Softies!
I have never made a softie, but glancing through Softies, Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals by Therese Laskey (Softies Central) reassures me that I certainly could.
The beginning of the book goes through material (fabric, filler, embroidery floss), sewing techniques, dealing with curves, takes you through a bunch of hand stitching and talks about how to use the patterns inside. The patterns are tucked neatly into a pocket in the back of the book.
Each project is photographed well, gives a list of materials and what stitches you'll need to use and has hand drawn illustrations where they are needed as well as an artist bio. The project steps are laid out clearly and the finished size of each object is given. All of the projects are adorable and will have you longing to pull out some materials and thread. The projects are arranged from easy to difficult in the book. While many are made from that favorite material for softies, felt, there are a few which are crocheted, machine felted or needle felted, with instructions on those techinques as well. There is a list of resources in the back of the book including sources for materials and inpspiration.
The book is spiral bound so it's easy to keep open in front of you as you work (a feature I love in craft and sewing books, and Chronicle Books is really great for making books like this). It also has an elastic loop to keep the book shut, and perhaps keep your place. The tone and photos are friendly while proving clear instruction.
There are projects from names you'll likely recognize if you follow along with the softies or plush movement such as Teresa Levy of Sewing Stars, Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy, Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane, Shawn Smith of Shawnimals, Drissy Harris of Bigger Krissy, Lizette Greco, Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls, and the book has a foreward by Leah Kramer of Craftster.
And hooray!, I have three copies to give away! If you'd like one please leave a comment for this entry with your email address (which I'll be able to see even though it won't show up when published).
Small print: You have until noon on Wednesday, September 5th. I'll use the random number generator to pick three people, whom I'll contact via email. If I don't hear back from one of the winners by Wednesday, September 19th I will choose another random number.
Good luck!
update: Congratulations to the winners Lilfish and Elizabeth!
Those are so cute! I like the tooth on the front.
Comment by Laura — August 29, 2007 @ 5:53 am
Oh, I saw this book on Amazon! I would love to be put in the drawing. Thanks!
Comment by Angela — August 29, 2007 @ 5:55 am
me, please.
Comment by Tara — August 29, 2007 @ 5:56 am
Yes, yes, yes! The little robot man is awesome.
Comment by Jen — August 29, 2007 @ 5:56 am
OOoooo! I'd love to one of those. :)
Comment by Andi — August 29, 2007 @ 5:57 am
so cute!
Comment by Lauren — August 29, 2007 @ 5:58 am
Those projects look like perfect gifts for my nieces. Sign me up!
Comment by Tamara — August 29, 2007 @ 6:02 am
Frequent visitor, first time commenter and ahem would love to get a copy of it as well.
Comment by Hoodnik — August 29, 2007 @ 6:04 am
Adorable! Add me too please!
Comment by Jill — August 29, 2007 @ 6:06 am
I love it!
I have never made a softie myself and have held off as I don't want to make a mess of such cute creatures. A book with simple instructions that convinces me that I can do it, sounds perfect.
Comment by Vanessa — August 29, 2007 @ 6:08 am
Oh, I would love this book! Include me please!
Comment by Sara — August 29, 2007 @ 6:09 am
Please include me in the drawing, & thanks for the interesting blog!
Comment by Anna S. — August 29, 2007 @ 6:11 am
Sign me up!!
Comment by Justin — August 29, 2007 @ 6:14 am
Oh, oh...pick me pick me!
Comment by Susan — August 29, 2007 @ 6:14 am
I'd love one!
Comment by Sacha Brady — August 29, 2007 @ 6:14 am
I would love to have a copy!
Comment by Chris — August 29, 2007 @ 6:16 am
Where do you keep finding all this wonderful stuff! Every day it is something inspiring. Thank you for sharing all the goodness with us.
Comment by Amie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:17 am
I'd like my name to go in the hat please - looks like a lovely book.
Comment by Laura VW — August 29, 2007 @ 6:18 am
those are too cute. I have a little boy that would love to love on some of those!
Comment by leslie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:18 am
Yay another drawing! I just started sewing again (based on one of your book recommendations - Bend the Rules by Amy Karol) and sewing some softies is on my list. Pick me, pick me!
Comment by LJT — August 29, 2007 @ 6:19 am
Oooh - yes, please! My one year old would go nuts!
Comment by Shelley — August 29, 2007 @ 6:21 am
I would love to be included in the drawing. I have just started sewing and I would love to do some softies. Love your blog.
Comment by Tracy — August 29, 2007 @ 6:24 am
I love them. They are so fun and what great gifts they would make!
Comment by Mindy — August 29, 2007 @ 6:24 am
sign me up!
Comment by Brenda — August 29, 2007 @ 6:25 am
Ooooh! My son would love these...and they sound so easy! Sign me up!
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 6:26 am
Adorable...count me in, would love to make some for my grandsons.
Comment by Ruth — August 29, 2007 @ 6:27 am
I'd love this!
Comment by Cheryl Dyer — August 29, 2007 @ 6:27 am
Thanks for the contest!
Comment by Heather — August 29, 2007 @ 6:28 am
OOOH, pick me! Pick me! :)
Comment by Elin — August 29, 2007 @ 6:29 am
Free books aside, I'm really loving these book reviews you are doing. It's hard to know which books are good and which aren't!
Comment by Kim — August 29, 2007 @ 6:33 am
Wow!!! I could even get my Brownies to make some. So Cute!!
Comment by Jacqueline — August 29, 2007 @ 6:34 am
I love the little green robot softie!!! That sold me...
Comment by Beth — August 29, 2007 @ 6:34 am
I'd love one! Thanks!
Comment by Jessica — August 29, 2007 @ 6:35 am
I, too, love this style book - *so* much more convenient than using pattern weights or whatever is on hand to keep the book open. That said, this book is on my Amazon wishlist and I'd love to be considered in the drawing.
Comment by Mindi — August 29, 2007 @ 6:35 am
So cute, I love it! Thanks!
Comment by Laura — August 29, 2007 @ 6:36 am
Love the book. Pick me! Pick me!
