Softies Kit: Instructions and Tools for Creating 15 Plush Pals
by Therese Laskey (Chronicle, $30)
Beginner crafters rejoice! Inside you’ll find a series of oh-so-easy instructions for creating charming and cheeky felt designs. Kids can keep pennies in their piggy this year and make their own Christmas gifts, while parents can take a break from the holiday hoopla and whip up some non-generic stocking stuffers. Included are designs for a fedora-clad chick named Charlotte, a delicious hambone for little chefs and a deer-print iPod cover. Bonus: Try your hand at a lovely single-tier felt party cake with all the materials included.
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