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Infinity scarf

Infinity scarf An infinity scarf with a twist. The twist helps it lie better when doubled up around the next and also helps keep it on the shoulders if worn as a shawl as below. This was originally in my FB group in the files until withdrawn. After a few requests, I have now included in this weeks freebie blog series for Christmas.  Download tutorial here     It can be made from a variety of fabrics – woven, faux […]

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Christmas Patchwork Stocking

Christmas Patchwork Stocking This pattern is based on the Victorian scrap quilt method. Where they’d use a mix of different scraps and quilt them together for an eclectic effect.  It’s a great way to use lots of random left over woven pieces and ribbons to create something useful for you, your family or for presents. It’s a good size, roomy stocking with lots of space for presents, oranges and sweets. Download tutorial here Download pattern pieces here As you can […]

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Lollipops

Lollipops Fun fabric Lollipops, almost as good as the real thing. Though people who mistake them for the real thing will be probably most disappointed!  These look great hung up in a tree or along the mantelpiece in a garland. Experiment with stripes or spots for a fantastic Christmas display. Download Lollipop tutorial here Download Lollipop pattern here They look particularly good with green, red and white stripes (or any combination of the 3) as it gives them that fresh […]

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Fabric Bon Bon

Fabric Bon Bons Little fabric Bon Bon sweets – a perfect use for little scraps of fabric.  Filled with the right type of scent, they are also perfect to put into drawers to keep clothes smelling fresh and repel moths. You can also just use toy stuffing and have them unscented. They also make fun decorations around the house and double up as produce for toy kitchens! Download Bon Bons tutorial here   This tutorial gives the dimensions to make […]

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Candy Canes

Candy Canes Candy canes always look delightfully festive on the tree, or around the house as decorations. Unfortunately they can sometimes be too tempting for little hands or paws (looking at my dog right here!!!), so I created a pattern to get all the festivity with none of the chewed up canes spat out by a thieving hound. This pattern will allow you to make your own long lasting ones from fabric, they can be scented or unscented. Striped or […]

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Christmas gift sacks

Christmas sack Tutorial Todays post will give you the basics of making your own gift sacks – these can be for Christmas or birthdays with the appropriate fabric. Either way, it can help you save time in just putting all the presents inside without any need for wrapping paper, bows or sellotape. They can be used again and again for years with some care saving on waste and plastic.   Click here to download the tutorial instructions For this tutorial, […]

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Rustic Reindeer Garland

Rustic Reindeer Garland If you are looking for the perfect challenge for Christmas sewing for personal or gifts, then look no further; my Rustic Reindeer and sleigh garland is perfect for adorning your fireplace,  Christmas tree or anywhere your imagination takes you. It is also an economical design as it only takes up a fat quarter in materials (excluding notions and stuffing). Click here to downland the pattern and tutorial The Reindeer and Sleigh can be made up with lovely […]

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Rowan Tree Basic/Close fit difference explanation

Rowan Tree Turtleneck Top – Difference between close and basic fit This top comes in two fit versions; Close and Basic. The body and neckline is the same on both. The difference is in the body arm scye and sleeve shapes. As you can see from the example picture, the close fit is smaller in the arm scye area and is a closer fit in the sleeves area. It just has wearable ease in the arm scye area. The basic […]

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Projection Run and Play week 3 – Signature Style

Everyday Adventures – Signature style So I made it through to the final week – hoorah. Thanks so much to those who voted for us. The boys are very excited about getting through to the last week. The final theme was Signature Style – it didn’t take me long to consider my title concept. Most of my pattern designs are built around having fantastical adventures but also clothing that can be worn everyday.  My boys come home from school and […]

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Project run and play week 2 – Holiday fashion

Holiday fashion – Festive,forage and glow So I made it through to the next round of run and play and this weeks theme is Holiday Fashion! If you would like to vote for my project or any other designers project in this season, please go to Project run and play. Autumn/winter is such a busy time for us with foraging for the last of the berries/hips etc and taking part in various events such as lighting up the town lantern […]

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Project run and play week 1 – on location

Croeso i Gymru – Welcome to Wales Land of dragons, castles, myths and legends Wales might be small in size but it’s big in history. It has the most castles per square mile in Europe, it’s the birthplace of Myrddin (Merlin) and  Arthurian myths (as well as many other legends) and it possibly has one of the coolest flags in the World. How many other countries have a Dragon as their emblem! The first theme for project run and play […]

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About me

About me Hi – I’m Jodi, aka Mother Grimm. I live in the hinterland of mid Wales, aka the back of beyond. I’ve always loved making things and have spent most of my life adapating RTW clothes and clothing patterns; to fit myself or have a unique style. I am one of those people who looks at an item and thinks, I could make that at home for twice the price😄 My grandmothers and aunt taught me how to hand […]

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Website launch

Hi, welcome to my new website. Please let me know if you notice any broken links or missing pages. There’s a sale on all this week – keep an eye on the MotherGrimm facebook group for the information and codes. 

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