Stuffed Animals and All the Trimmings

I like all of Jodie Davis' doll and animal books, but I especially had fun with this one. I enjoyed picking out all my friends' favorite animals and dressing them up. This book features two kinds of stuffed animals: doll-style (upright with an animal head) and animal-style (more realisticly posed). Both are very cute, and the doll-style patterns include clothing. There is a good variety of projects ranging from cats and pigs to lions and roosters. I would rate the patterns at a medium skill level, since some of the pieces are a little tricky to fit together, and they call for plastic doll joints in the arms, legs, and head. I wish the book had color pictures - the black-and-white ones do not show much detail. Overall, though, this book offers nicely designed patterns with clear instructions. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of it, you should definately add it to your collection!