Reindeer Plush with Red Nose

I'm really excited to share this little guy with you. This is the first plush pattern for Happy Bobbin and you can make him in time for Christmas. The little reindeers nose has a red LED that really lights up - just like Rudolph!

The reindeer plush pattern contains detailed instructions for making the plushie and working the conductive thread. If you decided you didn't want to add in the electronic components the reindeer plush would still be a beautiful soft toy. You could give him a red pompom nose, or complete the nose in a method of your choice.

A list of the electronic components required is included with the reindeer pattern, or you can buy the reindeer kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

He has a little switch to turn his nose on and off in his neck seam which is hidden by his red collar. All other electronic components are hidden inside the head and neck, so if you need to replace the battery you will need to unpick the neck seam to gain access.

I had a lot of fun making this plushie design so there might be some more plush characters joining the Happy Bobbin gang soon.

Suggest an electrotextiles design and win a voucher if we make it!

There is also a great range of electronic components available to buy individually to suppliment your kit, keep as spare parts or make up your own electrotextiles kit. Find them in the Electrotextiles section of the shop.

LED Jack-o-Lantern Pattern and Kit

This jack-o-lantern pumpkin design has creepy glowing eyes that light up with the flick of a switch thanks to the addition of LEDs! You can get the pattern which includes detailed step by step instructions for completing the pumpkins electronic circuit with conductive thread. There is a circuit diagram, and if you are not familiar with electronics, carefully follow each step to ensure your components are the right way around and linked correctly.

A list of the electronic components required is included with the pumpkin pattern, or you can buy the jack-o-lantern kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

With a little switch to turn him on and off to conserve battery power, this project is perfect for Halloween and can be used as a unique night light for a childs room, or great decoration for the spooky season.

Suggest a design and win a voucher if we make it!

There is also a great range of electronic components available to buy individually to suppliment your kit, keep as spare parts or make up your own electrotextiles kit. Find them in the Electrotextiles section of the shop.

Your E-Textile Suggestions

I want to find out what you would like to see with electronic textiles. I can't promise that I will make every design you suggest but your opinion does matter to me because I want to put patterns in the shop that interest both of us.

Suggest a design... Get a coupon. Pretty simple? Click here for the details.

LED Robot Pattern and Kit

This robot design really comes to life with the addition of some LED lights that really light up! You can get the pattern which includes detailed step by step instructions for completing the robots electronic circuit with conductive thread. There is a circuit diagram, and if you are not familiar with electronics, carefully follow each step to ensure your components are the right way around and linked correctly.

A list of the electronic components you need is included with the robot pattern, or you can buy the robot kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

With a little switch to turn him on and off to conserve battery power, this little guy would be perfect as a unique night light for a childs room, or impress your friends at your next dinner date or LAN party.

We're keen to make some more electrotextiles designs. Tell us in the comments what you'd like to see??

Pigs Might Fly Set of 4 Patterns

These adorable pigs are original designs based on drawings from my sketchbook. There are 4 patterns including the traditional "pigs might fly" flying pig, joined by super pig, helium balloon pig and parachute pig.

Woodland Squirrel

Squirrel joins Owl for the Woodland Series this month. Squirrel comes in three sizes, all included in the instantly downloadable pattern.

I've chosen some whimsical colours for my squirrel. If you make the squirrel, or any other pattern, I'd love to see your colour choices. Leave me a link in the comments!

9 Pattern Collection

This month the set of 9 steampunk patterns will be leaving the store in favour of the 12 pattern collection so if you've got your eye on the set of 9 patterns from the steampunk collection please purchase them before the end of May. Of course, the singular patterns and the set of 12 will remain in the store.

Woodland Series Progress

Here is a quick and tiny peek at what I've been working on lately. The additional critters in the woodland series are all drawn up and ready for printing in three different sizes. I'm going to make the largest sizes into a quilt and once they're tested they will be ready for the shop.

The woodland owl remains available for purchase now in three sizes, or if you're waiting for the whole set there will be a bundle option available once they are all released.

Note: Final patterns may not be exactly the same as these previews.

Three More Steampunk Designs

A little bit of blog silence. My apologies!! It hasn't been all quiet though... I got out my steampunk blocks and decided that 9 simply wasn't enough so I made three more.

You can find all 12 of the steampunk blocks in a new 12 pack collection which will net you a saving of $8, or you can purchase them individually.

Number 10 in the series is a partner to the steampunk cameo. The gentleman sports a top hat featuring a cog.

Pattern 11 compliments the crossed keys and features a hammer and spanner.

Lastly, pattern 12 features interlocking c-clips. If your not familiar with c-clips, they are used in conjunction with axles and gears to keep cogs in place and might be found in anything from machinery to clocks. I also like this design because of the shape made by the relief in the centre.

If you buy and use any of these patterns I'd love to see your finished projects! Please leave me a link in the comments.

Thanks Everyone :)

Thank you to everyone for your support so far, especially to those of you who have purchased one of my patterns!

I'd love to see the works you create, so if you have completed a project or if you're working on something right now I'd love to see your photos. Please leave me a comment here with a link, or feel free to drop me a private email.

I haven't had any emails from anyone having difficulty downloading a pattern they have purchased. I'm assuming no emails means you've all found the site simple and easy to order through. Remember if you do have any troubles you can check the FAQ and if you get really stuck I can email you the pattern directly. So please don't be afraid to contact me if you have any troubles.

Steampunk Collection

I am very happy to announce that all 9 of the steampunk pattern series are now online in the shop, so if you have been waiting patiently while this series is completed now is your chance to get your hands on all of the patterns.

Number 8 in the series is an intricate ray gun. All those sittle curves and details seem to take forever if you are doing needle turn applique, but the overall result is worthwhile.

Pattern 9 (or pattern 1 if you'd prefer) is the cogs, or gears. This pattern has three sizes available in the download - a 5", 10" or 12" option, and you will be able to move around the gears until you have a layout you're happy with on your quilt block. A great idea for this pattern would be designing 9 or 12 blocks with slight variations and stitch them all together for a gorgeous steampunk gears quilt.

Of course, if you buy and use any of these patterns I'd love to see your finished projects! Please leave me a link in the comments.