Comment by LJ — August 29, 2007 @ 6:37 am
Oooh, yes, most definitely want in on this one -- I had no idea this book was out! I am sort of shocked that I didn't know about it, actually, since so many of my fave softie peeps are featured. Yay!
Comment by karen — August 29, 2007 @ 6:37 am
i love craft books!
Comment by YK — August 29, 2007 @ 6:38 am
I would like one! Great review! What a great winter project!!
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 6:39 am
these are so cute!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 6:39 am
please pick me! I just love a good softie.
Comment by Tamera — August 29, 2007 @ 6:40 am
please add me as well!
Comment by beth — August 29, 2007 @ 6:41 am
Ooh, wow, that book looks great. Please add me to the list!
Comment by Heather — August 29, 2007 @ 6:41 am
Sign me up! Love your site, thanks for a the great reviews.
Comment by MKH — August 29, 2007 @ 6:41 am
I would love my name in the drawing. What a great book.
Comment by Jennifer — August 29, 2007 @ 6:41 am
Ooh! Way fun! I had no idea this book was out!!
Comment by Kelsey — August 29, 2007 @ 6:41 am
oh my gosh they all look so cute!
Comment by melissa — August 29, 2007 @ 6:42 am
i love the book reviews too! and of course i'd love to win.. but yes!
Comment by michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 6:44 am
Yes, please! The crowned tooth rules!
Comment by Karen — August 29, 2007 @ 6:46 am
The pattern bag looks cute!
Comment by Tracy — August 29, 2007 @ 6:47 am
OOOOOHHHH! I run a youth program and my kids started doing work like this. This would be awesome to bring to them! Sign me up!
P.S. I'm new to your blog in the past couple of weeks, but I've already got you on my blogroll. I love your site--especially since I got bit by the sewing bug this summer...
Comment by Rose — August 29, 2007 @ 6:48 am
Sweet book, I love the quirky designs. Please put me on the list :)
Comment by Elaine — August 29, 2007 @ 6:48 am
It is a FANTASTIC book - especially for crafty parents or people with cool little ones in their lives. (Christmas is coming!) Thanks for doing this, Megan.
Comment by Cynthia — August 29, 2007 @ 6:48 am
Nothing would make me happier than having a copy of this book! \
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 6:49 am
I'd love this book!
Comment by stacy — August 29, 2007 @ 6:50 am
The book looks great!
Comment by Stef — August 29, 2007 @ 6:51 am
I need to make that geeky green round thing for my husband!
Comment by Erin — August 29, 2007 @ 6:52 am
Hooray for softies!
Comment by Katie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:52 am
oooh, i would so love a copy of this book! i too have not really thought i could make a softie, so i would love to check this book out! thanks!!!
Comment by julia — August 29, 2007 @ 6:52 am
This would be the perfect gift for the crafty daughter of a colleague - she's a new big sister and might be feeling a bit overlooked at the moment with all the new baby gear flooding into the house. Sign me up!
Comment by anne — August 29, 2007 @ 6:52 am
Ooooh I would like to be entered for the giveaway! I need new inspiration! Thanks for doing this. :)
Comment by Missy H — August 29, 2007 @ 6:53 am
The book looks fantastic! Please sign me up for the contest, and thanks for doing this!
Comment by neeter — August 29, 2007 @ 6:53 am
Awesome, please add me to the list.
Comment by Abbie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:54 am
How cute are those softies! I have some nephews those would make great Christmas presents for.
Comment by Stacy — August 29, 2007 @ 6:54 am
My 2 bambini would love a handmade softie of their own. This book looks like just the inspiration I'd need. Count me in!
Comment by Amy J. — August 29, 2007 @ 6:55 am
sign me up!
Comment by Laura — August 29, 2007 @ 6:55 am
I would love to win.
Comment by Linda — August 29, 2007 @ 6:55 am
Softies, here I come!
Comment by Candice — August 29, 2007 @ 6:56 am
Would love to get a copy of this book. Thanks for the contest!
Comment by Alissa — August 29, 2007 @ 6:57 am
So cute. The last softy I made was a pooh bear in 6th grade, out of felt. The book had how to make the entire hundred acre wood crew. Maybe this will motivate me to try it again!
Comment by Carrie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:57 am
ooh, I'd love a copy! they're so cute!
Comment by ann — August 29, 2007 @ 6:57 am
I hope I win!
Comment by nina — August 29, 2007 @ 6:58 am
This book looks super-duper cool. Please add my name.
Comment by Ann — August 29, 2007 @ 6:59 am
I want one! I want to win!
Comment by Cassandra — August 29, 2007 @ 7:00 am
That ice cream sandwich is adorable!
Comment by Jessica — August 29, 2007 @ 7:01 am
Oh, I would love to win, and make some softie goodness for my 6-month-old!
Comment by Anna — August 29, 2007 @ 7:02 am
Way too cute not to try for. Sewing fingers crossed!
Comment by Emily — August 29, 2007 @ 7:03 am
Oh, what a great book. Please throw my raffle ticket into the hopper, too. Thanks for such great contests and content!
Comment by Robin — August 29, 2007 @ 7:05 am
I should have that book. Crafting makes me feel whole.
Comment by Kealy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:05 am
Count me in...
Comment by Kate — August 29, 2007 @ 7:06 am
yay i want softie book!
Comment by christy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:06 am
Too adorable for words! I hope I get picked!
Comment by Lizbeth — August 29, 2007 @ 7:06 am
This is so cute!
Comment by Jennifer — August 29, 2007 @ 7:07 am
i've been wanting to try projects like these.
Comment by Beth Rainey — August 29, 2007 @ 7:07 am
Love your site.... and love cute softies... please put my name in the running for the book!
and yeah, i totally agree about chronicle books, so helpful to be able to have the book all the way open while you work. their stuff is great!
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 7:09 am
would LO-O-OVE that book!
Comment by DaisyCake — August 29, 2007 @ 7:10 am
That is inspirational! Looks like fun projects :)
Comment by Kim — August 29, 2007 @ 7:10 am
I love the whale on the front!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 7:14 am
i agree, too cute not to try for.
