Countryside Softies: 28 Handmade Wool Creatures to Stitch

by Amy Adams

A tweet, a grunt, a squeak, and a hoot! A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear instructions, and enchanting photography of the creatures in their natural habitats. Best of all, each project is graded according to difficulty (easy, moderate, and slightly tricky) so both experienced and beginner sewers can share in the fun. 28 unique fabric softies that can be sewn by hand or machine. Learn how to personalize your creation with a variety of whimsical embellishments. With these forgiving patterns, imperfect stitches make these cuties even cuter! Makes a delightful gift, but you'll want a few for yourself!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Sewing

227 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2011

Reviews

[Mychellem · Rating 5 out of 5]

The little critters in this book have such wonderful, quirky personalities -- just look at that cute little fox on the cover! They're made from felted sweaters and scraps of cotton print, and weighted so that they'll actually sit upright. The close up illustrations of blanket stitching and the fabric choices and little details provide so much eye-candy, I can't decide which project I want to tackle first. Probably the fox. Or the hedgehog, which has actual prickles. Sure, they're soft, but he's got actual texture. And the squirrel has an amazing fluffy tail!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique and incredibly adorable creatures, all made with wool & fabric. The photography alone makes this a book to enjoy browsing through again & again. The projects are rated 1 to 3 for difficulty. The instructions are detailed as to the authors specific process. There are some easier projects but the full bodied softies are level 3 projects, not really geared for beginners. The book provides lots of great info.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

These have got to be some of the cutest stuffed animals! There's even an owl! The directions are very easy to follow, including some step by step photos as well. I think B and I will be making some of these soon.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable! I can't wait to make them for my children! Love the fabrics too! :)

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are silly and adorable. Some of them really are quite complicated, but they are all graded for difficulty.