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I hate giving this one star because I wanted to love it, but I would rather have paid more for the book and have had everything included. Even the templates would require a trip to the copy place to enlarge, because 8.5 x 11 paper on most home printers just won't cut it. If you sew at all and have a basic understanding of how to assemble pieces, you can do this with any old picture of any project from the internet.
However, there are no patterns (just templates which require enlargement). Excuse me. The creatures are really cute and unique, and the instructions are pretty good.
Why even buy the book. If it's meant to be a pattern book rather than a picture book, it really falls short. But the worst thing is, for several of the projects, there aren't even templates.
Many of them just say "using the photograph as a guide, draw or trace, and then enlarge and cut out the pattern pieces".
The patterns provide the general idea, but you'll need to enlarge them. (In other words, non-crafters will enjoy this book, too).If you like structure, this book may be disappointing.
When I moved from TX to NH, it's one of the few books that I hand-carried in my car. It's still good but it's not written for people who need precise, full-size patterns and detailed instructions.If you want a book that sparks your imagination, and you're ready to wake up in the middle of the night saying, "Ooh, I have to sketch (or sew) that idea right now," you'll love this book.It's one of my favorites.
I love this book. "Plush-o-Rama" is also perfect for people who collect whimsical and highly original handmade dolls and figures.
I rarely give a book a five-star review, but -- for me -- this one earned it. In fact, after giving a copy to my daughter, I realized that I had to own a copy, too.One warning: This book is light on instructions.
and perhaps tweak them.But, for me anyway, that's the whole point of wonderful, expressive plush dolls and figures: They should be very personal, very informal, and utterly charming as a result.This book is ideal for experienced dollmakers, and imaginative beginners who want to create their own, unique plush figures.
You can use it to create them yourself or give them the book for them to choose and make their own. These are hilarious. :D It is just so delightful. They do require someone who knows what they are doing with a needle and thread but they are so much fun. If you or someone you know LOVES stuffed critters then this is your permanent source for all birthday and Christmas presents.
I get the feeling though, that the book isn't specifically designed to help you perfectly recreate the creatures within, but rather to act as a jumping off point for you to create your own.Don't get me wrong, the book does come with instructions and patterns, but on occasion, I find the instructions to be vague, and the shapes of the patterns in the back of the book aren't always the same as what I see in the photos of the finished products.If you're looking for a book to inspire you and give you a push toward making your own creatures (and it helps if you have a slightly twisted sense of humor), this book is for you. The projects in this book are really creative and fun to make.
(some of the pre-made dolls are made with shabby materials) Make it your own, make it yourself and use your choice of materials. This is a great book for kids and adults some really cool ideas and patterns leads you to even more ideas of your own. Why pay high prices for those strange creatures in our imagination.
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