Easter is nearly upon us once again and here is a cute twist on chick-and-egg softies:
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Can you just imagine how soft and sweet these would be? 
Find pattern and instructions here: Fuzzy Easter Chicks and Mini Easter Eggs by the Purl Bee
Make a Comment ( None so far )Apologies for another unexpected break - life got crazy busy with an little softie exhibition I was working on. But I’m back and ready to post up lots of wonderful (and free) softie patterns for you, and just in time for the gift-giving season!
First post for today is this sweet Gulla’alla (Koala) and baby by Coloured Buttons:
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This would make for a great Beginner’s project. The shape is easy and simple to work with and the construction is straight-forward.
You’ll find the template and the instructions here: Gulla’alla (Koala) by Coloured Buttons
Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens of Softie-making, Melly & Me, have generously posted up the free pattern and instructions for making this gorgeous kokeshi stuffie - so sweet!
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A small collection in different colours would look so lovely, or perhaps you can make them as giveaways for your daughter’s party, or even as little ornaments for the Christmas tree (which is only a few months away - eeek!).
Download the pdf and instructions over here: Kokeshi Stuffie by Melly & Me
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Thank you to Danielle for letting me know about her fantastic free softie whale pattern:
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Isn’t he wonderful?! You can make one too by following her super clear instructions and using her downloadable pdf pattern.
Find him here: Softie Whale by Small Dream Factory
Explore her lovely website for more softie goodness (and she has a few more free patterns on offer too!).
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )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 Mel for the email regarding the free pattern and iinstructions on her website for this cute owlie:
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Step by step instructions and pictures are provided and easy to follow. Template is in a JPG format which you can resize.
Find it here: Owl Softie by Mel’s Own Place
Make a Comment ( None 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 ( None 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
Make a Comment ( None so far )Okay, these can’t really qualify as softies but they are too cute not to post up (and they are based on Soto Softies’ softies anyways):
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Detailed and clearly written instructions are provided alongside helpful photographs of the process.
Find the free pattern and tutorial here: Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets by Soto Softies
Thank you to Becky for suggesting the link!
Make a Comment ( None so far )Following on from the previous post, also on Martha Stewart.com is an extract from Miyako Kanamor’s book “Happy Gloves“ on how to make turn a pair of gloves into these sweet boy and girl dolls:
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Files are in downloadable PDF format. Easy to follow instructions and clear diagrams are provided. You could personalise these dolls in so many ways.
Patterns for the clothes are also provided.
Find the free patterns here: Boy and Girl Glove dolls via Martha Stewart
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