Comment by cara — August 29, 2007 @ 7:14 am
Oh my god, that whale on the cover is soooo cute.
Comment by Joanna — August 29, 2007 @ 7:15 am
Those are so cute! My 12 year old daughter has been sewing a lot over the past year and would love that! Thank you so much for the contest!
Comment by kami — August 29, 2007 @ 7:15 am
i just thought i'd let you know that the link for "bigger krissy" doesn't work because of a wee typo.
also enjoying these book reviews!
Comment by krissy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:15 am
very cool, thank you!
Comment by nyjlm — August 29, 2007 @ 7:16 am
this looks neat, i'd love to be included in the drawing!
Comment by laura — August 29, 2007 @ 7:17 am
oooh! count me in please!
Comment by jen — August 29, 2007 @ 7:17 am
Sign me up for the drawing!! How cool!
Comment by Ellie Beth — August 29, 2007 @ 7:17 am
Great! Add me to the contest list. Thank you.
Comment by ElÃas — August 29, 2007 @ 7:20 am
Those are so cute!
Comment by Nia — August 29, 2007 @ 7:20 am
It would be interesting to see what I would actually complete if I had patterns.
I usually only sew bears. Because I'm a boring boring person.
Comment by Quiana — August 29, 2007 @ 7:20 am
I've always wanted to learn to make softies! They are just so cute.
Comment by Morgan — August 29, 2007 @ 7:21 am
Oh pick me!! I would LOVE to win a copy ! :) :)
Comment by Kristen — August 29, 2007 @ 7:21 am
I'd love a copy. What fun. Great review too.
Comment by Lisa — August 29, 2007 @ 7:21 am
I've only knitted softies. Time to dust off the sewing machine again!
Comment by Thien — August 29, 2007 @ 7:22 am
This looks so awesome!
We went to Renegade last weekend, and my husband discovered My Paper Crane. I would love to make him something inspired by her!
Comment by Moxie — August 29, 2007 @ 7:22 am
LOVE THESE! They would be perfect for my niece and for my friend who's due in November.
Comment by lisa — August 29, 2007 @ 7:22 am
My boys would LOVE those!
Comment by Julie P — August 29, 2007 @ 7:22 am
Those definitely look like they'd be fun to make. Sign me up!
Comment by michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 7:23 am
I've been waiting for this thru the library! I hope I'm lucky!!!
Comment by RobynE — August 29, 2007 @ 7:23 am
list please!
Comment by Michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 7:24 am
Looks like fun!
Comment by Jen — August 29, 2007 @ 7:24 am
This looks like a great book!
Comment by shukumei — August 29, 2007 @ 7:25 am
these are awesome!
Comment by Becca — August 29, 2007 @ 7:25 am
OHh- soooo cute! I wanna make the puppy!
Comment by shelle — August 29, 2007 @ 7:25 am
Me please too!
Comment by Nicole — August 29, 2007 @ 7:25 am
Please put me in this drawing! This book is adorable!! Thanks!
Comment by Bonney — August 29, 2007 @ 7:26 am
Those look so cute! Sign me up please!
Comment by Bernice — August 29, 2007 @ 7:27 am
What great fun!!
Comment by Stacey — August 29, 2007 @ 7:27 am
robot-o!
Comment by Faye — August 29, 2007 @ 7:27 am
These look so cute--please add me to the drawing! Thanks!
Comment by sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 7:27 am
Oooh, I want to make softies!
Comment by sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 7:27 am
i just put that book on my wishlist... thanks!
Comment by meredith — August 29, 2007 @ 7:28 am
Oh, those are adorable! Have to delurk for a chance. :)
Comment by Kirstie — August 29, 2007 @ 7:28 am
*Enter*
Comment by Wrench — August 29, 2007 @ 7:29 am
I love these simple designs!
Comment by Anika — August 29, 2007 @ 7:30 am
ooh! ooh! me!
Comment by amy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:31 am
me too!
thanks!
Comment by sylvia — August 29, 2007 @ 7:31 am
Ooh, this would go straight to my sister, with me holding out all kinds of hopes for my birthday!!!
Comment by Marianne — August 29, 2007 @ 7:32 am
Oh, that book looks wonderful.
(And since I'm de-lurking, thank you for sharing all your wonderful finds and great links and charming ideas. Your site is one of my all-time top 5 faves.)
Comment by Bess — August 29, 2007 @ 7:32 am
me me me!!!!!
Comment by cladee — August 29, 2007 @ 7:32 am
I would adore one of those books!
Comment by Savannah — August 29, 2007 @ 7:32 am
Woo! I'm loving the Chronicle books lately... please add me too.
Comment by JAW — August 29, 2007 @ 7:33 am
pick me, random number generator!
Comment by Amy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:34 am
Oh! So cute! I want one.
It's so cool you are doing these drawings. How fun!
Comment by April — August 29, 2007 @ 7:34 am
Yes, put me in the drawing. THese look so cute!
Comment by Dana — August 29, 2007 @ 7:37 am
I've got a big box of vintage felt that has been waiting for fun projects like this. Thanks!
Comment by Leslie Sena — August 29, 2007 @ 7:38 am
Too cute! Please inclued me in the drawing! Thanks.
Comment by Joy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:39 am
a softie ice cream sandwich?!?! i love it!
Comment by Kristin — August 29, 2007 @ 7:40 am
I've had my eye on this book for some time and wondered, "Can I do that?"
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 7:40 am
Oh my gosh!!! Fun to make and give away - I'd love a copy!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 7:41 am
Thanks for having this contest... and for the great book review! All the softies I've attempted in the past have been, well... um... not right. :/
Comment by kelly — August 29, 2007 @ 7:42 am
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 7:42 am
Ooooooh....Another great book. Sign me up.
Comment by Elise — August 29, 2007 @ 7:42 am
omygosh yes! I'm buying this book regardless, but it'd just be icing to get it for free!
Comment by Alissa — August 29, 2007 @ 7:43 am
please count me in - cute!
Comment by Tracey — August 29, 2007 @ 7:44 am
oooh, i'll be sitting with crossed fingers and toes!
