Originally featured in Pretty Little Things 33 - Christmas, this punch needle pattern received a shimmering update in 2025 using the newly released Catona Shine. The yarn pairs beautifully with regular Catona, and with over 100 shades available, there’s sure to be a match for your Christmas colour palette! The original decorations were designed by Liz from Bizzymitts, who used Scheepjes Sunkissed and Cotton 8 to create her Punch Needle Tree Decorations. If you're new to punch needle we suggest starting with the simple tree shape, and as you become more confident, move on to the bauble, then the candy cane. Be sure to use a non-slip hoop and a suitable base fabric. Download the free pattern for the written instructions and traceable templates. Materials Scheepjes Sunkissed (100% Cotton; 50g/170m) Yarn A 006 Oceanside x 1 ballYarn B 007 Pistachio Ice x 1 ball Scheepjes Cotton Create or Cotton 8 (100% Cotton; 50g/170m) Yarn C 502 (white) x 1 ballYarn D 510 (red) x 1 ballYarn E 661 (purple) x 1 ball Opry punch needle set 75 x 25cm DMC Evenweave 28ct fabric 1 sheet light green felt 1 sheet purple felt 1 spool light green Gütermann rPET Sew-All thread 1 spool purple Gütermann rPET Sew-All thread 15cm diameter non-slip hoop Basic hand sewing kit Craft glue + spreader

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Designer Liz from Bizzymitts chose Tissu de Marie cotton fabric for this Reversible Quilted Games Board. The black and white print combined with the baize shade of green is reminiscent of gaming tables for a casino feel. Being double sided, gamers can have hours of fun with this creation. On one side, play chess or use two colours of buttons for a game of chequers. Turn it over, fold the sides up, pop the Prym press studs together to create a dice tray for anything from Dungeons and Dragons to old-school Yahtzee! Materials Tissu de Marie Cotton Dots Fabric (100% Cotton; 1.15m)115 x 50cm piece of black fabric115 x 15cm piece of white fabric Tissu de Marie Cotton Clouded Fabric (100% Cotton; 1.1m)110 x 60cm piece of green fabric 100 x 50cm piece Vlieseline 249 low loft sew-in wadding Madeira Temporary Spray Adhesive 1 spool grey Gütermann rPet Sew-All thread 1 spool green Gütermann rPet Sew-All thread 4 pairs black Prym press fasteners, 12.4mm Prym Vario Pliers with press fastener tool set Erasable Aqua Marker 20 x 17.5mm red buttons 20 x 17.5mm grey buttons Size 70 universal sewing machine needle Size 90 quilting sewing machine needle 1 piece greyboard for base, 28.5 x 28.5cm 4 pieces greyboard for sides, 28.5 x 7cm Sewing machine + supplies

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Despite all the brilliant digital devices, we believe that nothing beats paper and pen for jotting down thoughts and ideas. In the same way as crafting, writing allows us to disconnect from the tech for a while and let the creativity flow. Whether your notebook is for chemistry revision, journaling, or dreaming up a genius knitwear design, the Top Secret Notebook Cover by Liz from Bizzymitts will warn any nosey parkers not to peek! Made from cotton fabric, the A4 sleeve with internal storage pockets can be adapted to other sizes and is easily slipped onto the next book if you’re a prolific scribe! Materials Tissu de Marie Cotton Fabric (100% Cotton)150 x 100cm black60 x 60cm yellow 75 x 40cm lightweight Vlieseline fusible interlining 6 x 10cm piece clear vinyl 1 spool black Amman Silk-Finish cotton sewing thread 5cm x 20mm yellow knit elastic Size 80 sewing machine needle A4 size notebook (see measurement notes on pattern) Rotary cutter, cutting mat + quilter’s ruler Sewing machine + supplies This free pattern appears in Pretty Little Things 35 – In the Lab. Download for the written instructions and helpful schematics.

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Sometimes little ones are too excited to sleep when they know the magical Tooth Fairy is coming to visit. We all know that she patiently waits until they’re in the Land of Nod before swapping a lost tooth, so be kind and shorten her night shift with a Tooth Fairy Door Hanger! Put the shiny tooth in the molar-shaped pocket and place the hanger over the bedroom doorknob, leaving pillows undisturbed. This simple felt project embellished with an iron on patch is designed by Liz from Bizzymitts and uses minimal materials. Reinforce the hanger with your recycled cardboard and use small amounts of Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat from your stash to hand stitch the edging and embroider the finishing touches. Materials (If you are making both hangers, one ball of each shade will be sufficient.) Purple colourway Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m)110 Black x 1 ball106 Snow White x 1 ball154 Yellow Gold x 1 ball 1 sheet purple felt (for Front) Green colourway Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m)110 Black x 1 ball106 Snow White x 1 ball154 Yellow Gold x 1 ball408 Old Rosa x 1 ball1 sheet light green felt (for Front) For each hanger you will also need: 1 sheet white felt (for Back and Pocket) 30 x 40cm Vlieseline H250 fusible interfacing (to make one Door Hanger) HKM iron-on fairy patch Size 3 embroidery needle with sharp tip A4 piece of cardboard Glue stick + pink pencil

