Archive for May, 2010
Posted Thursday 27 May 2010 and filed under: Embellishing, Tips-n-Tricks
Tags: ,embellishment, eyes, softie, tip
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
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Posted Thursday 20 May 2010 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cute, free, pattern, Squirrel, woodland, yarn
Another free softie pattern found via Craftzine - check out this delightful Squirrel that you can sew up yourself!
{image credit: We Wilsons}
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
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Posted Wednesday 19 May 2010 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,bear, Beginner project, cute, fleece, free, pattern, teddy
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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Posted Wednesday 19 May 2010 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Babushka, Beginner project, cute, free, Matryoshka, pattern, Russian
Thank you to Ali of Snipsnaphappy for pointing me to her Matryoshka doll tutorial:
{image credit: Snipsnaphappy}
Ali provides very clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with photos. How cute do they look all lined up? 
Other ideas I had about these dolls:
1) You could insert a bell or squeaker inside if you were making these for a baby/toddler
2) Use scraps of wool from felted blankets or fleece with different textures
3) Embroider the face if you aren’t comfortable with using fabric paint
Find it here: Matryoshka Dolls by Snipsnaphappy
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Posted Tuesday 18 May 2010 and filed under: Animal Softies, Sea Animals, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,beach, cute, free, ocean, pattern, sea, Seahorse
Lia kindly emailed me a few months ago (sorry for the delay Lia!) to let me know that she has posted a up a tutorial for this seahorse softie:
{image credit: Lia’s Crafty Journey}
She has provided two versions of the pattern - one with the curly tail that you can see in the picture above (which would require a loop turner) and another version with a stubbier tail (and therefore would not require a loop turner).
Find it here: The Making of Mr Seahorse by Lia’s Crafty Journey
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