Comment by tammy b — August 29, 2007 @ 7:44 am
Yay! Another giveaway - what fun. Thanks Megan! :)
Comment by Carrie B. — August 29, 2007 @ 7:45 am
Pick me! Pick me! I'm ever so good :)
Comment by kiwi — August 29, 2007 @ 7:45 am
ooh... how cute! :)
Comment by cindy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:45 am
count me in!
Comment by leanne — August 29, 2007 @ 7:46 am
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me!
Comment by Colleen — August 29, 2007 @ 7:46 am
Wow, made it in here just in time!!!
Can't wait to find out!
Comment by amy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:46 am
my son would love to get his hands on these softies!
Comment by Tasha — August 29, 2007 @ 7:46 am
Those look so cute and fun to make!
Comment by Soleil — August 29, 2007 @ 7:48 am
Ooh, that looks like a fabulous book. I Chronicle books.
Comment by Thien-Kim — August 29, 2007 @ 7:48 am
thanks for the offer!
Comment by Erica — August 29, 2007 @ 7:49 am
Yeah, I'd love one too!
Comment by Carrie — August 29, 2007 @ 7:50 am
ooh! add me! thanks!
Comment by gracie — August 29, 2007 @ 7:50 am
i've always wanted to make a softie!!
Comment by Heidi — August 29, 2007 @ 7:51 am
Those are so cute!
Comment by Whitney — August 29, 2007 @ 7:52 am
I want one!!!...or maybe I don't- I'm afraid that if I start making softies they will take over the apartment...
Comment by Carolyn — August 29, 2007 @ 7:52 am
I'd love one too :)
Comment by Adriana Picoral — August 29, 2007 @ 7:52 am
Oh, I'd love to have one! What a sweet little book!
Comment by Adrena — August 29, 2007 @ 7:52 am
Ooh! I want one!
Comment by ashamanja babu — August 29, 2007 @ 7:53 am
I'd love one of the books!
Comment by Becky — August 29, 2007 @ 7:54 am
love the softie tooth! o random number generator powers that be - pick me!
Comment by sherri — August 29, 2007 @ 7:54 am
Very cute! Would love to win one!
Comment by C.D.O. — August 29, 2007 @ 7:55 am
These are so cool! I'm sewing-impaired but it's time to fix that.
Comment by kim — August 29, 2007 @ 7:55 am
i'm keeping everything crossed til 5 sept. !
Comment by hillery — August 29, 2007 @ 7:56 am
Awesome. I had no idea this was coming out now! Yay!
Comment by Laura Sharik — August 29, 2007 @ 7:57 am
so cute... sign me up!
Comment by jojo — August 29, 2007 @ 7:57 am
It looks like a fun book!
Comment by Rebecca — August 29, 2007 @ 7:58 am
I'm rediscovering my love of sewing and softies are something I want to try so I'll throw my name in the hat!
Comment by Angela James — August 29, 2007 @ 7:58 am
My mom keeps bugging me to start sewing - it would be worth it just for these.
Comment by Anna — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 am
would love to do some of these for friends' children -- and friends!
Comment by kat o — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 am
nice offer, great blog
Comment by Athena — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 am
Wow! Very cute! If I dont win it's going on my wish list!
Comment by Seattlejo — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 am
I've been coveting this book for quite some time now. I'm just scared my hand sewing wouldn't do these softies justice!! But I'd try really hard to fix that!
Comment by Sara — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 am
oh, I want one!!!
Comment by m�riah — August 29, 2007 @ 8:00 am
So cute! I must throw my hat in the ring.
Comment by JenniferDC — August 29, 2007 @ 8:00 am
Softie please!
Comment by Duyen — August 29, 2007 @ 8:01 am
Those are some darn adorable softies. Add me to the drawing please!
Comment by Hanna — August 29, 2007 @ 8:01 am
Cute, cute, cute! I'm sure my soon-to-be niece would love one of these...
Comment by Lana — August 29, 2007 @ 8:03 am
I may need to start making little tree softies!
Comment by Carmen — August 29, 2007 @ 8:04 am
So cute! I'd love to be in the drawing!
Comment by yaiAnn — August 29, 2007 @ 8:05 am
yes! me, too!
Comment by uli — August 29, 2007 @ 8:05 am
me please
Comment by marie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:05 am
I would love to be in the drawing. Thanks!
Comment by Monica — August 29, 2007 @ 8:07 am
I would love to win this book - it's already on my wishlist!
Comment by planetjune — August 29, 2007 @ 8:07 am
I'd love it too!
Comment by Kindli — August 29, 2007 @ 8:08 am
ooh me!
Comment by pam — August 29, 2007 @ 8:09 am
I don't know if the random numbers will get down this far but I'm in! What a neat book!
Comment by tulip — August 29, 2007 @ 8:09 am
how cute!! great x-mas gift ideas for my nephews!!
Comment by lindsey — August 29, 2007 @ 8:11 am
oh oh oh, add me :D
Comment by Tuesday — August 29, 2007 @ 8:12 am
Woo!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 8:12 am
Please, pretty, pretty please! I adore the little plush robot. How deluxe.
Comment by Lillian — August 29, 2007 @ 8:12 am
softies, oh my. looks like a winner to me.
Comment by rebecca — August 29, 2007 @ 8:13 am
woohoo! I'd love to win one!
Comment by Joel — August 29, 2007 @ 8:13 am
Thanks again for doing this Megan!
Comment by rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 8:13 am
ooooh...i hope my number is random enough. i working w/ our art teacher to do a unit on soft sculpture with 8th graders. don't i get extra points for being willing to work with 8th graders? :) this looks like a good resource.
Comment by teri — August 29, 2007 @ 8:14 am
Ooh, throw me into the mix!
BTW, I absolutely adore your blog. I've been reading it for like five years now, and with the exception of the knitting stuff (I am all thumbs when it comes to knitting), I find your links to be so fun, so useful, and so so so so so awesome. Thanks for putting together such an awesome blog!
Comment by Lara Zeises — August 29, 2007 @ 8:14 am
Yay for random number generators, for they are infinitely nicer than flipping coins. And any book with My Paper Crane involved is just lovely.