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Crafters it seems, are often booklovers too! To appeal to both, Liz from Bizzymitts has come up with a set of three Sheep Corner Page Bookmarks, each with their own distinct personality. Cut from felt and embroidered with stranded cotton, they simply slide over the corner of the page to keep your spot. They’re inexpensive and fun to make and you’re not limited to Munching Sheep, Office Sheep and Chilly Sheep! Materials given make all three bookmarks Queen’s Quality felt (100% Polyester; 2mm thick)001 (white) x 2 sheets012 (golden brown) x 1 sheet047 (light pink) x 1 sheet003 (orange) x 1 sheet052 (blue) x 1 sheet019 (green) x 1 sheet DMC Stranded Cotton embroidery thread (100% Cotton; 8m per skein)BLANC (white) x 1 skein0310 (black) x 1 skein3828 (golden brown) x 1 skein0950 (light pink) x 1 skein0699 (green) x 1 skein0947 (orange) x 1 skein3854 (light orange) x 1 skein0518 (blue) x 1 skein 90 x 40cm Vlieseline F220 fusible interlining Red colouring pencil 5 x 5cm piece tissue paper Basic sewing kit This free pattern appears in Pretty Little Things 37 – Story time, published by Scheepjes. Download for the written instructions and traceable templates.

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Mix and match fabric colours and prints to create a cheerful string of Circus Bunting. Designed by Bizzymitts, it’s perfect for parties, playrooms and little performers who love to put on a show! Individual flags are made from fat quarter bundles and strung with readymade bias binding. Practise simple appliqué on the sewing machine to add felt circles to the design and easily personalise with HKM iron-on patches! MaterialsMakes 1 length of 8-flag Bunting Tissu de Marie Fat Quarter Bundle(100% Cotton)(Note: with careful cutting, 2 mixed bundles can make 4 lengths of Bunting)Tranquil Teal x 1 packAmorous Amber x 1 pack 20 x 30cm sheet teal Queen’s Quality felt, 2mm thick 19 x 29cm piece Bondaweb 40 x 90cm Vlieseline H250 fusible interlining 1 spool yellow Amman Silk Finish Cotton No. 50 thread 2.5m yellow 20mm Dox bias binding 2 x blue HKM iron-on star patches 6 x Pronty iron-on letters to spell ‘circus’ Cardboard for cutting templates Sewing machine, basic sewing kit + iron  

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Sew a colourful Felt Sunglasses Case to keep your glasses safe and easy to find! Designer Bizzymitts chose 3mm thick felt in vivid tropical shades for the simple pattern pieces. As well as protecting the lenses, the felt will not fray and is a pleasure to stitch into without the need for an embroidery hoop. The pattern includes schematic and instructions for embroidering Liz’s palm tree and cute itsy bitsy bikini motifs with stranded cotton. Or, for a super quick embellishment, you could easily customize your case with a ready-made iron-on patch! Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat is a lovely yarn to stitch with and is used to sew the three pattern pieces together. This also gives crocheters the option to add a decorative border and hands-free strap. MaterialsMakes one case of each colour Queen’s Quality Felt (100% Polyester; 3mm thick)10 x 50cm pink10 x 50cm orange Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m)101 Yellow x 1 ball DMC Stranded CottonGreen x 1 skeinEggshell x 1 skeinYellow x 1 skeinRust x 1 skeinBlue x 1 skein 8cm square of tissue paper x 2 Basic sewing kit 1.5mm crochet hook (optional for Crochet Border and Wrist Strap) This free pattern appears in Pretty Little Things 41 – Retro Summer, published by Scheepjes. Download for the written instructions, schematics for cutting and traceable templates for the embroidery.  

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Grow your own set of nesting baskets! Made from a sturdy Cotton and Jute blend yarn featuring a constrasting embroidery stitch detail which adds a tactile quality, these practical containers showcase a modern, two-tone twist. Materials Scheepjes MIGHTY (32% Jute, 68% Cotton; 50g/80m)Yarn A: 752 Oak x 16 balls in total or x 3 (5: 9) balls per size Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m)Yarn B: 240 Amethyst x 1 ballYarn C: 392 Lime Juice x 1 ballYarn D: 399 Lilac Mist x 1 ball 4.5mm and 5.5mm crochet hooks 1 x stitch marker 3 x plywood discs to fit inside baskets (optional) 6 x leather handles 2cm x 19 (22: 24)cm (0.8 x 7.5 (8.7: 9.5)in) This is a beginner level pattern. It appears in YARN Bookazine 11 Macro Botanica, published by Scheepjes.

