Archive for January, 2011
Posted Monday 17 January 2011 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cloth, doll, free, jointed, painted, pattern
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!
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Posted Saturday 15 January 2011 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,beastie, fairy, free, myth, pattern, whimsical, wings
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!).

{image credit: Diana Schoenbrun}
She;s generously offered a free pattern for Fairy Softies from the book.
Find it here: Fairy Softies by Diana Schoenbrun
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Posted Thursday 13 January 2011 and filed under: Birds, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,bird, cute, free, owl, pattern, recycle, scraps, softie, upcycle
Love to recycle? Love Owls? Well, here’s a softie project for you!

{image credit: New Green Mama}
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
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Posted Tuesday 11 January 2011 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,cushion, cute, free, girl, pattern, pillow
How cute is this?!

{image credit: Lia’s Space}
A sweet addition to any little girl’s bedroom! Pattern and instructions are provided.
Find it here: Face Pillow by Lia’s Space
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