Patrick Creating
@patrickcreating.bsky.social
Having fun crafting/sewing. In my 9 to 5, working my tail off just like everyone. Hope for a better tomorrow but work hard to make it happen.
Took a break from decorating and put this together. I’m trying to catch up on Christmas gifts. This will be 1 of 2 ornaments sent to a close friend.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Took a break from decorating and put this together. I’m trying to catch up on Christmas gifts. This will be 1 of 2 ornaments sent to a close friend.
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I’m lucky to have a separate outside area for spray painting. I could not imagine all the spray paint and spray glue in the garage.
Working on a bunch of different projects and gifts for Christmas.
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Working on a bunch of different projects and gifts for Christmas.
💙☀️🎄✂️🧵✂️🎄☀️💙
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I’m lucky to have a separate outside area for spray painting. I could not imagine all the spray paint and spray glue in the garage.
Working on a bunch of different projects and gifts for Christmas.
💙☀️🎄✂️🧵✂️🎄☀️💙
Working on a bunch of different projects and gifts for Christmas.
💙☀️🎄✂️🧵✂️🎄☀️💙
As much fun as I’m having working on Raggedy Ann, I need to start focusing on my Christmas present sewing. It’s already the first week of November.
I’ll put all these in the WIP pile for now.
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I’ll put all these in the WIP pile for now.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
As much fun as I’m having working on Raggedy Ann, I need to start focusing on my Christmas present sewing. It’s already the first week of November.
I’ll put all these in the WIP pile for now.
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I’ll put all these in the WIP pile for now.
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I’m still working on this dress. What a wonky design. This is attempt 3. I’m going to search through my doll patterns and find a dress pattern that might work and not be such a pain to make. lol
It’s an adventure for sure.
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It’s an adventure for sure.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I’m still working on this dress. What a wonky design. This is attempt 3. I’m going to search through my doll patterns and find a dress pattern that might work and not be such a pain to make. lol
It’s an adventure for sure.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
It’s an adventure for sure.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Created another ornament this morning with the Woven Chevron pattern by The Ornament Girl.
These are the fabrics I used in last year’s challenge and thought they would look great in this pattern.
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These are the fabrics I used in last year’s challenge and thought they would look great in this pattern.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Created another ornament this morning with the Woven Chevron pattern by The Ornament Girl.
These are the fabrics I used in last year’s challenge and thought they would look great in this pattern.
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These are the fabrics I used in last year’s challenge and thought they would look great in this pattern.
💙☀️✂️🎄🧵🎄✂️☀️💙
The new acrylic ballpoint fabric pens are easier to use. These are the same style of pens that my mom used, she used a brand called Artex. That brand is out of business so I was lucky to stumble across Aunt Martha’s brand.
Now to dive in and make a few.
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Now to dive in and make a few.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The new acrylic ballpoint fabric pens are easier to use. These are the same style of pens that my mom used, she used a brand called Artex. That brand is out of business so I was lucky to stumble across Aunt Martha’s brand.
Now to dive in and make a few.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Now to dive in and make a few.
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Practicing on the dress. My mom cut out several, I can use them to learn. There’s no collar?? So I improvised and used double fold bias tape that matched one of the flowers. Not crazy about the back, you really need to pull the sides tight to get them together. Apron & bloomers next.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Practicing on the dress. My mom cut out several, I can use them to learn. There’s no collar?? So I improvised and used double fold bias tape that matched one of the flowers. Not crazy about the back, you really need to pull the sides tight to get them together. Apron & bloomers next.
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Week 3 challenge. Woven Chevron
The angel fold is easy and makes for a great looking pattern on the ornament. I went with a little less bling on this one, wanted to let the pattern shine.
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The angel fold is easy and makes for a great looking pattern on the ornament. I went with a little less bling on this one, wanted to let the pattern shine.
🎄☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🎄
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Week 3 challenge. Woven Chevron
The angel fold is easy and makes for a great looking pattern on the ornament. I went with a little less bling on this one, wanted to let the pattern shine.
🎄☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🎄
The angel fold is easy and makes for a great looking pattern on the ornament. I went with a little less bling on this one, wanted to let the pattern shine.
🎄☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🎄
Did a leg swap this morning. 1 of the shoes / socks were fraying. When I removed the leg I tore the fabric on the body so did a quick interfacing fix. Mom must of used a short stitch - 2 or 2.5. Made it challenging to pull the stitches out.
Now to work on the clothes for the 5 dolls.
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Now to work on the clothes for the 5 dolls.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Did a leg swap this morning. 1 of the shoes / socks were fraying. When I removed the leg I tore the fabric on the body so did a quick interfacing fix. Mom must of used a short stitch - 2 or 2.5. Made it challenging to pull the stitches out.
