This wonderful collection of handmade toys will delight children both young and old. The 25 projects, designed by expert craftsman Rob Merrett, take their inspiration from traditional playthings, including dolls, animals, and more. Begin with Baby’s First Soft Toy—delightful gifts for newborns designed in soft colors and gentle prints. Nursery Novelties is next, with easy patchwork and appliqué embellishments, followed by Activity Toys, where clever designs will stimulate young children’s minds. Creature Comforts has adorable animals that are perfect for little ones in a range of pretty fabrics. Finally, Divine Dollies is packed with trendy, vintage-looking rag dolls that you will love to make. Rob also develops the concept of “Kids Forever,” where designs should appeal not just to children, but also to adults who will appreciate his stylish, retro approach. Each toy comes with clear, step-by-step text and beautiful photography and artworks that will guide even a novice stitcher, helping them to produce gorgeous gifts with a charming, handcrafted feel.

This technique-filled workshop for creating soft toys, with 16 projects and 52 lessons, covers everything from the basics to advanced construction elements.

Provides patterns and detailed instructions for constructing a teddy bear and offers tips on assembling and adding character to each bear

Step-by-step instructions to make dolls, teddy bears, puppets and animals

Traces the step-by-step development of twelve toy patterns encouraging creative designing by the beginner or advanced toymaker

This useful and clever handbook contains all the tips you need! The secrets of making teddy bears -- sewing the paws, attaching the ears and arms and more -- are yours with this book! A genuine teddy bear pattern is included so you can get started to day. Perfect companion book to American Teddy Bear Artists Pattern Book (see above).

Havens helps home sewers create adorable soft toys whose looks fall somewhere between classically cute and Japanese modern and which can be extensively customized.