Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals: With Full-Size Patterns for 20 Cuddly Critters (Hardcover-spiral)

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Carr, Linda. Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals. Creative Pub: Quayside. 2008. c.112p. ISBN 978-1-58923-384-3. pap. $19.95. FIBER CRAFTS   Carr (Clothes from the Vogue Patterns Collection) presents a menagerie of whimsical stuffed toys in this enjoyable collection. There are stuffed toys for every child's taste: the usual puppies, kittens, and bunnies, followed by an adorable centipede, a sweet octopus, and a spider that even arachnophobes could snuggle with. What sets the toys apart is their expressive faces, created by adding pattern pieces, sewing button or plastic eyes in a specific manner, or adding detail with a permanent marker. The only potential problem for libraries is that the patterns are included in a pocket on the front of the book rather than interspersed within the text. Creative parents (and grandparents) will enjoy making these toys for the children in their lives. Recommended for most public libraries. - Library Journal, August 2008

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Includes full-size, fold-out patterns and templates for each of the 20 projects.

Fleece is soft, warm, easy to work with, and simple to sew-requiring no lining or edge-finishing. Even brand-new sewers can make the perfect gift in a weekend, or less!

This book provides easy step-by-step instruction to make a range of cuddly fleece creatures to keep or give away-in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Each of the 20 animals is featured in a full-size photograph, along with a variation in one or more colors or sizes. There are easy-to-follow line drawings and step-by-step text instruction for construction and assembly of each one. Linda adds her own creative touches to each of the simple shapes-decorative trims, bright appliques, and quick, secure closures. Full-size tissue patterns and templates are included for each of the projects. Fleece fabric is easy to find, and the selection of colors, patterns, and textures is increasing in stores like Jo-Ann and Michaels and in traditional fabric outlets.

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Product Details Hardcover-spiral: 112 pages Publisher: Creative Publishing international; Spi edition (July 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1589233840 ISBN-13: 978-1589233843 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,990 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #25 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Stuffed Animals #50 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Toymaking

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wonderful fleece animals, fleece remnant, powdered blush, backyard animals, polyester fiberfill, ball buttons, head darts, eye markings, pattern pieces, hand needle

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 14 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, December 6, 2008 By  Bethany M. Hall - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I just bought this book at hobby lobby over the weekend and I was so excited by it I had to write a review. First there are plenty of pictures and text to help you make the toys. The patterns are FULL SIZE in an envelope in the front of the book. No resizing necessary. Also the directions are easy to follow. Which is a plus for me as I am a visual learner. Pictures are required for me to follow directions. Also the toys made in the book are created with fleece and felt. The two easiest fabrics to work with *in my opinion*. And also some of the simplest to find in just about any fabric store. I highly recommend this to those who want some sweet animals to make that look cute and realistic. Some are more complex but there are plenty that are simple! I highly recommend to the newbie sewer and those of us who have been sewing for years! 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for any sewer, January 26, 2009 By  crisw (Jamul, CA United States) - See all my reviews This book is a hit for so many reasons: * The patterns are easy to sew. Many are suitable for someone who has never made a stuffed animal before. * The animals are *cute*! It takes talent to make a cute animal pattern with so few pattern pieces- this book does it! * For those with experience, the patterns offer a good jumping-off point. For example, almost all of the patterns work just as well in fake fur as they do in fleece. Using the tiger pattern, I turned a leopard-print fake fur throw into a whole litter of adorable baby leopard cubs! If you have any interest whatsoever in making stuffed animals, buy this book. You won't regret it. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pattern Book Ever..., December 13, 2008 By  M. Keller "NurseintheHouse" (West Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I love to sew...and I love great patterns. This book provides a wonderful place to start. I took the patterns and added my own special touch to each. The designs of each animal are sweet and so easy to put together. Patterns included in a nice envelope to keep them all in one place -- beautiful photography and instructions that are easy to follow. Cute, cute creations can be started from the basics provided in this book. I wish the author would provide another book just as great as this one. I'd give it 10 stars if that option were available!! Great investment (though the price is more than reasonable for what this book will add to your creative endeavors).		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Every stuffed animal book should be this good I cannot more highly recommend this book for people who enjoy sewing stuffed toys. It's also an excellent book for those who are trying to learn how to sew with a machine, as... Read more Published 5 days ago by E. Tucciarone 5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Results! I found this book at my local library first, and simply had to have a copy of my own! The full-sized patterns are amazing, and the pictorial instructions easily... Read more Published 4 months ago by K. York 5.0 out of 5 stars Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals: This will be fun to use for making gifts for my grandchildren. Arrived in good time and excellent condition. Thank you. Published 4 months ago by Ruth A. Mayer 5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book I have been sewing for about 3 years so I am in no way an expert. But, even if you are an expert or just starting out, this book is really great for you! Read more Published 4 months ago by Michelle T. 5.0 out of 5 stars great The book came quickly. The patterns are clear and easy to follow. Have made several for my grandchildren and they love them. Published 5 months ago by Allene Stucki 5.0 out of 5 stars Faux Fur and other materials This book is an incredible value. Some of the patterns in the book have been sold seperately by Vogue patterns at prices higher than the cost of this book. Read more Published 8 months ago by M. Ashmore 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! I love this book!I'm a beginner sewer and have already made 5 animals from this book,she gives great directions,step by step along with illustrations. Read more Published 8 months ago by Mary Brown Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 112 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international; Spi edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589233840
• ISBN-13: 978-1589233843
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,990 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, December 6, 2008

By	Bethany M. Hall - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just bought this book at hobby lobby over the weekend and I was so excited by it I had to write a review.
First there are plenty of pictures and text to help you make the toys. The patterns are FULL SIZE in an envelope in the front of the book. No resizing necessary. Also the directions are easy to follow. Which is a plus for me as I am a visual learner. Pictures are required for me to follow directions.
Also the toys made in the book are created with fleece and felt. The two easiest fabrics to work with *in my opinion*. And also some of the simplest to find in just about any fabric store.
I highly recommend this to those who want some sweet animals to make that look cute and realistic.
Some are more complex but there are plenty that are simple! I highly recommend to the newbie sewer and those of us who have been sewing for years!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for any sewer, January 26, 2009

By	crisw (Jamul, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is a hit for so many reasons:

* The patterns are easy to sew. Many are suitable for someone who has never made a stuffed animal before.

* The animals are *cute*! It takes talent to make a cute animal pattern with so few pattern pieces- this book does it!

* For those with experience, the patterns offer a good jumping-off point. For example, almost all of the patterns work just as well in fake fur as they do in fleece. Using the tiger pattern, I turned a leopard-print fake fur throw into a whole litter of adorable baby leopard cubs!

If you have any interest whatsoever in making stuffed animals, buy this book. You won't regret it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pattern Book Ever..., December 13, 2008

By	M. Keller "NurseintheHouse" (West Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love to sew...and I love great patterns. This book provides a wonderful place to start. I took the patterns and added my own special touch to each. The designs of each animal are sweet and so easy to put together. Patterns included in a nice envelope to keep them all in one place -- beautiful photography and instructions that are easy to follow. Cute, cute creations can be started from the basics provided in this book. I wish the author would provide another book just as great as this one. I'd give it 10 stars if that option were available!! Great investment (though the price is more than reasonable for what this book will add to your creative endeavors).