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“toys to sew” book

2009 August 17
by 5 Orange Potatoes

Here’s another one of my favorite books to giveaway- toys to sew: dozens of patterns for dolls, animals, doll clothes and accessories by Claire Garland. This is one of my favorites because of the easy projects and a chapter dedicated to FELT critters!

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 Claire shows you how to make a simple ragdoll and some simple clothing for her. She also offers variations of the basic doll, there is a ballerina, angel, pirate and a boy. She includes templates for clothing as well.

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Claire also has directions and patterns for various animals: elephant, crocodile, turtle, bear, a pull-along elephant, sock dog, monkey, tiger and puppy.

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The sewing with felt chapter has a lot of fun critters. She has directions for felt dinosaurs, dino egg bag,

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hobby horse, cat and mouse skittles game,

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 bears, a retro tea set, and these super cute felt houses!

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To enter the giveaway, you must leave a comment. To get an extra chance follow this blog.  Giveaway closes Friday evening when winner will be announced. GIVEAWAY CLOSED

84 Responses
  1. August 22, 2009

    Felt is Fantastic! What a great give away..

  2. August 21, 2009

    Oooh, I just love the looks of this book. Last week I was at Pottery Barn for Kids and saw some of their cute softies including a very similarly styled mouse. (I wonder if PBK STOLE the idea from this book? Hmmmm.) I was wondering if I’d be able to figure out how to make one with my nieces. This book would do the trick! Thanks for the tip. Enter me in to win… thanks! Great site.

  3. Tricia Z permalink
    August 20, 2009

    I love your site! You give me great ideas and inspiration in my life with my daughter- and this book looks perfect for us, we will be able to work on the projects together. thanks so much- keep up your excellent work!

  4. August 20, 2009

    what a nice new blog!! like the BIG pictures!

    and uh, plse count me in. i think i realy like the book

  5. August 20, 2009

    Softies are my favourite gift for my nieces and nephew. This would expand my repertoire quite nicely. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. DrJo permalink
    August 20, 2009

    I have some christening gifts to make–these would be perfect!

  7. August 20, 2009

    Oh, my. Fun, fun. Maybe I’ll win? And I’ll follow, too, if I can figure out how. Thanks for the chance!

  8. Hope permalink
    August 19, 2009

    I love this book!!! Too sweet of you to do this great giveaway. I keep getting that message error too, but will keep trying as well.

  9. Marisa permalink
    August 19, 2009

    Just switched Google Reader to follow this one, instead of the old.

    The book looks like fun – I love the turtle!

  10. cheyenne permalink
    August 19, 2009

    Love the book…looks like a lot of fun stuff!

  11. August 19, 2009

    I’m a follower now ! :)
    The book seems so cute !!!

  12. August 19, 2009

    Hey, howdya know I was on a sewing jag? I can imagine my boy’s room now…

  13. faro permalink
    August 19, 2009

    like the idea shown from the book, especially the little felt houses!

  14. Nina permalink
    August 19, 2009

    I just dug out my sewing machine, and have been looking for some simple projects to get me started. This book looks great!

  15. August 19, 2009

    Such wonderful crafty projects. What a great giveaway idea.

  16. Karis permalink
    August 19, 2009

    Oh my goodness, that turtle and that dino! Really?! Yes, please :)

  17. crazyestonian permalink
    August 19, 2009

    It is so generous of you to offer a book! I am a devout follower of your creative projects, some of which we have recreated with my 4 year old :)

  18. August 19, 2009

    Now I am following too! :)

  19. August 19, 2009

    Very cute projects! Looks like a great book!

  20. August 19, 2009

    Thanks for the chance, this looks like another great book : )

  21. August 18, 2009

    Oh, how wonderful! I really love the sweetness of the toys. Handmade is the best. :)

  22. August 18, 2009

    I’m a follower baby!!

  23. August 18, 2009

    I seriously want this book. It’s so stinkin’ cute. Fingers crossed till Friday!!

  24. Rachel permalink
    August 18, 2009

    Cute! I’m just getting friendly with my new sewing machine and see lots of inspiration here!

  25. courtneyb permalink
    August 18, 2009

    This looks like a great book! I’m new to your blog and you’ve become one of my favorites. I love all the nature projects you do with your kids – such a fun mom.

  26. Jacque permalink
    August 18, 2009

    What a great book, so many ideas! I don’t know which one I would start with! :o )

  27. August 18, 2009

    What a great book! I’ve never seen it before! I’ve knitted tons of toys, but my girls and I have only attempted sewing dollies once – it’s something I’d like to try some more.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  28. Kristin H. permalink
    August 18, 2009

    So much fun! My daughter would love some new stuffed friends!!

  29. Amanda Castaneda permalink
    August 18, 2009

    What a great book! My two year old is just getting old enough for some of those toys!

  30. August 18, 2009

    Great giveaway! I really enjoy felted projects. :)

    Val

  31. nyree permalink
    August 18, 2009

    Aww, that pink elephant is soooo cute! I love making things!

  32. August 18, 2009

    Oh, I soooo want to lean how to make rag dolls, so please count me in!

    I’m trying to follow, but keep getting a message error. I’ll keep trying, though!

  33. August 18, 2009

    I followed you in my reader. I tried to subscribe my email, and it says it “this blog feed isn’t set up to allow email sign up” or something along those lines. Hope you get that fixed, I adore getting your feed by email!

  34. August 18, 2009

    Oh what a great giveaway!!! The new site is coming together well too!

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