This collection of 20 button-jointed felted wool figures will appeal to crafters, parents looking for kid-friendly projects, and beginner sewists. Each uses felted wool made from recycled sweaters (polar fleece or coat-weight wool are also options). Button joints allow the figures to be posed, making them ideal for play or display. Emphasis is on hand stitching, though sewing machine alternatives are covered as well. Making Adorable Button-Jointed Stuffed Animals offers detailed instructions coupled with patterns and step-by-step photographs to help crafters make any of these projects in a few hours. To demonstrate the overall process of working with a pattern, cutting, stitching, stuffing, and adding button joints, the dog project is covered in expanded detail. This book will appeal to crafters who love farm (and other) animals, value re-purposing wool, and enjoy making things by hand. Ideal as heirloom gifts, these sturdy animals can be enjoyed for years to come.
This book shows how to make 20 adorable animal figures using felted wool from recycled sweaters. Each super-cute design features buttons at the joints so kids can move the limbs around! With detailed instructions, patterns, and step-by-step photos, crafters can complete any of these delightful projects in just a few hours.
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Rebecca Anderson is a highly experienced sewist, teacher, and lecturer. She has marketed more than 50 sewing patterns through her own sewing pattern company Rebecca Ruth Designs. West Broadway Book Distribution, Checker, and Brewer, among others, distribute her patterns. Her quilts have appeared in local and national quilt shows, including the American Quilter's Society (AQS) show in Nashville, the National Quilting Association (NQA) show in Chicago, and the International Quilt Festival in Houston.
