This is another one of those tutorials that you don't really need me for, but here it is anyhow. This one is easy peasy!
Grab your felt, my favourite is 100% wool.
You'll also need embroidery thread, I've used 3 strands.
A little bit of your choice of stuffing.
Rare earth magnets, these little suckers are stupid strong.
Some glue, I've used E6000, you don't need much.
- Download the template file and print it out at 100%. The template has 2 of each template on it, but you'll only need one, I just didn't want to waste paper, so give a 2nd copy to a friend.
- Choose which magnets you want to do and trace these shapes onto your felt, you'll need 2 felt shapes per magnet.
- Get one one of your magnets and glue one to one of your felt pairs. This helps keep the magnet in place.
- Once the glue has dried grab the other piece of felt and start your blanket stitch around the edge.
- Leave a small gap and put your stuffing into your felt shape, then finish your blanket stitch edge. There, you're done!
- If you're doing the flower magnets embroider the pattern onto one of the felt pieces before you blanket stitch the 2 shapes together.
Felt Fridge Magnets template - pdf file
For those interested the photos below are Sondra and I, I'm on the left 1973 in Araluen Park I think and Son was the same age, her nonna had put curlers in her hair, CUTENESS!
LOVE these. I use my flower tape measure you made me all the time.
Posted by: Kelli | Tuesday, 26 January 2010 at 06:56
So cute! They'd make a great housewarming pressie.
Posted by: CurlyPops | Tuesday, 26 January 2010 at 08:55
Do believe SOME OF US do need you to do this tutorials!!! Thanks for thinking about us!
Patricia in Argentina
Posted by: Patricia | Wednesday, 27 January 2010 at 06:49
Hiya! I just came across your blog from Kootoyoo and wanted to say that these magnets are cute! I think I may have to make a couple... hmmm.. I wonder how easy it would be to make a little pug head magnet? lol
btw the flowers are my favorite :)
Posted by: Tayla B | Wednesday, 27 January 2010 at 13:53
excellento
Posted by: Kathreen | Saturday, 30 January 2010 at 08:52
AWWW!!! I love these so, so much! The flower is my favorite. I might have to make it into a pin. Thanks SO much for these- I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | Sunday, 31 January 2010 at 02:54
Oh so cute! Especially love the cloud and raindrop.
Posted by: Claire | Sunday, 31 January 2010 at 17:39
Adorable. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Brandy | Monday, 01 February 2010 at 01:13
My fav is the cloud. Thank you so much for posting this awesome project. I'm starting one right now!
Posted by: Ava | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 05:44
so cute! did you glue your magnets inside or outside the felt shape?
Posted by: elizabeth | Sunday, 14 March 2010 at 11:25
Hi Elizabeth
I glue them on the inside because the rare earth magnets are super
strong.
Thanks!
Posted by: craftapalooza | Sunday, 14 March 2010 at 18:47
So cute :) I think my sister can make similar magnets for me. Great idea.
Posted by: Magnetico | Saturday, 10 April 2010 at 21:17
Lovely! I have a link party on my blog every Saturday. I would be thrilled if you add something!
Posted by: Annemarie | Thursday, 01 July 2010 at 13:15
these are so darling. saw your stall at the upmarket in sep 2010 so had to check the blog - im so inspired!! even the tut's you think we dont "need" are fab. thankyou!
Posted by: tanya | Friday, 24 September 2010 at 11:34
Love, Love, Love. Absolutely making these tonight. :)
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, 17 January 2011 at 22:40