Now to work on the clothes for the 5 dolls.
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Now to work on the clothes for the 5 dolls.
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This is going to take some practice.
First two attempts.
Using fabric markers by Artistro
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First two attempts.
Using fabric markers by Artistro
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October 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is going to take some practice.
First two attempts.
Using fabric markers by Artistro
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First two attempts.
Using fabric markers by Artistro
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I’m thankful that I purchased this bolt of muslin back in the early 2000’s.
Made lots of toys and clothes with this fabric and I’ll hopefully get many more out of it.
Pulled this out tonight to try my hand at painting Raggedy Ann faces. We will see how this goes.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Made lots of toys and clothes with this fabric and I’ll hopefully get many more out of it.
Pulled this out tonight to try my hand at painting Raggedy Ann faces. We will see how this goes.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I’m thankful that I purchased this bolt of muslin back in the early 2000’s.
Made lots of toys and clothes with this fabric and I’ll hopefully get many more out of it.
Pulled this out tonight to try my hand at painting Raggedy Ann faces. We will see how this goes.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Made lots of toys and clothes with this fabric and I’ll hopefully get many more out of it.
Pulled this out tonight to try my hand at painting Raggedy Ann faces. We will see how this goes.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Took folks advice and I cut the dress out per the pattern. I noticed on the dresses my mom precut she marked the hems, pleats and elastic placement. Example picture 2.
This is one complicated dress. Haha
But I’m determined to finish them all.
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This is one complicated dress. Haha
But I’m determined to finish them all.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Took folks advice and I cut the dress out per the pattern. I noticed on the dresses my mom precut she marked the hems, pleats and elastic placement. Example picture 2.
This is one complicated dress. Haha
But I’m determined to finish them all.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
This is one complicated dress. Haha
But I’m determined to finish them all.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Ok, that is a huge seam line. A waste. At least I think so.
That is a lot of yardage for the piece. 25.5 inches, almost a full yard and you don’t use the full width. If I use a normal cut for the hem I might be able to fold the fabric differently.
We will see how this goes.
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That is a lot of yardage for the piece. 25.5 inches, almost a full yard and you don’t use the full width. If I use a normal cut for the hem I might be able to fold the fabric differently.
We will see how this goes.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ok, that is a huge seam line. A waste. At least I think so.
That is a lot of yardage for the piece. 25.5 inches, almost a full yard and you don’t use the full width. If I use a normal cut for the hem I might be able to fold the fabric differently.
We will see how this goes.
☀️🧵☀️
That is a lot of yardage for the piece. 25.5 inches, almost a full yard and you don’t use the full width. If I use a normal cut for the hem I might be able to fold the fabric differently.
We will see how this goes.
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Spent some time this evening going through the Raggedy Ann & Andy patterns and cut clothes my mom left me. They were all mixed up. There are are several patterns of each size in the folders. 10 - 36 inches. A whole bunch of the 25 inche bodies cut out and with finished faces.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Spent some time this evening going through the Raggedy Ann & Andy patterns and cut clothes my mom left me. They were all mixed up. There are are several patterns of each size in the folders. 10 - 36 inches. A whole bunch of the 25 inche bodies cut out and with finished faces.
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💙✂️🧵✂️💙
Added the final border. I’ll get this sent off to the long arm service and then the fun part - binding. lol
Size: 63x79
Pattern: Diversion by Fabric Cafe
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Size: 63x79
Pattern: Diversion by Fabric Cafe
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October 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Added the final border. I’ll get this sent off to the long arm service and then the fun part - binding. lol
Size: 63x79
Pattern: Diversion by Fabric Cafe
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Size: 63x79
Pattern: Diversion by Fabric Cafe
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Made a change on a prior ornament. The bow just didn’t fit and really needed to go. Re-did to make the outer ruffle resemble a wreath. I like the change.
Before is the last pic.
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Before is the last pic.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Made a change on a prior ornament. The bow just didn’t fit and really needed to go. Re-did to make the outer ruffle resemble a wreath. I like the change.
Before is the last pic.
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Before is the last pic.
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Week 2 of the ornament challenge completed. I altered the layout to make a poinsettia.
Pattern: Bloom (modified) by The Ornament Girl.
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Pattern: Bloom (modified) by The Ornament Girl.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Week 2 of the ornament challenge completed. I altered the layout to make a poinsettia.
Pattern: Bloom (modified) by The Ornament Girl.
💙🪡☀️✂️🎄🧵🎄✂️☀️🪡💙
Pattern: Bloom (modified) by The Ornament Girl.
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Working on a new ornament.
Pattern is Bloom by Ornament Girl. This is the first row completed, 2 more to go.
But I have an idea for a minor change. (which could get me in trouble. lol)
Have a sewtastic evening!
