Editor's Note: This series of posts became a book! Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in 2013. +++++ One of the challenges in designing a soft toy is figuring out how to attach parts like limbs or wings so that the attachment is really strong and won't come apart during…
a workshop and a new technique
A quick break from the Elements of Soft Toy Design posts to give a little update on other crafty happenings around here. I held my very first workshop last week at my house. I had seven women over to make sock monkeys. It was really fun! I remember that I love teaching. I used to…
and the winner is…
Wow! Thank you to everyone who entered The Artful Bird giveaway! I learned about all kinds of new birds, especially birds from Australia and New Zealand. Awesome. It was fun, too, to hear how you identified with the personality traits of particular birds. Your comments were fascinating to read! And the winner is… #29 - …
Kickin’ off The Artful Bird Blog Tour – It’s Giveaway Time!
My new book, The Artful Bird, begins its blog tour today. And there will be one live tour stop along the way, too! I will be in New York on Saturday, March 5, for a trunk show and signing at Purl Soho from 12 pm – 1 pm and I'll be teaching a bird-making workshop…
Elements of Soft Toy Design #12: Gusseted Button Joints
Editor's Note: This series of posts became a book! Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in 2013. +++++ I love jointed soft toys because they have moving parts. Any place on a toy where two parts are making contact could have a joint. Hips, shoulders, elbows, knees, and claws are…
Elements of Soft Toy Design #11: Pointed Ovals
Editor's Note: This series of posts became a book! Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in 2013. +++++ When I have an idea for a new soft toy, going from a sketch to a set of pattern pieces can be a daunting task. How do I make those shapes in…
Elements of Soft Toy Design #10: Stuffing
Stuffing is a really important step in softie making. When it is done well, the finished toy is firm and smooth and completely filled out, from its tiniest extremity to its widest part. When it is done poorly, the finished toy is lumpy in some parts and deflated in others and it may not stand…
The Artful Bird Book Launch and Trunk Show
The Artful Bird book launch and trunk show is this coming Saturday, February 5th, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Essentia, a beautiful boutique in downtown Wellesley, MA. All of the birds I made for the book (over 40!) will be for sale. We will be serving seed and nut inspired pastries and I will…
Elements of Soft Toy Design #9: Gussets Part 2
Editor's Note: This series of posts became a book! Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in 2013. +++++ Head gussets have got to be one of the biggest challenges in soft toy design. You will remember from the post on underbody gussets that a gusset is a piece of fabric…
Coming Soon: An Artful Bird Giveaway!
I have had a thrilling week receiveding emails from people all over the country who have received my book from their Amazon pre-order. And next week, The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew, officially debuts in bookstores everywhere. Oh my. What a wonderful feeling! Many years of experimentation and exploration of fabric bird-making…
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