toys – Jay Dog Designs

Make Do and Mend

Make Do and Mend was a pamphlet issued by the British Ministry of Information in the midst of WWII. My father was of this era and he was a clever craftsman who could turn hand to most trades. A college tutor for most of his life, he was a patient and quiet man who rarely raised his voice.Continue reading “Make Do and Mend”

Easter Bunnies in Abundance

I’m making Easter Bunnies and Cheeky Chicks. Shhh, don’t tell the grandchildren. It’s a surprise to be posted along with their Easter eggs. I am using a pattern from Simply Sewing magazine featuring a free rabbit sewing pattern by Jo Carter (https://www.gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/sewing/how-to-sew-a-bunny-toy-softie/). I have plenty of fabric scraps left over from previous sewing projects andContinue reading “Easter Bunnies in Abundance”