Cloth Doll Prairie Flowers from By Hook, By Hand
Beth from By Hook, By Hand is a very talented doll-maker. She has provided a free pattern for a cloth doll (Prairie Flowers) that you can customise to your heart’s content. This is just one example of the doll:
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The instructions are detailed and well-written and Beth gives some great tips too.
Find the template and instructions here: Cloth Doll Prairie Flowers from By Hook, By Hand
Make sure you take a good look around her lovely website too - you’ll find more free doll/doll clothes patterns as well!
Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Fairy Softies by Diana Schoenbrun
Diana recently contacted me about a new book she has published: “Beasties: How to Make 22 Mischievous Monsters That Go Bump in the Night“. It’s a great collection of whimsical softies for kids (or adults!).
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She;s generously offered a free pattern for Fairy Softies from the book.
Find it here: Fairy Softies by Diana Schoenbrun
Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Hootie the Upcycled Owl by New Green Mama
Love to recycle? Love Owls? Well, here’s a softie project for you! 
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This super adorable owl is easy to make and you can use up your fabric scraps too. Illustrations and instructions are clear and well-presented.
Find it here: Hootie the Upcycled Owl by New Green Mama
Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Face Pillow/Softie by Lia’s Space
How cute is this?!
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A sweet addition to any little girl’s bedroom! Pattern and instructions are provided.
Find it here: Face Pillow by Lia’s Space
Make a Comment ( None so far )Mermaid Doll by Hillary Lang (Wee Wonderfuls)
The Wee Wonderfuls blog is the second craft blog I read and was instantly hooked on Hillary’s dolls - sweet demeanours, vintage fabric outifits and perfect details. You can now make the super cute Mermaid doll from her new book - featured free on the Martha Stewart craft website.
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Find it here: Mermaid Doll by Hillary Lang (Wee Wonderfuls)
Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Felt Goldfish by Abby Glassenberg
Make this gorgeous felt goldish - a free pattern by soft-scuplture artist Abby Glassenberg. Love the details and different textures!
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Find the pattern here: Felt Goldfish by Abby Glassenberg (While She Naps)
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Make Your Own Toys with Sue Havens
Great video by artist Sue Havens on how to make a simple, patchwork bear (and I love her nails!):
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Tip: Choosing Eyes for your Softie
I enjoyed this recent blog post by Larissa of mmmcrafts because it highlights an important little part of softie-making that can be easily overlooked:
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Choosing eyes for your softie creation! Have a look through the different options Larissa provides and you’ll see that each choice alters the overall personality and expression of the bunny. For the most part, you could try different kinds of eyes after the softie has been sewn up and stuffed - the only exception is when using the plastic safety eyes as these need to be inserted before these steps.
Just a tip to try out on your next softie!
Details here: Ideas for Bunny Eyes by mmmcrafts
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Squirrel Softie by We Wilsons
Another free softie pattern found via Craftzine - check out this delightful Squirrel that you can sew up yourself!
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That fluffy yarn tail is a perfect touch!
You can download the one-page pattern and instructions sheet from the We Wilsons website here: Squirrel Softie Pattern by We Wilsons
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Teddy Bear Tutorial by HowJoyful @Intsructables
Craftzine pointed me in the direction of this excellent step-by-step tutorial on how to make a bear softie by Instructables member HowJoyful:
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The tutorial has been specifically written for Beginner softie-makers and is very well presented - easy to understand and follow.
Find it here: Teddy Bear Tutorial by HowJoyful @Intsructables
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