🐍 Fun Projects To Try This Month

Published: Fri, 01/24/25

Updated: Sat, 01/25/25

Hello -

Is anyone else bunkering down during this frigid mid-winter week? We are, and that means all things cozy! I’m excited to share some fun older projects below, plus a sneak peek at what I’ve been up to in the studio. Between sewing, planning, board games, and bundled-up outdoor adventures, it’s been a creative and busy season. Stay tuned and get inspired with these projects!

Thanks for reading! – Cathi

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Felt Chain Snake Sewing Pattern

Lunar New Year celebrations are underway around the world. This year marks the Year of the Wood Snake so it seems appropriate to share this fun plushie that you can make.

Free Plush Sewing Patterns

Hungry Fish Plushie

I originally designed this for my son as a educational tool for learning shapes as a toddler.

GET THE PATTERN

Simple Puppy Plush

Like most of my sewing patterns, this plush pug sewing pattern is a beginner-friendly project.

GET THE FREE PATTERN

Giant Centipede Plush

If you ask a three-year-old what plush toy they would like, you might get a strange answer like "centipede." The results are worth it!

MAKE IT

Other DIYs to Make

Take It Easy Bag

"The pattern came together really easily and the instructions are awesome."
– Pattern Tester

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Plush Toy Filling

I always make sure to have a stash of Poly-fil in my studio so I never run mid-project. It's my favorite fiber filling to use for all my plush sewing patterns.

Get it (on sale) here.