Comment by Jess — August 29, 2007 @ 8:15 am
Yes Please! I love free books. =)
Comment by Jessica Mae — August 29, 2007 @ 8:16 am
Oh my gosh! How stinking cute!
Comment by Jenna — August 29, 2007 @ 8:16 am
I love reading your blog and now WE CAN WIN THINGS !! what the hell? this is GOLD
Comment by Katherine Dunnell — August 29, 2007 @ 8:16 am
Ditto to everything everyone else has said!
Comment by Alison — August 29, 2007 @ 8:17 am
Please pick me!!! I would love a copy of the book!! - Bessie
Comment by Bessie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:18 am
I'd love to have one!
Comment by Erin — August 29, 2007 @ 8:18 am
I can't tell you how badly I need this book!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to get it free!
Comment by Andrea — August 29, 2007 @ 8:19 am
I heart softies! Me please!
Comment by Marlisa — August 29, 2007 @ 8:19 am
Oh so cute! I've been looking for something like that.
Comment by Teresa — August 29, 2007 @ 8:20 am
very cute. I adore the softies.
Comment by Melissa Miller — August 29, 2007 @ 8:22 am
This might actually get me to try sewing. Please sign me up for the raffle. Thanks.
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 8:22 am
Sign me up! I LOVE IT!
Comment by Olivia — August 29, 2007 @ 8:22 am
Looks like some very cool, very do-able projects for those us who work with children.
P.S. Megan, you are SO my idol!
Comment by Anne — August 29, 2007 @ 8:23 am
Long time reader, first time commenter.
Very inspiring.
Comment by Melinda — August 29, 2007 @ 8:23 am
so cute!
Comment by brooke — August 29, 2007 @ 8:24 am
this is fun, I know my niece would love for me to make her a new toy =)
Comment by liz — August 29, 2007 @ 8:24 am
yay!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 8:25 am
Ooooo! Pick me!
Comment by Andrea Osiek — August 29, 2007 @ 8:25 am
Ok - I'm in!
Comment by Kelly — August 29, 2007 @ 8:26 am
It looks like a fun Craft...
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 8:27 am
I'd love to win! I'll keep all relevant body parts crossed.
Comment by Annie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:27 am
This book is so cute! Please pick me! :-)
Comment by Margie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:28 am
oooh this would be great for my new sewing addiction!
Comment by embee — August 29, 2007 @ 8:29 am
Ooh, I've had my eye on this book for awhile!
Comment by Nicole — August 29, 2007 @ 8:29 am
Count me in!
I could do with some serious softie help!
Thanks for the review....it's good to know what these books are really like from the perspective of a crafter...
I hope the knitting is going well, too!
Leah xx
Comment by Leah — August 29, 2007 @ 8:29 am
I'm in! I'm in! Thanks for the contest!
Comment by Julia — August 29, 2007 @ 8:30 am
Sign me up! looks like a great book!
Comment by Beth — August 29, 2007 @ 8:31 am
This business of you getting extra copies of cool books and passing them onto us is fantastic! This book, in particular, looks ADORABLE! I would surely love on it.
Comment by Dr. B. — August 29, 2007 @ 8:33 am
aww...i want to make the tree! i would love a copy of this book. :)
Comment by melissa — August 29, 2007 @ 8:33 am
I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for the offer!
Comment by Megann — August 29, 2007 @ 8:34 am
cute!
Comment by miriya — August 29, 2007 @ 8:37 am
So cool! I'd love to win! yay!
Comment by Maura Hanlon — August 29, 2007 @ 8:38 am
Excellent! Sign me up!
Comment by Faith — August 29, 2007 @ 8:38 am
lucky #232! woo!
Comment by Sandra — August 29, 2007 @ 8:38 am
how exciting :)
Comment by Sunny — August 29, 2007 @ 8:40 am
hope i'm lucky!
~sue
Comment by sue — August 29, 2007 @ 8:41 am
Fun new project!
Comment by Jamie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:44 am
Please count me in! Thanks. ~H
Comment by Heather — August 29, 2007 @ 8:44 am
Oh jeez.... another book I just HAVE to have! Hooray for all of the book giveaways though! LOL
Comment by Kari — August 29, 2007 @ 8:46 am
Ooh, hope springs eternal!
Comment by sara k — August 29, 2007 @ 8:46 am
I would love a book!
Comment by abril molina — August 29, 2007 @ 8:46 am
CUTE!
Comment by KT — August 29, 2007 @ 8:49 am
Those are so cute! Perfect for little gifts too.
Comment by Lisa — August 29, 2007 @ 8:49 am
i'd love a copy of this !
Comment by melissa marie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:50 am
Oh boy, I'd love this book. I dig spiral-bound books, too! Thanks for the giveaways.
Comment by Miss Sassy — August 29, 2007 @ 8:52 am
TOO cute!
Comment by Amy W. — August 29, 2007 @ 8:55 am
I'd love this book!
Comment by Bonnie — August 29, 2007 @ 8:55 am
Fingers crossed . . . what a fun book! I love the reviews you have been doing - so helpful, thank you!
Comment by Heather in MN — August 29, 2007 @ 8:58 am
i'd LOVE one!
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 8:59 am
Yes please!
Comment by cristina — August 29, 2007 @ 8:59 am
I have been wanting this book! Pick me, pretty pretty please!!
Comment by domestic girl — August 29, 2007 @ 9:00 am
I'd love that book! I'm getting into softies now, and would love to make some from this book.
Comment by nancy — August 29, 2007 @ 9:01 am
Though the odds are daunting, I'd love to be included in the totally random drawing. :)
Comment by Katy B — August 29, 2007 @ 9:02 am
that is too cool!
Comment by Claire — August 29, 2007 @ 9:03 am
Count me in for the drawing; it looks like this book will be a great project for the upcoming winter months!
Comment by ALICE* — August 29, 2007 @ 9:05 am
Had you any idea how many of us are out here?
I, too, would enjoy receiving this book
Comment by Myssie — August 29, 2007 @ 9:06 am
They are sooo adorable. My daughter can't own enough animals, and I'm sure she'd love to sew them with me.
