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The image shows a red miniature stocking and a green miniature stocking hung over a doll-sized fireplace. The text says, "free mini stocking pattern."
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Make miniature Christmas stockings with today’s free sewing pattern #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasCrafts

Please scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. Today’s tutorial video shows you how to make a Christmas stocking for your 1:6 scale dollhouse or diorama. Yes, I’ve posted this tutorial and this stocking pattern before, but two years ago I remastered the tutorial video to include a voice-over … Continue reading Make miniature Christmas stockings with today’s free sewing pattern #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasCrafts

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On a white background, we see an array of Celtic knots forming green and blue squares, all of which seem to be linked together by circles of red. This Celtic knot pattern has been made into a fabric, which can be purchased at Chelly Wood's shop on Spoonflower, a fabric website. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in one corner of this Celtic knot patterned fabric swatch.
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Celtic Knots and Patterns… Celebrating Celtic Heritage with Style #Scotland #Art

Some of you are already aware that I’ve begun experimenting with painting and fabric design. I now have an account on Spoonflower where you can see and (if you’re interested) purchase the fabrics I’ve designed. Of course I’m just learning how to make my own fabrics, and I’m by no means an expert at this point. However I’m particularly proud of the fabric I designed … Continue reading Celtic Knots and Patterns… Celebrating Celtic Heritage with Style #Scotland #Art

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A background of plaid includes lines of dark green, black, Kelly green, and a very thin line of peach or tan. In the center is a large medallion in a peach or tan color. The medallion has been watercolor painted with Kelly green seahorses, their tails whipping into tight swirls. Beneath the center floral motif of the medallion, two seashells are depicted with swirling lines. This Celtic shield reminds us of the central animal and artistic figures in the Witham Shield, which is designed with swirling animals that have been interpreted as swans. The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears at the bottom of the swatch of plaid fabric.
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Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs… What do you think? #CelticArt #CelticKnot

  Did you know that Wood, my last name, is Scottish? When my aunt visited Scotland, she was surprised by how many Scottish people shared our last name. In fact, the Wood clan has its own registered plaid! (It’s a little different from the plaid I designed, which you’ll see later in this blog post.) Like many people, I’ve done my DNA analysis, and my … Continue reading Ancient Celtic artwork inspired my fabric designs… What do you think? #CelticArt #CelticKnot

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A simple graphic of a turquoise blue button sits atop a purple gingham fabric background, with the Chelly Wood dot com logo in the lower left corner of this thumbnail image.
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Here’s how I sew a miniature button on a doll’s shirt, coat, or dress… #Miniature #Sewing

Please scroll down to the bullets for links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. *Please note: when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include Amazon, Etsy, and the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To learn more about … Continue reading Here’s how I sew a miniature button on a doll’s shirt, coat, or dress… #Miniature #Sewing

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The image shows a fourth of July drawstring bag that kids can use for collecting candy at parades or for Halloween. The text reads "free drawstring bag pattern with pocket." An image is shown of a simple drawstring bag, and inside the see-through pocket, it has the name "Jacob" showing through the mesh pocket.
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How to make a drawstring candy bag for 4th of July candy… #July4th #Parade

Please scroll down past the image of a fireworks stand to find the dimensions for your drawstring bag… Today is a national holiday in the United States. It’s the day we celebrate Independence Day (our independence from British rule). There will be parades, picnics, and fireworks all across the USA. And at our 4th of July parades, typically candy is thrown from the parade participants … Continue reading How to make a drawstring candy bag for 4th of July candy… #July4th #Parade

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A square thumbnail includes images of a handmade doll's purse, text that states "doll's purse with pocket" and a little DIY labeled sewing graphic. This thumbnail image accompanies a how-to blog post with tutorial video showing how to make a doll's purse (fits fashion dolls like Barbie and Pedigree Sindy).
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How to make a purse for fashion dolls #DIY #FashionDolls

  Looking for the measurements for making your fashion-doll-sized purse? You’ve come to the right place! Today’s tutorial video shows how to make a sweet little purse for fashion dolls, and it even has a tiny pocket that you can put your doll’s accessories in! So if you scroll down to the second set of bullets, I’ve listed the measurements for each piece of this … Continue reading How to make a purse for fashion dolls #DIY #FashionDolls

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Within a turquoise blue frame, we see a lazy susan turntable with a gingham cotton coverlet, sitting on a kitchen table with a chair in the background. Inside the lazy susan are two spice bottles and a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. The text reads "free sewing pattern" while an arrow points to the gingham coverlet on the lazy susan turntable.
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How to make a washable lazy susan cover — easy cleaning! #LazySusan #Condiments

Please scroll down to the bullets for the free printable PDF sewing pattern and links to any additional relevant tutorial videos. I needed a lazy susan for my kitchen because my condiments and spices were being kept in a messy pileup on the counter. So I bought a lovely wicker and wooden lazy susan from Blubird Haven Giftshop on Etsy. I planned to keep olive … Continue reading How to make a washable lazy susan cover — easy cleaning! #LazySusan #Condiments

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In a bright sky blue frame, a woman's hand holds a small cardboard which houses sew on snaps or poppers.
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Let’s talk about snaps/poppers! (How to Sew Snap Fasteners Tutorial Video) #Crafting #Sewing

