Introducing the Little Artist Palette softie & puzzle toy – my second Swoodson Says pattern and the first one that’s for sale! It is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern, with digital pattern pieces and real photograph instructions. I really love handmade toys, especially for gift giving, and that is what motivated me to pursue selling sewing patterns to encourage more handmade toys.
The finished palette measures about 13″ and could be used in many ways:
- a softie for a baby or infant
- a simple matching puzzle for a toddler
- a prop for dress-up & imaginative play for an older child
- a throw pillow for decor
- a gag gift for any aspiring artists, of any age.
Ready to buy? You can find it in my own shop or on Etsy
Want to see what my patterns are like first? Download my toy superhero cape pattern, it’s free!
Read on for more pictures!
I released this pattern as a part of the Aspiring Designer’s Challenge that Pattern Revolution hosts – so be sure to check out my post there that includes a 48 hour giveaway! There is a whole roster of fresh new patterns; here is the schedule:
Sewn all in fleece, this is a great way to use up scraps!
The puzzle element is easy to add with a few extra scraps and Velcro; my son also liked pretending to “paint” with it.
I had a few awesome testers – the black palette makes those colors pop! Photo from Rachel at Once Upon A Sewing Machine.
Amy from How I Make Stuff told me this was her first time sewing something like this, and I think it turned out great!
It is exciting and nerve-wracking to put something out for sale, but I hope people like it and look forward to sharing more unique designs in the future!
Rachel says
Congrats! Love the glitter paint idea 🙂
Deanna {sewmccool} says
Super cute pattern, Stephanie! Congratulations!!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks Deanna!!
Donna says
Congrats! Very cute pattern.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thank you both, Donna & Rachel 🙂
Laura says
Oh my goodness, so cute!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks, friend!!
Chelsea says
Congratulations Stephanie! This is super adorable and I am sure every little person will love it.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks so much Chelsea!
Melissa says
Great job Stephanie! I can’t wait to try your pattern.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks Melissa!!
Darcy Struble says
This is so cool!! Congrats on the pattern release!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks Darcy!
the cape on the corner says
absolutely adorable!
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Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
thanks so much!
Pam @Threading My Way says
Very creative, Stephanie. Love it!!!
Pam @Threading My Way says
Featured today, Stephanie…
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks so much for sharing my palette Pam, someone bought it after seeing it featured so it made my day twice 🙂
Pam @Threading My Way says
Yay!!! That’s great to hear, Stephanie. I’m sure there’ll be many more sales.
Michelle says
What a fabulous pattern! I know my boys would have loved this when they were little. Congratulations on releasing the pattern and on being featured over at Threading My Way. :o)
Stephanie - Swoodson Says says
Thanks so much Michelle!