Comment by Robin — August 29, 2007 @ 9:08 am
Would love to be entered! Thanks!
Comment by Amber — August 29, 2007 @ 9:09 am
Wow another batch of great craft books are popping up again. Thanks you much for doing reviews, it makes me want the books even more!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 9:10 am
Love the softies. And you have to love the women behind the scenes. All of them so prolific.
Comment by Cecilia — August 29, 2007 @ 9:10 am
Thanks for including me in the drawing.
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 9:11 am
I'd love to make some of these for my little boy...thank you!
Comment by Heather S. — August 29, 2007 @ 9:11 am
so cute, and the books look so instructive!!!
Comment by laryssa — August 29, 2007 @ 9:11 am
I love these, they are so cute.
Comment by Jennifer — August 29, 2007 @ 9:13 am
Ohmigosh, you're going to have over a thousand comments by this time next week! I actually just saw a copy of this book, did you find the layout just a teensy bit confusing? But I think the pattern envelope and elastic bookmark more than make up for that. Chronicle Books are the best!
Comment by Michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 9:15 am
I'd love this book, too! So awesome!
Comment by jenni s-g — August 29, 2007 @ 9:17 am
Very much enjoying your posts and learning about new products and projects. Crossing my fingers that I'll be lucky this time!
Comment by Morgan — August 29, 2007 @ 9:17 am
Ooh! Making more softies is one of my crafting goals this year.
Comment by Ann — August 29, 2007 @ 9:18 am
Hooray! Softies!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 9:18 am
Ooohhh, the perfect thing to inspire my new-sewer daughter. And her birthday's coming ... and she's a very good kid who deserves such wondrousness (and her son deserves some nice softness)
Comment by Nana — August 29, 2007 @ 9:19 am
I would LOVE this book!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 9:20 am
so cute!
Comment by Alison — August 29, 2007 @ 9:21 am
ME! :)
Comment by Patti — August 29, 2007 @ 9:22 am
ooooh so cute!
Comment by jessica — August 29, 2007 @ 9:22 am
Ooooo! Fingers crossed. :-)
Comment by Lisa — August 29, 2007 @ 9:23 am
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Softies! My biggest problem is getting so very attached to them when I make them that I can't bear to give them away...(So they end up in my kids' beds...) hmmm...
Comment by Csilla — August 29, 2007 @ 9:24 am
oh oh me!
Comment by Fawne — August 29, 2007 @ 9:24 am
You pick great giveaways! C'mon, lady luck! Generate my number!
Comment by Ellen — August 29, 2007 @ 9:25 am
I have been excited about this book for a while, how great it would be to win one!
Comment by Danelle — August 29, 2007 @ 9:25 am
Pick me, random number generator!
Comment by Annika — August 29, 2007 @ 9:26 am
i'm in! they look amazing!!! i think i'll go home and experiment with my piles of felt!
Comment by hana — August 29, 2007 @ 9:27 am
Im in!
Good luck everyone!
Comment by Heather in MTL — August 29, 2007 @ 9:29 am
oooh! I'd checked both my libraries and the local Borders inventory before even reading the rest of the post! Not out until October---boo! Chance to win (however so slim)---YAY!
Comment by Jane — August 29, 2007 @ 9:31 am
OOOHHH, pick me, pick me, pick me.
Comment by Aurelia — August 29, 2007 @ 9:33 am
Soo cute!! can't wait to see the stuffies YOU make :)
Comment by Malinda — August 29, 2007 @ 9:36 am
Awesome. I'd love to get started on some projects for my little guy -- sign me up!
Comment by Shannon — August 29, 2007 @ 9:40 am
very cute.
Comment by logan — August 29, 2007 @ 9:46 am
yum, ice cream sammitch softie
Comment by carol — August 29, 2007 @ 9:47 am
hey, my daughter would completely dig this! Put me in the running.
Comment by Alison Harris — August 29, 2007 @ 9:49 am
I'd like one, too!
Comment by Eli — August 29, 2007 @ 9:50 am
Oh, pick me please!
Such wonderful projects.
Comment by Tina S. — August 29, 2007 @ 9:50 am
this is me throwing my name into the hat!
Comment by Paule Anne — August 29, 2007 @ 9:50 am
Adorable, all of them! I never thought I'd want to cuddle an ice cream sandwich.
Comment by Jessica — August 29, 2007 @ 9:51 am
Adorable!
Comment by Allison Durazzi — August 29, 2007 @ 9:52 am
Sign me up!
Comment by Jen — August 29, 2007 @ 9:55 am
aw! so cute!
Comment by 'manda — August 29, 2007 @ 9:57 am
Yikes. 290 people ahead of me. Oh well, put me in the hat anyways :)
Comment by Christina — August 29, 2007 @ 9:58 am
oh thats awesome i want one!!!! :D
Comment by luisa — August 29, 2007 @ 9:58 am
o o o! Pick me, pick me!!!
Comment by Juggling Frogs — August 29, 2007 @ 10:01 am
sounds like a wishlist-worthy book
Comment by g.b. — August 29, 2007 @ 10:02 am
I want the book!
Comment by rachelle — August 29, 2007 @ 10:02 am
Ooh, I'd love to be part of the draw. Love your blog by the way.
Comment by esther — August 29, 2007 @ 10:04 am
love your site! Please add me to the list.
Comment by Courtney — August 29, 2007 @ 10:05 am
Consider me submitted. Thanky!
Comment by Beth — August 29, 2007 @ 10:05 am
woo, cute book!
Comment by Sharon — August 29, 2007 @ 10:06 am
Ooh, me, please! They look so cute.
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 10:07 am
I'll throw my hat into the ring!
Comment by Erin O/ — August 29, 2007 @ 10:08 am
Ooohh, are there any bunnies in that book?
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 10:08 am
Gee, I'd love to win a copy!
Comment by Megan — August 29, 2007 @ 10:09 am
Add me to the game. That ice cream sandwich is too darn adorable.
Comment by miftik — August 29, 2007 @ 10:09 am
pretty please?!
