Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals | Therese Laskey

Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals | Therese Laskey | beautiful book

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	Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals Therese Laskey Chronicle Books, 2007 - 120 pages average customer review:based on 12 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called "softies," veteran crafter Therese Laskey commissioned acclaimed artists 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 robot; and many more quirky creatures. Cheeky photos, easy instructions, and ready-to-use pattern sheets make it a cinch to whip up these irresistible gifts. Best of all, a folder at back holds the patterns while spiral binding makes for craft-friendly use.

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CAN"T WAIT

I don't actually own this book as of yet, but I can not wait!! Right now I am hooked on "Aranzi Aronzo Cute Dolls (Let's Make Cute Stuff)" by Aranzi Aronzo and Rui Munakata. I am sure that my niece and new nephew appricate getting a custom doll every time I visit!! These books are so great not only for what they have to offer but they inspire soooo much in the imagination. I have created my own patterns too. It is easy once you see how simple everything is constructed.... but still the books are sooo worth it since everything in them are SOO CUTE!!

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beautiful book

first it's beautifully designed. the softies are varied and interesting.
i am very happy with this choice of book

various difficulties on a great range of cute!

I bought this book after making about half a dozen sock monsters.....I went straight in the for the hard stuff (Double Scoop, Ice cream cone). This particular guy was a bit difficult to completely sew by hand...but it can be done. This book will challenge and impress you.

What "Plush You!" Should Have Been.

"Softies" is everything that the similarly themed Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff should have been. This book provides a range of soft toy patterns (mostly sewn, although one is crocheted and two are needle felted) from an array of soft toy artists with detailed instructions on how to make them (the problem with "Plush You!" was that the instructions and patterns were omitted). The patterns were designed by artists from all around the world, although many of them seem to be in the "cute" style that is commonly associated with Japanese craft books, even those designed by non-Japanese (not that there's anything wrong with that - I am particularly fond of Japanese-style crafts).

The best thing about this book is that it is incredibly user friendly. It is spiral bound, and rather than having the patterns printed on the pages of the book (forcing the user to either photocopy or trace them, which can often result in the book being damaged), the patterns are printed on loose pieces of paper which are enclosed in a big envelope at the back of the book.

Given the range of patterns in this book, it is likely that you will find at least one toy that you would like to make, which, as far as I'm concerned, makes this book good value.

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Cute stuff

I bought this book after seeing the bunnies; thought they'd be cute for my nieces for Easter. My husband looked at the book and wants me to make the whale (without the bird on its head) and the robot. I'd love to try the needle-felting projects and there are a few others that I'm sure I'll make. I am an advanced beginner sewer and I think I could make all but the most complex of the projects (the adorable plaid dog).

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