Softies are fabulous! Toys that will lift your spirits, make you go all gooey or laugh out loud. Even better... with this book they are easy to sew! I bought this for a friend and fell in love with it- it was very hard to hand it over. The patterns and instructions are very clear, and it is fabulous to be able to visit the websites of the individual artists who have designed the toys- better than anything mass produced and anonymous. Good craft books are always a great investment- because they keep on giving- make softies for all of your friends, or to suit your mood. Many craft books end up intimidating me because I have poor skills and I am impatient with crafts, this one does the job really well- even philistines like me can feel confident about making the toys.

It was great because the patterns were at the back and easy to cut out. They turned out really good. Love the book. Have bought the others too.

Very quirky projects and lots of fun. And I love that the patterns are provided in the back, already the correct size (the other books I have require photocopying and enlarging the printed templates, which can be tricky on a small home scanner).