We are currently working on this new product- vinyl’s for your wall or bedroom door which will be available soon at the Bust craft fair in August and also in my online shop. If you are interested in these vinyls for your home or have any monster ideas for designs please email me: kate@madebykate.co.uk

Well, I went and got married on the 20th of June, and what with all the organising before hand and the honeymooning after I haven’t had a lot of time to in front of my sewing machine monster making! Well, I’m back now there will soon be lots of monsters around the house that will all need new homes. So please be patient and I’ll have some up for sale soon, here and on my Etsy and Folksy shops. Don’t forget my Monster Takeouts are still available here.
Here are a couple of photos of the big day - I am wearing a hair clip from Sew Lovely and the necklace is from Star of the East both on Etsy.

I’m busy making new monsters and a few new types of kit. For any “monsterholics” I have a few monsters available on my Etsy shop, www.katedowding.etsy.com

To get your monster or monster making Kits in time for christmas I need to post them by he 20th of December, however this is what

I just want to say a big thank you to Vikki and her colleagues at Bust magazine for the amazing Craftacular craft fair on Saturday. I had a very successful day and I’m missing all the monsters I sold (especially as I gave them all names). I also managed get all my Christmas shopping done-- I will be sharing my goodies with you soon!

As you can see I’ve got a loverly new site, I’ll be posting all the old news up soon as well as more hints and tips. Any comments about the site please leave me a message below.

Babies and a fair few adult just love to pull buttons off, so if your monster is destined for a little one or a button pulling adult then instead of using buttons to make your monsters eyes use felt instead. Either use traditional black and white felt or give your monster crazy eyes by using multi coloured felt.
Felt also comes in handy if you want to accessorise your monster. You can use it to make hearts, ties, capes or even a great set of funky Y-fronts!

Remember to always look out for different sized funky socks for your monsters. Children’s socks make great key ring monsters or mini monsters, women’s socks make great weemonsters and men’s socks or athletic/hiking socks make great big monsters.
Kate

The Backstitch
For those of you who have bought one of my Monster Making Kits, this is the stitch used to attach the monster's arms and to close the legs if your not using a sewing machine.

We’ll be here with our monsters so come and say hello. More information at www.bust.com

The weebeastie to the right was made at my first Monster Making class, held on Sat 25th October. The monster was made by Mel of grumpyturnip.co.uk.
I’ll be holding future classes in and around Devon soon, if you’d like your own class for your self and friends send me a message. The classes last around 2 -3 hours and I provide everything you need to make your very own monsters.

Following a recent competition on Seconsister’s blog our little Cuthbert is off to the Big Apple for cocktails and hotdogs. Minebymagpie is the lucky winner and the new keeper of one of our monsters

Here is a collection of goodies that can be found at Etsy. They all look good enough to eat!
This is what Etsy calls a 'Treasury'. Members can put together collections of handmade and vintage items based on a theme, colour or whatever takes their fancy. As a buyer it is an excellent way to go shopping you can stumble across some truly exquisite items.

On Saturday 25th October I will be holding a 'make your own sock monster class' in The Craft Room, Newton Abbot. I will be showing you everything you need to know to make your very own little monster. There are limited spaces so book early. You can either book-in, in the Craft Room or contact me and I'll put you on the list.
Date: Saturday 25th October
Time 10am – 12.30
Cost: £15
What will we provide? - Everything to make your sock monster.
What will you need to bring? – Nothing, although basic sewing skills and a sense of humour might come in handy!
What will you take home with you? – Your very own sock monster and written instructions to make a whole family of sock monsters in the comfort of your own home!
Why do you need a sock monster?  - They are just so adorable and they would make excellent Christmas presents!