I started with the intention of making two pouches with some sort of bird or cat print for a colleague, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged Dresden plates, hexagons, Lola, Patchwork Please!, pincushions, pompoms, pouches, scrap projects, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts, zippers

Useful pots to put things in

Posted on 14 October 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Hand-made purple floral tote bag

Like the characters of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, I do love a useful pot (bag or other container) to put things in. If you are unfamiliar with the story about Eeyore’s birthday and useful pots to put things in, here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged bags, baskets, denim, knitting bags, small hand-made gifts, wardrobe organisation, zippers

Donkey

Posted on 12 August 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Hand-made felt donkey, made using RicRac's 'Stable Mates' pattern

I have followed Jodie Carleton and her blog for a long time. It was always hilarious. Her blog, like many, is updated less and less as crafty types switch to Instagram, but her humour remains infectious, and her patterns are … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged clothes, donkeys, dressmaking, felt, sewing clothes, toys

Shopping bag

Posted on 21 April 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Foldaway shopping bag made by Granny Maud's Girl

I started sewing the little patchwork panel for this shopping bag in June last year. Why did it take me so long to finish? All was going swimmingly, but as I was about to sew closed the turning opening in … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged bags, English paper piecing, small hand-made gifts, snaps

Swapsies

Posted on 1 April 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Patchwork pouch and mat

I had not taken part in a swap in a very long time, so when I spotted the call for sign-ups for the #petitepatchworkswap, I put my hand up even though the sensible side of my brain knew that my … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged appliqué, bags, English paper piecing, hand quilting, hexagons, Liberty, linen, Patchwork Please!, pouches, quilting, small hand-made gifts, swaps

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Who is Granny Maud’s Girl?

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Granny Maud's Girl

My name is Carla, and I am a craft addict. I wish I had half the sewing and knitting talents of Granny Maud, my great-grandmother. Practice makes perfect!

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I stopped actively updating this blog in 2021, but I do read and reply to comments, and I am still sewing, knitting and crocheting.
If you have been inspired by the projects or tutorials on this blog, please share your photos on Instagram (@grannymaudsgirl).
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