Busy Blocks for bubs, sensory play at its best.

I have been busily working on new product lines lately. One that I am very proud to be adding to the Little Moo Collection is Busy Blocks.

What is a busy block you ask?

Busy blocks are designed to encourage sensory play, the six different sides are designed to give lots of options which can be customised to suit your babies likes. Chew rings, ribbons, different textured fabrics, crinkly sounds, rattles and pockets make this soft cube a great toy to keep babies entertained while learning through sensory play.

Here is just a few examples of this new design I have been working on -

Measuring 5.5 inches height x width, these soft cubes are the perfect size for bubs to handle.

Would you like to purchase one? They make a great baby gift and are available via my Etsy store or feel free to email me at lilmoodesigns@hotmail.com for a custom order.

Happy Shopping.
Kylie.

All for charity. Collaborate for a cause 2014.

Have you heard of the greatest, most amazing charity auction around?
Well if you haven't you need to and quickly! Collaborate for a cause is an amazing initiative founded by the wonderful Jen Kennedy from Ainslee Fox Handmade.
The idea is groups of handmade businesses get together, collaborate on an amazing item(s) which are then auctioned off with all proceeds going to a charity chosen by each group.








I have been a part of C4AC for the past two years. Each year this initiative is growing in epic proportions. The standard of work by the handmade businesses involved is sensational. This is the two collaborations I have had the privilege of being a part of this year.

 

 

 

This Glitz Mumma Pack is raising $ for Bravehearts.

Here is the link so you can see all the details.  

 

 

 

This gorgeous set is raising much needed funds for Miracle Babies. Here is the link so you can big generously.


There are so many amazing items to bid on, jump on board check out this fantastic auction and grab yourself some handmade goodies, made with lots of love and raising money for charities. What can I say Australian Handmade Rocks!

Happy Bidding
Kylie.

My first pattern is live!! Messenger bag PDF pattern for children.

Have you ever wanted to sew a gorgeous children's messenger bag like this?

Or this?

Or maybe more like this?

As you can see the options are endless!

Here is the low down -
This Little Moo Designs PDF pattern contains instructions, photographs and digitally drawn applique designs to sew a fully lined children’s messenger style bag.

With four appliqué designs included in this pattern, it is easily customised to suit children’s personalities. The pattern will show you two ways to add bias binding trim to the bag flap to make your bag design really pop.

Finished bag size approximately: height 9 inches x width 11 inches

Pattern measurements are in inches, an easy to understand measurements chart replaces the need for pattern pieces saving you printing costs.

Pattern Level:
The great thing about this messenger bag pattern is that it is designed for confident beginners, however can be customised as your skills advance.

Would you like to purchase this pattern for yourself?

You can purchase it via our Etsy Store or our Website.

I would love to see what you create with this pattern, I am so excited to finally have released this.

Happy Sewing.
Kylie.

Only one more sleep! Here is more pictures to lure you in.

Only one more sleep until the big release!!
Yes that's right the design your own messenger bag pattern by yours truly is being released via my Etsy store tomorrow! So very exciting!

Here are some more of my amazingly talented pattern testers pictures to show you how this pattern can be adapted to make it your own.

First up is Leanne from Sewn By Leanne -

Is this not the cutest version of a girly bag you have ever seen?
I love the ruffle factor and the cute bird applique is an added bonus you receive as part of this pattern!

Check out this gorgeous neon bag by Emma Maker's Designs -

Emma included the fox applique as part of her bag design (also included in the pattern) and trimmed the bag flap with pink bias to make the colour 'pop.' Fun, bright and practical!

And here is some more I have created

So if your keen to get sewing one of these bags for yourself.....stay tuned as tomorrow is the big day! I can not wait to share this with you all.

Happy Sewing!
Kylie.

My Amazing Pattern Testers!

So now you know -
1. I am releasing PDF patterns as part of the Little Moo Designs range
2. My first PDF pattern is for a fantastic messenger bag with loads of customisation options (being released via my Etsy store Sunday 6th July!!)

Well now I would like to introduce you to my amazing pattern testers who have helped me make this pattern top notch. I can't thank these fabulous ladies enough. Anyway you need to see their work for yourself so here goes:

This gorgeous denim messenger bag featuring the owl applique (yes this applique design comes with the pattern! What a bonus) - is made by the amazingly talented Emma from Emma Loves To Sew.

I have been a huge fan of Emma's work for a long time, so was very flattered when she accepted to be a pattern tester for me (check out her dino hoodies you will love them!)

These gorgeous bags were made by a personal sewer (and very clever lady) Melita. I LOVE the fish bag, this is one I would use for myself. Melita made a number of messenger bags from my pattern and provided these adorable photos to show what the bag looks like on a little person. Safe to say she did an awesome job, don't you think?

I have loads more examples to show you so stay tuned for another blog post tomorrow with more pictures. I hope your getting excited now. :)

Happy Sewing
Kylie.

Tell us already!

Following on from my last blog post, you now know what I have been working on behind the scenes for the past few months....my first PDF pattern. I have had lots of messages asking exactly what the pattern will be. So I thought it was about time I shared with you all -

My first PDF pattern which will be released Sunday 6th July is -

The Little Moo Messenger Bag PDF Pattern.

Featuring bias trim and four fantastic applique options, this bag can be customised to suit lots of ages and styles. I am so excited to bring you this design, it is a pattern I have been making for my business for the past 4 years and finally I am sharing my design so you can make your own.

Watch this space over the next few days as I share with you the amazing pattern tester pictures as well as some more information about this pattern. The pattern will be available for purchase via my Etsy store on Sunday 6th July 2014, I can't wait for the release, can you?

Happy Sewing!
Kylie.