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Victorian women embroidered richly patterned slippers for themselves and their families, decorated with floral motifs and beadwork. Make your own felted pair in a decadent blend of Alpaca and Virgin Wool natural fibres, embellished with contrasting embroidery. Materials Scheepjes Whirligigette (80% Wool, 20% Alpaca; 100g/215m)Yarn A: 252 Teal x 1 (1) yarn cakeNote: Additional yarn cake of Whirligigette required to make swatch. Scheepjes Catona (100% Mercerised Cotton; 10g/25m)Yarn B: 249 Saffron x 1 ballYarn C: 282 Ultraviolet x 1 ballYarn D: 516 Candy Apple x 1 ballYarn E: 521 Deep Violet x 1 ball 2.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks 1 pair grey Opry shoe soles: EU Size 37/38, item no. 650245-02 EU Size 39/40, item no. 650255-02 35 x 30cm red felt, item no. 30100-722 Pattern This is a beginner level pattern. The pattern for the Boudoir Slippers appears in YARN Bookazine 12 Romance, published by Scheepjes.

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Crocheted in a Jute and Cotton blend, this mat is decorated in retro colour choices and features a woven twill binding. Inspired by the even stitches of Sashiko embroidery, it brings back memories of family days out at the beach and the comforting feel of soft, well-worn fabrics. A practical carry strap adds an extra dimension. Materials Scheepjes MIGHTY (32% Jute, 68% Cotton; 50g/80m)Yarn A: 751 Stone x 20 balls Scheepjes Catona (100% Mercerised Cotton; 50g/125m)Yarn E: 173 Bluebell x 2 balls Scheepjes Catona (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/62.5m)Yarn B: 192 Scarlet x 1 ballYarn C: 411 Sweet Orange x 1 ballYarn D: 511 Cornflower x 1 ballYarn F: 385 Crystalline x 1 ballYarn G: 383 Ginger Gold x 1 ball 2.5mm, 4mm and 4.5mm crochet hooks 30mm cotton twill tape x 5m, item no. 605032-645 2 x ø 5cm wooden rings, item no. 96314 Tapestry needle (and bodkin, optional) Binding clips Sewing machine + denim machine needle Pattern This is a beginner level pattern. The pattern for the Island Sun Mat appears in YARN Bookazine 13 Wadden, published by Scheepjes.

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Sisters, brothers, mums and dads – everyone needs a sun hat that folds up easily into a bag or pocket. The soft stripes imitate tideline ripples left by waves in the sand, and the yarn has a rustic natural quality, in keeping with the landscape. Materials Scheepjes Linen Soft (27% Linen, 47% Cotton, 26% Acrylic; 50g/135m)Yarn A: 613 x 1 (2) ball(s)Yarn B: 609 or 633 x 1 (1) ball 3.5mm crochet hook 1 x stitch marker Pattern This is a beginner level pattern. The pattern for the Tidelines Hats appears in YARN Bookazine 13 Wadden, published by Scheepjes. The bookazine is available in both English UK and Dutch, from Ravelry as a digital ebook, and also in print from Scheepjes retailers. NB This pattern has also been adapted for another yarn. To make the hats using Scheepjes Cotton Create DK, search for the Tidelines Hats: Cotton Create Edition. This version is a free pattern. 

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Create a stunning combination of 60s psychedelia and baroque crochet, embroidery and weaving, perhaps combining skills old and new. Float away on peacock shades of turquoise and vivid greens set against cherry reds and pinks, and introduce a colour pop of lime and a tassel or two to keep the good times going. Materials Scheepjes Cahlista (100% Natural Cotton; 50g/85m)Yarn A: 413 Cherry x 2 ballsYarn B: 201 Electric Blue x 1 ballYarn C: 241 Parrot Green x 1 ballYarn D: 146 Vivid Blue x 1 ball Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% Polyester; 100g/57m)Yarn E: 990 Little Mermaid x 1 ball Scheepjes Softfun (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 50g/140m)Yarn F: 2641 Citrus Lime x 1 ballYarn G: 2655 Cerise x 1 ball Scheepjes Namaste (50% Virgin Wool, 50% Acrylic; 100g/85m)Yarn H: 632 Lord of the Dance x 1 ballYarn I: 609 Peacock x 1 ball 4.5mm crochet hook KnitPro jumbo and large plastic tapestry needles with bent tip ø 20mm pompom maker ø 1.25cm x 50cm wooden dowel, holes drilled (or net curtain eyes screwed) 1cm from each end Pattern This is an intermediate level pattern. The pattern for the On The Dot Wall Hanging appears in YARN Bookazine 14 Expression, published by Scheepjes. The bookazine is available in both English UK and Dutch, from Ravelry as a digital ebook, and also in print from Scheepjes retailers.

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