Synopses & Reviews
"...beats all previous efforts, paws down....This well-respected designer of cuddly furries takes beginners step-by-step through the simplest one-pattern piece to more complicated efforts, including teddies with gusseted head, slight hump, or multi-jointed limbs. Each includes actual-size pattern pieces, sequential color photographs, materials and supplies, and a story fantasy...a thorough, professional discussion of materials or techniques."--
Booklist.
Synopsis
Enjoy the adventures of a charming teddy bear family as they lead you through the enchanting process of crafting cuddly friends. As you work through the projects in this irresistible beginner's "course, " you will learn skills that build upon each other. Start with a basic bean bear, so precious with his big felt nose and floppy body: though it uses only one pattern piece, it will teach you to make a center-seamed head and attached ears, necessary for all the projects. Progress through making a gallery of teddy bear hand puppets; lovable jointed teddy bears, in a great size for dressing up; marionette teddy bears to make dance; and appealing tiny baby teddies. Includes full-color photographs, sometimes showing how the same bear would look made in different materials; galleries of "bearish" ideas; patterns; technical instructions; handy tips; and adorable "true" teddy tales.
About the Author
The author resides in Winthrop, ME.