I am working myself up to do one of these...

yes, found the Softies book. I knew Borders would have a copy. So I had a read thru in store sans kids. And there are a few really nice things. I really like prairie mouse's monkey. She also makes a really cute bunny.




And hop skip jump's monkey and bunny .




And I really liked never enough hours giraffe.

And am trying to find this in the bookshops. But i don't think it is out yet... Softies

Finally had a bit of spare time to check out some things I have been thinking about. One thing I would love to buy is a gocco. the Aussie company that has them is Nehoc.

But there are some esty stores that have them too. Will have to work out which is cheaper or easier to buy from.
printaddictjapan
and alittlegoodness
and they both have great japanese craft books. So beautiful...

Well here is the very first teddy. Not bad. But think I will change the pattern so it is not so fiddly. Both the kids love it. I didn't think they would show any interest at all. AS I am not doing it for them, it is really more for me. There you go... Still have to put some finishing touches on the face. Not sure what to do there.

I have finally started... it has only taken about 9 months of brain power and procrastination. Let's hope the inspiration keeps up.
Here is my box of frabric (old ties from op shops!) ready and waiting to be transformed. And here is the pattern I have created on my computer, and it laid out on the fabric.