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Free pattern: Apple softie

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Amy at Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this apple softie.  There’s a pocket across the front that can hold a note and maybe a small gift.  How about some packets of apple cider mix?  It would also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl Ouchie Pack

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JaniJo guest blogs in the A to Z series at The Ribbon Retreat with a free pattern for making her Owl Ouchie Pack.  He’s so cute, he looks like a softie.  But he’s filled with rice so he can be… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Spock softie

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Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans.  A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk.  How cute is he!!!  Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed animal backpack

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Jessica from Running With Scissors made a special backpack for him to carry his favorite stuffed animal to school for Teddy Bear Day.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It has a flat round bottom and webbing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack

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Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack.  It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house.  Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped snake sock softie

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Tutorial: Striped snake sock softieCraft Foxes shares a tutorial from Brenna Maloney showing how you can make a loveable snake softie out of a striped knee sock.  It’s a fun project to make with kids.  If they’re too young to do the sewing themselves,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basil the Softie Bear

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Tutorial: Basil the Softie BearAmy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a Basil Bear softie for a baby.  His shape is simple and lightly stuffed.  On the back, you can embroidery a label with the child’s name.  He’s… Read more ...