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Archive for January, 2011

Cloth Doll Prairie Flowers from By Hook, By Hand

Posted Monday 17 January 2011 and filed under: Dolls, Tutorials/Free Patterns
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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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Fairy Softies by Diana Schoenbrun

Posted Saturday 15 January 2011 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
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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

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Hootie the Upcycled Owl by New Green Mama

Posted Thursday 13 January 2011 and filed under: Birds, Tutorials/Free Patterns
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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

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Face Pillow/Softie by Lia’s Space

Posted Tuesday 11 January 2011 and filed under: Other Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
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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

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