  Today’s tutorial video is simple enough. It shows you how to sew snap fasteners (AKA poppers) onto a doll’s shirt or coat. And yes, I’ve made tutorials on this topic before, but in the past, you had to choose: am I sewing snaps/poppers that have a hole in the middle? Or am I sewing snaps/poppers that DON’T have a hole in the middle? Today’s … Continue reading Let’s talk about snaps/poppers! (How to Sew Snap Fasteners Tutorial Video) #Crafting #Sewing

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How to make a pair of sandals for dolls using elastic and craft foam… #AmericanGirl #WellieWishers

Scroll down to the third set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Today’s tutorial video is, once again, an older tutorial that I’ve re-mastered to include voiceover. I’m trying to gradually revisit those older text-only videos and add voice over to them because a.) it helps Google Translate to offer the instructions into another language on my YouTube channel and b.) it gives … Continue reading How to make a pair of sandals for dolls using elastic and craft foam… #AmericanGirl #WellieWishers

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Click on the "Website Navigation Guide" button to learn more about how to navigate on ChellyWood.com, to find the free doll clothes sewing patterns and tutorial videos you need, to make a whole wardrobe of doll clothes for your doll or dolls.
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How to find free doll clothes sewing patterns online @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns

Navigating on ChellyWood.com You’ve reached the page that shows how to navigate ChellyWood.com, to find the free printable PDF sewing patterns for making doll clothes to fit the doll you’re wanting to sew for. If you want to find just baby doll clothes sewing patterns, you may find this tutorial video helpful too. If you’re looking for Barbie doll clothes patterns, this tutorial video is … Continue reading How to find free doll clothes sewing patterns online @ ChellyWood.com #Sewing #DollClothesPatterns

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On a purple gingham background, a hand holds a sewing needle for hand stitching, and the entire image is surrounded by a heart shape made by the thread from the eye of the needle. This is a silhouette image on the purple gingham background.
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A Christmas Gift Idea to Give Yourself #SelfLove #Christmas

I’m a school librarian in my “day job,” but I’ll be retiring this summer. And once retired, I was hoping to make more classes like the two I’m currently offering through C&T Publishing’s Creative Spark online learning platform. Last year, most of the money I did earn toward maintaining this website, was through my online courses. But to be perfectly honest with you, the year … Continue reading A Christmas Gift Idea to Give Yourself #SelfLove #Christmas

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The image shows a close-up photo of a 1:6 scale doll or action figure's sword, sword belt, and scabbard, as worn by a one six scale Made to Move Ken doll. The words "free pattern" are shown in white at an angle above the photo, and the Chelly Wood dot com logo appears above the photo at the right. The entire image is framed by a purple cotton background with tiny white polka dots.
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Make a sword for your fashion dolls or action figures with today’s tutorial and bell guard pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Fencing #RenFaire

Scroll down to the second set of bullets for the free PDF sewing patterns. Many of my regular followers have noticed that I’ve been remastering my older videos. I’m doing this for a couple of reasons: First, by adding voiceover, my tutorials can be translated into various languages. Second, people who are visually impaired also enjoy “watching” YouTube, but without the audio piece to these … Continue reading Make a sword for your fashion dolls or action figures with today’s tutorial and bell guard pattern @ ChellyWood.com #Fencing #RenFaire

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the image shows a little 1:6 scale handmade cardboard chair in a Renaissance or medieval style. The text reads "free pattern!" and beside the photo of the handmade cardboard chair, there's an overlay of the free printable PDF pattern for making the chair out of cardboard. Go to ChellyWood.com to download and print this cardboard chair pattern so you can make your own Barbie-sized chairs.
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Let’s make a little cardboard chair for Barbie w/today’s FREE pattern! #DIYBarbie #DIYcrafts

  Today I’m taking an older tutorial, re-vamping it, adding voiceover, and generally updating it. This tutorial video will show you how to make a Renaissance chair in 1:6 scale (Barbie sized) for your dioramas for fashion dolls and similar-sized action figures. Before we dive into this project, I need to make my required disclaimer statement: As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. … Continue reading Let’s make a little cardboard chair for Barbie w/today’s FREE pattern! #DIYBarbie #DIYcrafts

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The image shows a fourth of July drawstring bag that kids can use for collecting candy at parades or for Halloween. The text reads "free drawstring bag pattern with pocket." An image is shown of a simple drawstring bag, and inside the see-through pocket, it has the name "Jacob" showing through the mesh pocket.
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Let’s make a simple drawstring bag, for kids to gather candy in at the 4th of July #Parade #July4thCrafts

To make today’s pattern… Cut a rectangular piece of paper 15 inches wide by 18 inches long. On one of the 18 inch long sides, write “Fold Line” and make arrows that point to the edge of the paper. Next, draw a casing line 3 inches from the top of the rectangle. You should end up with something like this: *Please note: when you click … Continue reading Let’s make a simple drawstring bag, for kids to gather candy in at the 4th of July #Parade #July4thCrafts

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The text reads "DIY plush hanger" over the top of a photograph of a fancy hanger made of cloth with a ribbon tied at the neck of the hanger's hooking mechanism.
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Making a plush, fabric-covered hanger for your closet! #DIY #CraftProject

Please scroll down to the bullets for additional relevant tutorial videos. There’s no pattern for today’s craft project, and it’s not a doll-sized hanger this time, just a regular hanger for you to put your clothes on, in your own closet. I made my Parisian plush hangers as a birthday gift for my sister-in-law, Cindy Wood, who deeply appreciated the gift. But I have to … Continue reading Making a plush, fabric-covered hanger for your closet! #DIY #CraftProject

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