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Pattern is Bloom by Ornament Girl. This is the first row completed, 2 more to go.
But I have an idea for a minor change. (which could get me in trouble. lol)
Have a sewtastic evening!
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
October 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Working on a new ornament.
Pattern is Bloom by Ornament Girl. This is the first row completed, 2 more to go.
But I have an idea for a minor change. (which could get me in trouble. lol)
Have a sewtastic evening!
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Pattern is Bloom by Ornament Girl. This is the first row completed, 2 more to go.
But I have an idea for a minor change. (which could get me in trouble. lol)
Have a sewtastic evening!
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Pics 1 & 2, the Dawn soap worked like a charm. Pics 3 & 4 are the before.
During my commute to the office is when I do the hair. A great way to spend the 1.5 hours on the train.
Have a sewtastic evening!
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During my commute to the office is when I do the hair. A great way to spend the 1.5 hours on the train.
Have a sewtastic evening!
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October 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pics 1 & 2, the Dawn soap worked like a charm. Pics 3 & 4 are the before.
During my commute to the office is when I do the hair. A great way to spend the 1.5 hours on the train.
Have a sewtastic evening!
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
During my commute to the office is when I do the hair. A great way to spend the 1.5 hours on the train.
Have a sewtastic evening!
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
Finished the hair on #4. I was going to start the 5th one but noticed it has a bit of staining. The stain the top would get covered with hair but there are several small stains on the face. I’m pointing to the larger one in the 3rd pic.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Finished the hair on #4. I was going to start the 5th one but noticed it has a bit of staining. The stain the top would get covered with hair but there are several small stains on the face. I’m pointing to the larger one in the 3rd pic.
🤷🏻♂️
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Had this wreath fabric in my stash I thought it would be great on an ornament.
This is on a 4 inch half hemi, the ruffle fold fits perfect around the edge. The back side is cover with flutter folds.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
This is on a 4 inch half hemi, the ruffle fold fits perfect around the edge. The back side is cover with flutter folds.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
October 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Had this wreath fabric in my stash I thought it would be great on an ornament.
This is on a 4 inch half hemi, the ruffle fold fits perfect around the edge. The back side is cover with flutter folds.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
This is on a 4 inch half hemi, the ruffle fold fits perfect around the edge. The back side is cover with flutter folds.
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
3rd finished and 1 more to go. I did find several in various stages. I’ll try to finish putting those bodies together and then add hair.
These have been sitting in my stash since the summer of 2000 when my mom gave me most things in her sewing stash. I figured it’s about time they get finished.
These have been sitting in my stash since the summer of 2000 when my mom gave me most things in her sewing stash. I figured it’s about time they get finished.
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
3rd finished and 1 more to go. I did find several in various stages. I’ll try to finish putting those bodies together and then add hair.
These have been sitting in my stash since the summer of 2000 when my mom gave me most things in her sewing stash. I figured it’s about time they get finished.
These have been sitting in my stash since the summer of 2000 when my mom gave me most things in her sewing stash. I figured it’s about time they get finished.
One more and then it’s off to make dinner.
I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas presents for friends.
Have a sewtastic evening!
I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas presents for friends.
Have a sewtastic evening!
September 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
One more and then it’s off to make dinner.
I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas presents for friends.
Have a sewtastic evening!
I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas presents for friends.
Have a sewtastic evening!
So last night I had an idea - TV ornament/shelf sitter. Took a couple attempts. I based the TV off of the ones from the early 70’s. Remember those dang rabbit ears that really never worked? Eventually you added tinfoil and they got bent over time. They had 2 knobs, channel and volume.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So last night I had an idea - TV ornament/shelf sitter. Took a couple attempts. I based the TV off of the ones from the early 70’s. Remember those dang rabbit ears that really never worked? Eventually you added tinfoil and they got bent over time. They had 2 knobs, channel and volume.
🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄
🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄
This is becoming a favorite pattern - Blossom Basket by The Ornament Girl.
I put a holiday spin on this one.
4 inch half hemi
Red/green fabric - Kona Sheen
White - tone on tone white snowflakes from Joann’s
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I put a holiday spin on this one.
4 inch half hemi
Red/green fabric - Kona Sheen
White - tone on tone white snowflakes from Joann’s
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
September 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is becoming a favorite pattern - Blossom Basket by The Ornament Girl.
I put a holiday spin on this one.
4 inch half hemi
Red/green fabric - Kona Sheen
White - tone on tone white snowflakes from Joann’s
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙
I put a holiday spin on this one.
4 inch half hemi
Red/green fabric - Kona Sheen
White - tone on tone white snowflakes from Joann’s
💙🪡☀️✂️🧵✂️☀️🪡💙