Delilah Iris

Delilah Iris is a self taught Fiber and Felt artist with an extensive background in media, content creation, graphic design and print. Originally from Boston, she draws inspiration from her childhood, her rural surroundings in Central Maine, and her two children.

At the peak of the warm summer months, who wouldn’t love a little fruit salad? In the form of a pin, that is! I present to you a printable sewing pattern to make these adorable felt fruit brooches – watermelon, pineapple, strawberry, and orange slice! Theses fruit brooches are the perfect companion to any fun summer outfit! Pin them to your clothing, or to a bag! You could even give them away as summer party favors! Tools and Supplies: DIY Craft Project: How To Sew Felt Fruit Brooches! Felt Strawberry Pin! Begin by using my printable sewing pattern to trim the pieces from red colored wool felt. Mark onto the felt where you want to place the eyes and mouth onto the strawberry. Yes, you can draw straight onto the fabric. Even place the face on top of the marking, or flip it around and sew your drawing to the […]

Fun & Fruity Free Felt Brooches Sewing Pattern Read More »

It’s just about that time of year again! The snow has melted, the birds are singing, and the flowers are beginning to lift their heads and peek out from underneath the soil. Soon they’ll uncurl their leafy appendages and reach for the sun. And everything will bloom in a radiant palette of mother nature! And all the little furry beasties will awaken and come forth! Which brings me to… Bunnies!! What better for the coming season and the holiday? I have some fun sewing patterns for those of you looking for a holiday sewing project or handmade gift. AND I will be creating a pile of art toys to list in my Etsy shop for those of you looking for artisan made toys and gifts.   Felt Bunny Sewing Patterns! Sew a whole pile of different colored bunny toys! These work up really fast and stand about 4 inches tall

Spring Into Spring! Hippety Hoppety Felt Bunnies! Read More »

  Today marks the kick off of TWO (yes I said 2!) giveaways here at Delilahiris.com!! The first of which is this toy sewing pattern bundle giveaway! To enter is simple.  Enter your email address to my mailing list to receive newsletters and updates. Take a minute to browse the website. Comment  to tell me which 5 sewing patterns you would like to receive if you win!   The giveaway will run until December 15th when  a winner will be chosen randomly! I’ll announce the winner here on this page and on social media by Midnight on the 15th.   Want a second chance to win something? Head on over to my Instagram page! Follow me on Intsagram, comment and tag two friends to win a custom pony, unicorn, or pegasus (your choice)!  For extra entries share my photo with the hashtag #delilahirisgiveaway        

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