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April 30, 2008

Toadstool tutorial (and some big news)...

This is a project I've been meaning to try for a while, and decided this morning to give it a go and photograph it at the same time.  So, if you'd like to make a little toadstool all of your very own, you will need...

fabric, size 10x8cm for the stalk
circle of felt, size 3cm diameter for the base
2 ovals, roughly 9cm wide by 8cm tall, one in felt, the other in fabric for the toadstool top
embroidery thread
polyfil stuffing
small smooth pebble
selection of buttons (optional)

Take the fabric rectangle, fold in half, right sides together and sew 0.5cm in from the edge, then turn the 'tube' the right way round,

turn the raw edge inwards and pop a little polyfil into the open end to help it hold it's shape,

place the felt disk over the end and oversew with the embroidery thread.

Next, remove the polyfil and replace with a small, smooth pebble wrapped in some more polyfil to weight the base.  Continue stuffing the stalk until it is full.

Now you will need the 2 ovals shapes, cut a small circle in the centre of the felt one (this is for the stalk to sit in)... 

place them together, right sides out, pin and then sew all the way round the edge in blanket stitch.

At this stage, you could add some buttons on the top for decoration.

Turn the toadstool top upside down and stuff with polyfil through the hole, careful not to overstuff as this will make it top heavy.

Place the toadstool top over the tip of the stalk, and attach by oversewing,

you can also add some extra, decorative, stitches underneath...

and voila!

Have fun!

EDIT TO POST, BIG NEWS...

The two latest craft kits I have designed for Anchor are now available to buy,



and all going well, and my small owl will also be available as a kit later this year!

If you make something from one of my tutorials please do join the Flickr group, Lucykate Crafts... pattern pieces, to show off your creations.

51 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    So lovely. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    So lovely. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  3. MiaouApril 30, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    I love the way you have done the decorative stitches underneath! Very effective!

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  4. AprylApril 30, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    lovely! especially the stitching underneath and the buttons on top

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  5. Mytutorlist.comApril 30, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    What a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. KittyApril 30, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Just coming out of my 'lurk mode' to say that's a lovely tutorial, and very many congratulations on the launch of the craft kits - they look fabulous. x

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  7. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing how those are made! I have been wanting to attempt making something organic like that, but wasn't sure where to start.
    Thanks!

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  8. MaggieMay 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! The toadstool is just adorable. And Congrats on the kits. That is so great!

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  9. jillytacyMay 1, 2008 at 2:25 AM

    I love the toadstool! I have been wanting try making some softie mushrooms myself. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  10. Bunny BMay 1, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    That's adorable! Great tutorial :) I love the decorative stitching on the underside too!! Thanks!

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  11. montagueMay 1, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    lovely! thanks for sharing!!! i am sure to make a small forest of these.

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  12. Mrs MoogMay 1, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Your toadstool is gorgeous - I love the gills underneath!

    Congratulations on your craft kits - how exciting!!!

    xxx

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  13. Locket PocketMay 1, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing that tutorial - it is fab - I wouldn't have thought of putting the little pebble in! And what exciting news about your kits - they look great!

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  14. JessieMay 1, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing this - I'll have to make one... or seven!

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  15. FRIZZMay 1, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    So, so cute. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to make my own!!

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  16. AnonymousMay 2, 2008 at 3:30 AM

    Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to give it a go!

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  17. Charlie PMay 2, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Aww, sweet little toadstool :) It's so exciting that Anchor are selling your kits- I can't wait for the mini owl to come out!

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  18. ShirleyMay 2, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Hiya m'dear - you've been tagged :0)

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  19. AnonymousMay 3, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    what an adorable toadstool!

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  20. AnonymousMay 4, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    wow, congratulations on the kits! they are adorable and i can't believe they come with fabric and everything for that price. nice work!

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  21. AnonymousMay 7, 2008 at 1:14 AM

    congrats on your kits. The mushroom is sweet.....LOVE the detail stitching underneath......very cute.....thanks for the tutorial...just in time for a swap! 8-)

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  22. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    What a lovelly way to explain to our kids what is a mushroom! :-D

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  23. erikaMay 9, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    wow, thanks, that is so great, I will have a try one day, thanks:)

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  24. APO (Bem-Trapilho)July 24, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    thank you!!! loved it! :)
    kiss from Portugal!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    Good Job! :)

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  26. the fabled needle (jen)August 7, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    simply adorable! i'll have to try it out. :)

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  27. LauraOctober 18, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial, the toadstool is so sweet!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 6:16 AM

    Amy, I love your softies. Is there a tutorial or kit available for the kittys? They are my favorite. I'm a cat lover.
    Karenraye

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  29. PerrineJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Hello! I really like your how to and I was wondering if I could translate it in French and add it to my list of how to as explained in my french post (http://www.petitcitron.com/index.php/component/option,com_mojo/Itemid,149/p,166/ and an English translation : http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petitcitron.com%2Findex.php%2Fcomponent%2Foption%2Ccom_mojo%2FItemid%2C149%2Fp%2C166%2F&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0= ) Of course, your website would be quoted and there would be a link!
    Thank you, Perrine

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  30. GOGApril 2, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    很可爱哦~~~（chinese）
    i like it！

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  31. Mizz LizzApril 12, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Thank YOÜ sew very very MÜCH for your INSPIRATION! Wow, Ü R one VERY Creative and Oh Sew generous whimsical SoÜL! YoÜ could be doing many other endevours and yet, like other GREAT Gals out there, Ü R shari' with ÜS. How GreaT is that?! Brightening sooo many lives in the coarse of one day! Please know that! This is mizzlizzie, one of your fun lovin fans comin to ya from NE Pennsylvania and like others, I'm sew lovin' it! Ü
    Happy Springtime and ALWAYS have FÜN Creating.
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  32. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    So cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  33. TraceyApril 13, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    So cute! Thanks for sharing!!

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  34. taraMay 11, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    so beautiful! thank you!!!!!

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  35. Web Design QuoteAugust 13, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I haven't scene this toadstool tutorial but this is really nice to see this. Hopefully we will see more of your work very soon. Keep it up...!

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  36. LucySeptember 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    This is such a lovely project, such an inspiration!!!

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  37. Atelier UllizeeFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you for this lovely tutorial, I was looking for it!

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  38. CassieMarch 16, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    thank you so much for the tutorial! I've made a bunch of these and they're going in my wedding centre pieces!

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  39. AnonymousMay 6, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Thanks.. i LOVELY you project!!!
    Caroline White

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  40. KimaraJune 25, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Okay, so it's taken me 2 years to find this... but I still wanted to tell you I think it is adorable. I'll be linking on Facebook. Thanks :)

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  41. AkankshaJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Lovely One ! ToadStool is too good. It is adorable to me. It is so beautiful. Thank You for sharing with us !
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  42. ManuelApril 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a cute mushroom :) 'Love to make one of this, with the tutorial you have here, I can have just like this one you have here. Thanks so much for posting it. Manny@girls jewelry boxes

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  43. AnnApril 7, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Really excellent tutorial - I love toadstools so can't wait to try one for myself. Thanks very much.

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  44. Princess Cut Diamond RingsDecember 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Nice tutorial shared on this blog. Waiting for such good tutorials from this website. Have shared this blog with most of my friends.

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    superbe les champignons ! Merci pour le tuto !

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    This Toadstool tutorialis amazing.Vero Beach Tutoring I love to make this one

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    Thanks a lot for sharing. Windermere Tutoring Will check back later for more of your articles.

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    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! The toadstool is just adorable. And Congrats on the kits. That is so great!
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