Blanket Stitch Tutorial

Finally, after many requests I have finished a couple stitch tutorials. Both stitches are great to use when sewing felt pieces together.

Blanket Stitch

The blanket stitch is a popular stitch, used to make a decorative edge. You can change the effect of the end product by changing the length in between stitches, and the depth of the stitch.

Here is a video tutorial for a blanket stitch- a picture tutorial follows.



Step by step photo tutorial:



1. Thread a needle with embroidery floss. Tie a knot in one end. Put needle through felt (from in between layers).



2. Put needle through both layers of felt, about 1/4" away from your first stitch.



3. Pull thread until you have a small loop left.



4. Put needle through loop, from behind.



5. Pull thread until your stitch is snug. Don't pull too hard, or your fabric will bunch.



6. Put needle through both layers again, the same distance (1/4") apart.



7. Put needle through loop from behind. Continue this process until you are finished.

For a corner- the stitch needs to be pulled, so the floss lays at a diagonal as shown:





When finished, tie a knot to one of the last stitches, and put needle in between layers of felt- clip excess floss.





For a whip stitch tutorial, click here.

Tasty new goodies.....

Candy Coated House and Gingerbread Family


Give in to your sweet tooth with this candy coated cottage playset! Loads of luscious lollipops, and colorful candy "buttons". The sweetest gingerbread family lives here- Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister and a bitty little Baby too!

English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich Set

One of my favorite breakfasts! A fresh english muffin, large sausage (or soysage) patty, slice of yellow american cheese- and an amazingly circular fried egg. Stack them any way you like it, have a crispy hashbrown and wash it down with some fresh squeezed orange juice.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Lunch

Get out your picnic basket and pack up this fun felt meal! A peanut butter & grape jelly sandwich, cheesy curls in a little bag, a strawberry juice pouch- and don't forget about dessert! A tasty chocolate chunk cookie.

Gulf Coast Cottage PDF

Last year for my Daughters birthday- I was looking for safe, imaginative, toys. It was really difficult to be sure the items I found in stores were REALLY safe. So- I commissioned my Father to build a kitchen set from solid wood- (immediately upon it's completion it was painted pink) and there began my obsession with felt.




I had never really been a big fan of felt- (things certainly have changed) but it seemed to be a great medium to start with. Being a professional upholsterer and seamstress- it was a task that was new and exciting. And so, my designs of play food have been coming ever since.




Welcome to the grand opening for Gulf Coast Cottage PDF your new resource for fabulous DIY patterns! Now you can know exactly what the things your children play with are made from- because YOU made it!

All of the patterns I make are inspired by my children and everyday life. A small sampling of what we offer.....

Four Fabulous Felt Mini Cupcakes pattern....a sampler sure to satisfy every ones taste! Carrot cake, pink frosting with a cherry on top, cocoa lemon chiffon and a chocolate mini cuppy with a drizzle of vanilla icing. Yum!!



Get ready for Thanksgiving early with this tasty Drumstick Dinner pattern- complete with mashed potatoes & gravy, and bright baby carrots!

Invite all of your bears and dollies- it's time for a tea party! Make some Tea Party Sweets for your next get together, whether it be real OR pretend!