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Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals
Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called "softies," veteran crafter Therese Laskey commissioned acclaimedartists 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...more
Paperback, 120 pages
Published
August 13th 2007
by Chronicle Books
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I picked up this book out of curiosity. Me, the person who had to turn to her crafty cousins to make her sewing homework back in high school. I thought, what the heck, as long as I can still use my sewing machine, I'll do it. There was something about hand sewing that scared the stitches out of me. I was delightfully surprised that when push comes to shove and an hour of trying to use a sewing machine to make a simple dot of an eyeball didn't work, I relented and started hand sewing. It felt gre...more
Cute stuffies! I'd make the tree, but I think that's all. I had hoped another reviewer's note that the book included "poo" would prove to be untrue, but no. There is a poo, and not only that, he's lonely cuz he stinks. That's his little backstory. :/
I think I've seen some of these in other books too, that's annoying. It's like the people shopped their designs to a bunch of publishers, or one publisher put it in several different books. What's this world coming to when there aren't enough softies...more
I think I've seen some of these in other books too, that's annoying. It's like the people shopped their designs to a bunch of publishers, or one publisher put it in several different books. What's this world coming to when there aren't enough softies...more
Oh, this book is so much decadent, sewing fun! I have made four or five or the sweet felted creations you will find within the pages of this adorable book and Therese Laskey's instructions are fabulous. She not only gives you instruction on sewing stitches from the simple to the complex, but includes easy to use patterns for each of the felt "softies" or stuffed creatures that inhabit the pages of the book. Don't miss out if you are a crafter or seamstress/seamster!
Several really cute projects, and a few that are just bizarre. Haven't had the chance to make any yet, but they are rated by how easy they are, and my daughter is eager for summer to come. We're going to try every project except for one...the lonely dollop of poo. (Blech! Who wants that as a stuffed toy?)
Meh. There were a couple that I would like to make, but most were too weird (even for me) and it even includes a pile of poo softie. Seriously. If it hadn't been a $4 buy on Amazon I might be pissed that I bought it- I will use it for the couple that are cute, but don't recommend it.
Love the book...currently making some projects for Christmas gifs. The softies are all cute & can be easily changed & personalized by using different fabrics & embellishments. Helps to have some sewing knowledge, as there are not detailed instuctions or pictures.
I bought this book because the whale and the tree on the front cover are stinkin adorable. I haven't made any of the projects yet, but I like to peruse it from time to time. Some books are just good for that.
I luv this book not only because I'm in it... but because it showcases various craft styles, techniques and softies. Images are beautiful, instructions easy to follow, ring binding is perfect.
I purchased this at a used bookstore. So I don't have the patterns. I still think that I can manage the Ms. Green Tea Bag and the treeling (which I'll alter to make a rose bush). Cute projects. Good jumping off point. I haven't started yet, but it gives me some good ideas for starting.
I don't think that I'll figure out the ice cream cone quite yet. Which is a pity, because I kind of wanted to make an ice cream cone.
Maybe because I don't have the patterns, I see this as an inspirational book. B...more
I don't think that I'll figure out the ice cream cone quite yet. Which is a pity, because I kind of wanted to make an ice cream cone.
Maybe because I don't have the patterns, I see this as an inspirational book. B...more
I was unsure whether to purchase this book as I do feel I could make a lot of softies myself from my imagination, however a few of the projects in here are trully adorable and swayed me into buying the book. I love the elephant king and Ms green tea bag and made the snow bunnies on the very first day I got the book. The book is very simple and nicely set out with a page on what you'll need and another on how to make it along with a nice full sized picture of the finished softy. I like the introd...more
I began to make the adorable ice cream sandwich in this book. Good details, comes with templates.
The only problem with this book is I'd rather make the softies than read anything new.
Sep 16, 2009
Dawn
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
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SOOOOO not literature, but still a book I read, and some great, doable ideas!
Adorable softies. I love books like this for inspiration and ideas.
These patterns are kind of random, but there are a couple that are really cute. The instructions are excellent - I think even a beginner could follow them and turn out a successful project.
I bought this book to teach myself how to make some fun stuffed things. I have many ideas in my head for making my own versions of softies so I figured I should do some research.
This arrived as part of my Amazon order about an hour ago and I already read all of the pictures. I can't wait to make some softies. It's going to be amazing, I bet.
Love all the fun and easy stuff in this book, plus it comes with removable pattern pages for easy copying.
gorgeous book and soooo good to have full size patterns
i love handmade toys. these are easy to do and super cute.
enough ideas to make a sewer's fingers bleed...
Cute things for Nina's Bday! Project 4862;)
Apr 16, 2013
Bronwyn Beazley
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Feb 10, 2013
Kelly
marked it as to-read
Feb 09, 2013
Suztemple
marked it as to-read
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