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    <![CDATA[Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals]]>
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    <![CDATA[Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called &quot;softies,&quot; veteran crafter Therese Laskey commissioned acclaimed artists from around the world to create projects to share. From Japan to Israel to Chile to Texas, each artist brings a wicked sense of fun to the 25 cute, weird, edgy, or artful creations offered here: a cupcake pincushion; delicate snow bunnies; a peculiar robot; and many more quirky creatures. Cheeky photos, easy instructions, and ready-to-use pattern sheets make it a cinch to whip up these irresistible gifts. Best of all, a folder at back holds the patterns while spiral binding makes for craft-friendly use.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household]]>
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    <![CDATA[The phrase “Made in Japan” once conjured images of assembly-line production, but now it connotes well-made products that are unique and ingeniously designed—sometimes elegant, sometimes cute, always charming. And none are more charming than the graceful, functional, sewn objects called zakka.<br/>In Japanese, zakka means “household goods,” referring specifically to hand-sewn items for domestic use—tableware, kitchenware, containers of various kinds, even simple clothing. Therese Laskey and Chika Mori were enchanted by the many clever pieces they saw online but disappointed that directions and patterns were solely in Japanese. They knew they had to put together an authentic zakka book for English-speaking crafters. <br/>To do so, the authors enlisted the help of some of the best zakka makers in Japan to create 25 projects ranging from utterly simple (an appliquéd pot holder, flower-shaped coasters) to ambitious (a house-shaped camera cozy, an adorable pair of comfy padded slippers). Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and how-to illustrations. The lovely photos of finished pieces were taken by New York–based Japanese photographer Yoko Inoue.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Softies Kit: Instructions and Tools for Creating 15 Plush Pals]]>
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    <![CDATA[A follow-up to our book, <em>Softies</em>, this kit features patterns and instructions for creating 15 outrageously cute plush toys, including 10 brand-new projects and all the ingredients for making a delicious felt Party Cake! <br/><br/> Includes:<br/> 24-page instructional booklet<br/> 15 folded project cards with finished photographs and step-by-step instructions<br/> 8 pattern sheets<br/> 2 skeins of embroidery floss<br/> Two 6-1/2 x 13 in. pieces of felt for one project<br/> Needle <br/><br/>&lt;font color='#999999'&gt;WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.&lt;/font&gt;]]>
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