Thumbnail image shows a vintage Sunshine Family female character doll wearing a handmade dress with a green skirt and white bodice. The text reads "free sewing pattern!"

Share a memory of the Sunshine Family dolls and, of course, I have a free pattern for you! #SummerFashion #Sewing

Scroll down to the second set of bullets to download the free printable PDF sewing pattern.* When I got my Sunshine Family dolls, I was already in junior high. I’d been babysitting for a family that lived near us, so I made the excuse that I’d be taking them with me to share with the children I was babysitting. But I really bought myself the … Continue reading Share a memory of the Sunshine Family dolls and, of course, I have a free pattern for you! #SummerFashion #Sewing

The image shows a hand-embroidered firefighter bear in a facsimile of Smokey the Bear. His face and other parts of this stuffed animal are hand stitched and embroidered. This embroidery and sewing project can be found at ChellyWood.com including free printable sewing patterns and tutorial videos.

This ranger #bear is great for #summer #camping trips! Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com

When I was a little girl, I had a Smokey-the-Bear toy that I took with me everywhere.  For this week’s free sewing pattern, I’ve created a similar “firefighter bear” or “ranger bear” in blue jeans. Are you looking for a toy to make for both boys and girls to enjoy this summer? My firefighter bear could be just what you’re looking for. With this week’s … Continue reading This ranger #bear is great for #summer #camping trips! Free patterns @ ChellyWood.com