SOFTIES

22 friends for you to sew, knit and crochet

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New softcover book, 144 pages. Published 2007

Quirky, cute & cuddly handmade toys

Designed by crafters from around the world, these inspired soft toys are funky, fresh, and full of personality.

With little more than needle, thread, and some scraps of your favourite vintage fabric, you can make your very own fashionable friends. There are quick and easy sewing projects for beginners, as well as more advanced designs for those looking for a bigger challenge. Each unique toy includes a detailed pattern, step-by-step instructions, and tips and tricks to ensure perfect results.

Providing endless opportunity for originality and experimentation, Softies will inspire your imagination and nurture your creative spirit.

Home-made designer soft toys are all the rage. All you have to do is type ‘softies' into an Internet search engine, and you'll find yourself knee-deep in the blogs of thousands of crafters and artists sharing and selling their inspiring creations online.

For this book, we've sourced contributors from around the world. Included are instructions and patterns for original and charming soft toys that will appeal to adults and children alike - because softies are definitely not just for the kids anymore. The toys are made using a range of techniques, from simple hand-sewing to knitting and crochet, and each one is completely individual and unique. Each entry includes a list of tools and materials that you'll need, as well as detailed instructions, hints and tips.

Making your own soft toys gives you the opportunity to nourish the child within, to be creative and take time out from all the grown-up concerns of hectic everyday life. And the result of your work is a hand-made gift that has been stitched with love and care - a personal touch that's impossible to buy.

Softies - a Penguin publication