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Free pattern: Scottie dog and lamb softies

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Scottie-and-Lamb-small-picVintage Pattern Marketplace shares a free reprint of a vintage pattern for making these Scottie dog and lamb softies. They are both so cute!!  The little tail on the Scottie dog slays me!  It looks like he’s got a little collar, too.  And the lamb has such sweet floppy ears!  The button joints on both softies are charming, but if you’re making one for a baby or small child you should probably omit them to avoid a choking hazard.  Go to Vintage Pattern Marketplace to download the pattern.

[photo from Vintage Pattern Marketplace]

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  2. So so cute! And as a team member, I’m thrilled to see the link to the Vintage Pattern Marketplace. (I love this blog, by the way–one of the best!)

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  4. Thanks for sharing this sweet pattern and for the shout out for vintage patterns and our marketplace. Your blog is amazing! So much to take in. It keeps me coming back again and again.

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