Comment by heide — August 29, 2007 @ 10:10 am
Like one of the other comments I saw as I skimmed past 300+ comments...Frequent visitor, first time commenter. Softies would make great gifts!
Comment by Becca — August 29, 2007 @ 10:11 am
I have always wanted to make a softie...pick me!!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 10:11 am
What a neat book! Toss my name into the pool, please!
Comment by Melissa — August 29, 2007 @ 10:14 am
Count me in!
Comment by Heather — August 29, 2007 @ 10:16 am
What a cute book!
Comment by Cyndi — August 29, 2007 @ 10:22 am
I'd love to get a copy. I think it'd be so fun to get my 2/5 year old involved making them!
Comment by Katie — August 29, 2007 @ 10:24 am
Great Review!
Please enter me in the drawing!
Comment by Jackie — August 29, 2007 @ 10:24 am
oh wonderful random number generator, please pick me! :)
i don't comment often, but read your site everyday. thanks.
Comment by pam — August 29, 2007 @ 10:25 am
That whale is so adorable! I would love to be in the pool please!!
Comment by Marissa — August 29, 2007 @ 10:25 am
Awesome. Just the thing to get me to dust off the sewing machine!
Comment by kelli — August 29, 2007 @ 10:29 am
I want to get that book just for help making that adorable robot for my nephew!! How cute!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Wow ... 323 comments later. Put me in the running too! :)
Comment by Mandy — August 29, 2007 @ 10:31 am
I think that might be the best book ever. I might need it!
Comment by Deborah — August 29, 2007 @ 10:33 am
Ouch! I think I just got a cavity because these are just too sweet!!
:)
Comment by Karen — August 29, 2007 @ 10:35 am
oh my golly gosh, I would love one of those! thanks for making it possible!
Comment by Becky K — August 29, 2007 @ 10:36 am
This book will make a great Christmas Gift! Fabulous find!
Comment by Skip — August 29, 2007 @ 10:42 am
oh, lovely! i'm in, too!
Comment by Nana — August 29, 2007 @ 10:43 am
Am I too late? Gosh would love to have this. Thanks for letting me play
Comment by Marita — August 29, 2007 @ 10:43 am
I would absolutely love a copy of this book!
Comment by Jennifer — August 29, 2007 @ 10:45 am
Oh, please, random number generator, pick me!
Comment by Teri — August 29, 2007 @ 10:47 am
You are crazy, giving these away :) I will happily pay for the overseas shipping if I am one of the lucky ones!
Comment by Anja — August 29, 2007 @ 10:47 am
oh please!!!
Comment by charli — August 29, 2007 @ 10:50 am
Oh me please! *prays to random number generator gods*
Comment by Bubbles — August 29, 2007 @ 10:52 am
:) How cute! I'd like one!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 10:54 am
I just had my first almost 11 weeks ago, and would love to make him toys! Some of my attempts are more passable than others, but a few patterns would be awesome.
Comment by Mandalei — August 29, 2007 @ 10:58 am
Those are adorable! I would love to make some for my nephew.
Comment by Christy — August 29, 2007 @ 10:59 am
From your description, this sounds wonderful. I'd love one!
Comment by Jenne — August 29, 2007 @ 10:59 am
how adorable! would love to have the book!
aimZ
Comment by aimZ blingZ — August 29, 2007 @ 11:01 am
Those look so cute!
Comment by Naurien — August 29, 2007 @ 11:02 am
With hundreds of people, what are the chances??? But I'd hate to miss out...pick me, pick me! :)
Comment by Jodie H — August 29, 2007 @ 11:04 am
Please include me in the drawing, and thanks for your blog.
Comment by CindyTee — August 29, 2007 @ 11:04 am
Goodies to make for the kiddies! I just have to get more of my friends to make babies, so I can make Softies!
Comment by Alyson — August 29, 2007 @ 11:04 am
I'd love one! My children would love them.
Comment by Neisha — August 29, 2007 @ 11:07 am
I had never heard of this book - it looks great!
Comment by Lara — August 29, 2007 @ 11:08 am
Great Thanks!
Comment by Kelly Coursey — August 29, 2007 @ 11:08 am
awesome. i need sewing books to get me to actually sew. sign me up!
Comment by barrie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:08 am
So cute! I want to sew all of them!
Comment by Émilie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:08 am
oooo that looks so cute. I want to make the puppy for my daughter. Count me in please!
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 11:13 am
Those are adorable!
Comment by Kyree — August 29, 2007 @ 11:14 am
I love spiral bound books too, and this one looks so fun-- I'd love to get a chance to win one. Thanks!
Comment by Rita — August 29, 2007 @ 11:15 am
Pleeeeaaaasssseeee!
Comment by Darci — August 29, 2007 @ 11:16 am
OOOOOh, softies! I'd love this book.
Comment by stacy — August 29, 2007 @ 11:16 am
Meee! btw, your link to biggerkrissy doesn't work.
Comment by Val — August 29, 2007 @ 11:20 am
Ooooh.oooh..ME ME!
Comment by Stephanie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:22 am
softtttties!
Comment by Karen — August 29, 2007 @ 11:22 am
me...pick me...
Comment by Cassie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:23 am
Whee!!!
Comment by Alicia — August 29, 2007 @ 11:25 am
I just got my first sewing machine TODAY. Doesn't a softie seem like a perfect first project?
Comment by talya — August 29, 2007 @ 11:28 am
I would love one book. I have tried making plush toys before but never did get the confidence to say 'yeah i can sew a plushie'. hope this book helps me out.
Comment by Daizy — August 29, 2007 @ 11:29 am
These look so cool. I'd like to try making some softies. The ice cream sandwich made me smile :). I love your site by the way.
Comment by Mark — August 29, 2007 @ 11:30 am
another book to add to my ever-growing wish list :)
Comment by susanne — August 29, 2007 @ 11:32 am
me too, please.
Comment by nikk — August 29, 2007 @ 11:34 am
me too! me too! come on #362!!
Comment by Kate — August 29, 2007 @ 11:34 am
cute & soft! Eeeek!
