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 ( 1 so far )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
Make a Comment ( 3 so far )In preparation for Easter, Craftblog has put together a wonderful round-up of free bunny patterns from across the world wide web. Some we have already been featured on this website and some are new ones that you really must check out!
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Of course, if you don’t celebrate Easter, bunny softies of all kinds make a great gift for all occasions 
Find them all here:
1. Free Bunny Softie Patterns (Sewn) by Craftblog
2. Free Bunny Knitting Patterns by Craftblog
3. Free Bunny Crochet Patterns by Craftblog
One of my personal softie-making heroes - Heidi Kenney - has posted up this super cute and easy modification to the classic sock monkey pattern: Sock Bunny!
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Sock animals are quick to whip up so you could make quite a number of these in different sock patterns and colours Just in time for Easter!
Find it here: Sock Bunny by My Paper Crane
Make a Comment ( None so far )We continue with the hedgehog love today and I direct you to this adorable little softie:
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Pattern is provided in a PDF and instructions are well written and illustrated. A Sizzix die cut machine was used to cut out all the little spikes on the back (roughly 65 pieces in total) and each spike is then handsewn on to the body.
Find it here: Handsome Hamie the Hedgehog by Lollychops
Make a Comment ( None so far )Loving the texture on this hedgie, created by the ruffles on the body:
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Pattern is in JPEG format and each step of the process is clearly written with excellent photos/diagrams. The ruffles are hand-stitched onto the body after the body has been stuffed and sewn up.
Find it here: Ruffled Hedgehog Softie by Matsutake
Make a Comment ( None so far )Thank you to Linda for letting me know about some easy to make softies on her website, Pane Amore Creativita.
She has provided tutorials on how to make a felt cube softie, a felt bear softie, and felt finger puppets:
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The tutorials are in Italian but you can transalate them into English using one of the translation buttons on her website. Also, these projects are quite easy to follow without the transalation and can be purely hand-sewn.
Find them here:
1. Felt softie cubes by Pane Amore Creativita
2. Felt teddy bear by Pane Amore Creativita
3. Felt finger puppets by Pane Amore Creativita
Jodie, one of my favourite Aussie softie-makers, has posted up the free pattern and instructions to make these sweet little rodents:
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I think I have mentioned before that I am not rodent-friendly but these guys . . . well, they are hard to resist! The project is available in Scribd, which will allow you to view it all on screen or download it or print it off. Instructions are clear and well written. Note that this is a button jointed softie so may not be suitable for young children.
Find it here: Jofus and Lally the Mice by Ric Rac
Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Thanks to Jacqui for letting me know about a fantastic tutorial she has put together for this gorgeous felt rabbit:
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Doesn’t he remind you of Beatrix Potter’s iconic Jack the Rabbit? This little fella is fully handsewn and therefore makes this a great transportable project. Instructions and pictures are very clear and easy to understand. You can download the tutorial and template as a PDF file also. Jacqui also includes a section on embelishing the rabbit with felt and embroidery with stunning results.
Find it here: Felt Bunny by Hazelnuts
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )According to Becky, these Summer Travelers “are around 9″ tall. They are perfect to snuggle with, laugh with, and to show the world too. They love to be tucked into bags, blankets, suitcases, and little people arms. They find the world facinating and want to see and experience it all.“.
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She shares the free pattern and instructions on how to make your own little Summer Traveler softie.This would make a great beginner project and you could re-use felted woollens or fleece (e.g. blankets, jackets).
Available here: Summer Travelers Tutorial by Whosies
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