Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals: With Full-Size Patterns for 20 Cuddly Critters

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 well as anyone who would like to try sewing fleece, or sewing stuffed animals. I have been making patterns and sewing stuffed toys for thirty two years and I would place this book among the very best on the subject. The full-size patterns are a nice plus. I photocopied them onto regular paper to keep the originals pristine, but the paper is sufficiently heavy for many uses. As soon as I'm done with this review, I'm going to look for other books by this author.

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 followed. With the majority of the seams being machine sewed, these make practical children toys as well. I have tried the hedgehog and penguin patterns, and both took me less than an hour to complete. Simple additions of trim will further personalize the toys, making adorable gifts. (For example, a feathery trim sewn in the head seam of the penguin pattern makes a cute Mohawk-style punk rocker, while beaded tassels make a flirty necklace.) I would recommend this book to any one looking for sweet, fun projects that can be finished in an afternoon.

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.

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).

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!