It can be hard to find the perfect toy to make for older boys who are all about action and adventure. What could be better than their own set of ninjas, ready for battle! These are a great quick and easy project that would be suitable for any skill level.
There have been multiple sightings of life from another planet around the outskirts of Melbourne. It appears that after all these years of speculation: another life form truly does exist! Preliminary reports are that this alien does in fact "come in peace" and wishes only to be cuddled, loved and welcomed into your home.
Who doesn't love dolphins? They are universally loved by boys, girls, young and old due to their beautiful nature, and let's face it - they are just too darned cute! Make yourself this cuddly version to bring the magic of the ocean into your home. Dee-Dee is a quick and simple project that will appeal to all.
Make and personalise this hobby horse for all the little boys and girls in your life. This size is recommended for a 4-6 year old child but it can be adjusted in length to suit any age.
Five cute little penguins make a Penguin Parade! These cute little guys are very simple to make so they are perfect for beginner sewers or even young sewers. Enjoy making a Penguin Parade of your own.
Claudine the cat comes from France. She loves to lounge in the sun, eating sardines and of course she is ever so stylish! Why not line her wrap-around skirt with another favourite fabric to make it reversible?
Here is 'Chick' our little birdie friend, and her life partner 'Chirp', together they make up 'Twitter'. Such a perfectly content couple and they are now ready to take the next step; building a cute and cozy nest together in your home. Enjoy!
These two make quite a pair. I am sure they are busy discussing the problems of the world. Do you have an EMOtional teen in your life? Surely they would love to share their hopes, dreams and complaints with Anna and SeBATstian.
Peppermint is the first of Melly & Me's cute little monsters. She is very young, very cute and absolutely loves pink lollypops. She certainly looks like she has a lot to say, but so far she hasn't made a peep!
Meet Rudy the red nosed reindeer! Rudy is the perfect little friend to grace any shelf or table over Christmas. He is also a fabulous gift or stocking filler. Just remember if making for young children to leave the buttons off for safety.
Meet the black sheep of the family. He never does what he is told, he just always has to be an 'individual' (Hmmm, sound like anyone you know?) And where would a black sheep be without a white one to keep him on the straight and narrow? I wonder which one you are ...
Here are Bonzer & Beaut, otherwise known as Mr. And Mrs. Koala. They make a fabulous pair and just love their home, Australia. 'Bonzer' and 'Beaut' are two Aussie slang words with the same meaning - Great or Fantastic!
Pippi the horse reminds Melly of her days as a horse obsessed teen. If she could have picked a horse as a girl then Pippi would have been the one. Pippi would look great decorating a girls room or could be used as a play toy for a younger child.
Binky is a cute and cuddly creature that would be loved by anyone! Make him up using scraps or left over fabrics in multiple colour ways to brighten up any child's day.
This is "Acute". He is an alien type creature designed during a trip to a hospital. The girls asked a nurse for a piece of paper to scribble on and Acute materialized on paper. They also noticed the word "acute" written on the back of the paper and that is how he got his name.
This "Bambino" set is a perfect gift to make for a mother in waiting or that special baby in your life. The girls have made this set up in neutral colours that would be great for any baby but you could easily make it more suited to a boy or a girl.
Finished size:
Blankee - 16" (40cm)
Book - 7" x 7 ½"(17.5cm x 18.5cm)
These sweet little birdies in nests are the perfect gift to mark a special occasion. Simply tie a cardboard tag with a message around Birdie's neck before you give one away. They look adorable packaged in a little box with tissue paper.
Florence has just joined the "Melly & Me" family. She is a real trendsetter, with her frilly orange shorts and legs to die for. She has found true love with her Dudley - look out for his pattern below.
Welcome to the world, Hooty and Tweet! Mel and Rosalie couldn't decide if they were owls or birds so they decided to make one of each. Each little guy has so much character and would look gorgeous sitting on your mantle piece or window sill. Enjoy!
Finished size: 5" tall (13cm) excluding legs and plume
Phoebe the elephant would be a cute addition to any shelf or bed! She is robust and sweet and would look beautiful paired up with her best friend Ellie.
Finished size: 11" tall x 9" long x 5" wide (28cm x 23cm x 13cm)
Introducing Ellie the Elephant. She is such a sweet little girl who would melt any heart. In her summer tunic and pantaloons, she is all ready for fun in the sun.
This adorable pair of fish are perfect to cuddle as well as being perfect decoration for any shelf. Make them fun and vibrant or colour co-ordinated to match your décor.
Finished size:
Large Fish - 10" x 6½" (26cm x 17cm)
Baby Fish - 5½" x 4½" (14.5cm x 12cm)
Blossom the Butterfly is the perfect little friend to liven up any child's bedroom. You can choose to substitute the stitchery for a beautiful fabric print or reduce the pattern to make smaller butterflies. String them up from the ceiling in different sizes to make a perfect baby mobile.
This doll is so cute but also has a serious attitude! Her name came through a naming competition on the Melly and Me blog. "We think it fits her perfectly."
Meet Silly Bunny and Silly Bunny. These little guys have been constant companions to Mel and Rosalie over the past six months. "They came to hospital and on our family holiday. We love them and hope you do too!"
Meet Mrs. Perkins the long legged giraffe! We don't know why she is called Mrs. Perkins, but she knows! Please remember that any toys made with buttons are not safe for small children.
Don't be scared! Dilbert the dinosaur would fit in any family. He is a very friendly and sometimes shy little fella who will soon find a place in anyone's heart.
These dolls were created to have an Asian Cartoon feel and have been named
after the Korean word for imagination. These dolls are really cute in both
sizes and are perfect toys for any age from new born babies through to more grown up kids - like us!
Finished size: Large Sangsang - 9" (22cm) tall Small Sangsang - 7" (18cm) tall
This little creature was created while practicing with making softies. We fell in love with him and had so much positive feedback that we decided he needed to become a pattern. Mozzie is a great toy for boys and girls alike and is also great for us grown-up kids, too!
Little Kitty came about quite by accident. We combined the patterns of two softies we had been playing around with to create a gift for two little girls in The Netherlands. We fell in love with the resulting Kitties and a pattern had to follow!
Here is a lovely pair of rabbits to decorate your home. Hang them on a wall or sit them on a shelf ... either way, they will make you smile every time you see them! You can make these rabbits for children; if you do, remember not to use any buttons.