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Tutorial: Make a softie based on a child’s drawing

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can bring a child’s drawing to life (well, almost…) by turning it into a custom softie.  I love this!!  I did something similar for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Elephant Family softies

March 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys.  This is so sweet!!  The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes.  You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make monster softies from outgrown baby clothes

February 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Alisa Burke used outgrown baby clothes to make monster softies that I am absolutely squealing over.  I am so loving this idea!!  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  There’s no limit to the type of creature you … Read more ...

Free pattern: Penguin softies

January 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Want to know how to make this super cute penguin softie?  The Purl Bee has a pattern and tutorial for doing just that.  They also have fat quarter bundles for sale made up of the same black and white fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a stuffed animal into a plushie backpack

January 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to turn a large stuffed animal into a cute plushie backpack for a small child.   How cute is that!!!  The project is part of her Faux Fur Week series.  Get the tutorial … Read more ...

Get it now: Free patterns for cuddly dog and stegosaurus softies

December 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

   For a limited time (this week only!), Laura from Wilsons is giving away two of her newest patterns.  The first is a cuddly spotted dog softie.  The second is a cute stegosaurus with colorful spikes down his bag.  They’re free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for your child’s softies

November 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork shows how to make a simple sleeping bag for a child’s small stuffed animals and softies.  You can easily adjust the dimensions of the sack to accommodate a larger or smaller softie.  Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around?  Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun.  It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins.  The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension.  You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funky Frogs softies

October 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lazy Basset shares a free pattern and tutorial for their Funky Frogs softies.  They’re super cute made out of bright prints, and then embellished to give each their own personality.  Get the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Lazy Basset]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Too Hoot itty owl softie

October 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan Wallace from Tin Soldiers Studio shares a free pattern at Lazy Basset for making her Too Hoot owl softies.  The itty bitty owls are handstitched from craft felt.  Too cute!  Get the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apple and pear softies for fall

September 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Deeds & Petunia shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of apple and pear softies.  The stuffed fabric fruit make cute fall-themed decor accents.  I love the mix of solids and prints in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Moody Pumpkin softies you can make with your kids

September 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lenka from Forest Fairy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Moody Pumpkins.  The project is designed to be made with children, and her tutorial divides up the tasks suitable for adults and those suitable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child-sized doll sling, and a doll-sized doll sling too

August 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing  Dork shows how to make a child-sized sling so your little girl (or boy) can carry around their favorite dolls just like they see their mama doing.  She also gives the dimensions to make a sling  that a… Read more ...

Cool idea: Identification tag for a favorite stuffed animal

July 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from  julie-k created fabric tags that she sewed on to her daughter’s favorite stuffed animals.  They serve as permantently attached ID tags that will help Puppy and Gnocchi (the stuffed dog and cat) make their way back home… Read more ...
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