And we’re back!! No excuses for the prolonged absence. Let’s just get stuck back into it!
Check out this excellent time-lapse video on the process of making a plush toy by Love and Sandwich. Nothing solves the mystery of bringing a plush toy to life like seeing it in action. Enjoy!
The cuteness is killing me!
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Fantastic Toys have provided a free pattern for the basic cupcake softie and it’s up to you to make your perfect cupcake topping. Pattern and instructions are in pdf format. This one is a great Beginner project. Don’t they look so delicious in a bunch like that!
Go here for details: Plush Cupcake by Fantastic Toys
And yes, their toys truly are fantastic! See them here.
Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Here is an excellent beginner’s project - Plush Duck:
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The free instructions and template are in downloadable pdf format and are easy to follow. The duck’s body can be made from any fabric and I think it would look especially cute in sherpa fleece or a fuzzy chenille.
Find it here: Plush Duck by Mariska
Mariska is a very talented softie maker and you can see her adorable softie creations on her Fluffels website.
Make a Comment ( None so far )Just a quick post to let you know that SoftieMaking.com now has a little book shop filled with highly recommended softie-making books, categorised into sewn softies, knitted softies, crocheted softies and dolls.
Click the book shop link located on the top menu at any time to get to the book shop or you can drop in now via this link.
Enjoy! And if you have any books to recommend, please feel free to provide details in the comments!
Make a Comment ( None so far )The Softies for Mirabel appeal is hosted by the quintessential hostess with the mostess, Pip of Meet Me At Mikes. The auction component of the appeal is now over but you can still make and donate softies for the Christmas 2008 Appeal.
{Meet Me At Mikes window showing donated softies received so far. Image credit: Meet Me At Mikes}
Go over here for all the FAQs regarding this event including how to donate, where to send your softie, who will receive your softie, and what the Mirabel Foundation is all about. At this stage, if you want to donate to the Christmas Appeal your donation/s will need to be received by the 13th of December.
This is an excellent example of crafting for a cause. And hey - no excuses about not knowing how to make a softie. That is what softiemaking.com is here for! I am sure you will find a softie to make and donate. So get cracking! 
“Creature Feature“: October 10th - 2nd November @ Black Lark Gallery, East Sussex (UK)
For more details go here: Creature Feature Show @ Black Lark Gallery
“Monster Art Rally“: October 10th - 1st November @ Gallery1988, San Francisco, CA (USA)
For more details go here: Monster Art Rally Show @ Gallery1988
“Dia De Los Plush“: October 11th - 7th November @ Red Hot Robot, Phoenix, AZ (USA)
For more details go here: Dia De Los Plush Show @ Red Hot Robot
Omnific Assembly’s “Totem: Dolls with Souls”: Ends October 12th, The Fracture Galleries (Fed Square), Melbourne, VIC (AUS)
For more details go here: Totem: Dolls with Souls Show @ The Fracture Galleries, Fed Square
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