Comment by Jessica — August 29, 2007 @ 11:37 am
YAYYYYYY!! I want this!
Comment by Dawn — August 29, 2007 @ 11:38 am
put my name in the hat
Comment by meg — August 29, 2007 @ 11:40 am
Ohhh! Me! ME! Pick me!
This is an awesome book! Definitely need to get my hands on a copy!
Comment by Lou — August 29, 2007 @ 11:40 am
sofies central is one of my favorite sites!
Comment by elsie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:40 am
would love it!!! Great site.
Comment by deborah evans — August 29, 2007 @ 11:43 am
Yeah, I'd love a rockin' softie book. . . count me in on the drawing! Thanks!
Comment by Carrie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:43 am
Oh, I'd love a copy!
Comment by kayla_d — August 29, 2007 @ 11:44 am
add me please :)
Comment by Jen A. — August 29, 2007 @ 11:47 am
I want to make a puddle tree.
Comment by Jordan — August 29, 2007 @ 11:49 am
That looks like fun...sign me up!
Comment by Michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 11:49 am
seriously, i'm number 374? wow! thanks!
Comment by chai — August 29, 2007 @ 11:49 am
yes please.
Comment by sara vera — August 29, 2007 @ 11:50 am
ohhh, look at the whale, the robot man...such a lovely review too. Oh, please put me in the draw!
Comment by pixie — August 29, 2007 @ 11:52 am
adorable book! i'll be keeping my fingers crossed. :)
Comment by Aimee — August 29, 2007 @ 11:53 am
Ooo... what a cool book! If I don't win, I'm definitely going to buy this for my boyfriend, he's been wanting to make softies.
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 11:53 am
Let me be lucky for once! The book is so cute!
Comment by Heather — August 29, 2007 @ 11:55 am
What a cute, cute book! My daughter would love a softie.
Comment by Sujo — August 29, 2007 @ 11:57 am
soooo cute! i'm in love.
Comment by Michelle — August 29, 2007 @ 11:57 am
oooh, pick me!
Comment by greta — August 29, 2007 @ 12:01 pm
This book is in my wishlist -- the projects look adorable. Thanks for the review!
Comment by alison — August 29, 2007 @ 12:01 pm
oh my gosh, that is a ridiculously cute book! even if i don't win, i'll go and buy it!
Comment by Melissa Pak — August 29, 2007 @ 12:03 pm
I would love a copy!
Comment by Lisa — August 29, 2007 @ 12:03 pm
I hope I win :)
Comment by Victoria — August 29, 2007 @ 12:06 pm
too cute!
Comment by Haley — August 29, 2007 @ 12:06 pm
woo! I like the robot (hadn't seen that one before!) - it's way way way cute! =)
Comment by sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
meeeeee please....
best friend just had a baby, I would love to make him something here.
Comment by amy c — August 29, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
Yay Hooray I want to make the tree!
Comment by Christen — August 29, 2007 @ 12:08 pm
hey,
the numbers are getting quite high, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
k a t
Comment by k a t — August 29, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
That looks so cute!
Comment by Annie — August 29, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
Would you include a request from Wine Country in the Okanagan??? If yes, please add me too ... thanks.
Comment by Debbie — August 29, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
I love this place, and the give-aways are just an added bonus. Thanks for the great site and source of inspiration!
Comment by Nona — August 29, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
That would be great!!
Comment by Alicia — August 29, 2007 @ 12:13 pm
Wow look at all the comments! I'd love a book, I never win anything though so I'm not hopeful. Love your blog :)
Comment by Christine — August 29, 2007 @ 12:14 pm
Drop me in the pool!
Comment by T*:) — August 29, 2007 @ 12:16 pm
Oh those are so adorable!
Comment by Emily — August 29, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
Sign me up! I love Heidi's little food-related softies, especially the doughnuts. :)
Comment by Andrea — August 29, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
What a wonderful book! I just love the ice cream sandwich softie!
Thanks for the book giveaway opportunities!
Comment by Saundra — August 29, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
I would be sooooo excited to learn how to make these... it sounds like the book is really userfriendly which is great for beginner sewer like me!
Comment by Kate J — August 29, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
Please add me to the hat! I love the softies
Comment by Victoria — August 29, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
oh la la! everyone loves cuddlies!
Comment by megs — August 29, 2007 @ 12:25 pm
Those are really cute!
Comment by Cho — August 29, 2007 @ 12:26 pm
I have to agree with you on craft books that have spiral binding -- perfect for seeing the how-tos while you're trying them out. Softies looks like a great book with lots of fab contributors. I'd love to win one. :-)
--Tami
Comment by Lemon Tree Tales — August 29, 2007 @ 12:27 pm
yes, please! i would love to win and try my hand at making one of those! thanks!
Comment by hnahk — August 29, 2007 @ 12:27 pm
How cute are Softies?!
Comment by Meghan W — August 29, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
Me, me, me :)
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
if only there was some way to influence a random number generator!
Comment by wendy — August 29, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
Count me in! Thank you!
Comment by kitty — August 29, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
Frothing at the mouth! Sign me up.
Comment by Audible — August 29, 2007 @ 12:36 pm
OH PLEASE! These look so precious!
Comment by barenakehd — August 29, 2007 @ 12:36 pm
That is so awesom!! I never thought about MAKING my daughters stuffed toys!
Comment by Amber — August 29, 2007 @ 12:38 pm
I absolutely adore your blog! I've been reading for a while but haven't commented until now. I would love to get my hands on one of those books! Pick me!!!
Comment by d_p8 — August 29, 2007 @ 12:38 pm
I would love to win this book! Thanks!
Comment by Steph — August 29, 2007 @ 12:41 pm
that little robot kills me! i'm really excited at trying my hand with softies!
Comment by maryj — August 29, 2007 @ 12:43 pm
I've always wanted to make softies, but feel a little overwhelmed at the idea. This could definately help!!
Comment by Julia — August 29, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
So very cute!
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 12:56 pm
How adorable are these!
Comment by Mary — August 29, 2007 @ 12:57 pm
I had my first softie making party in November. My friends had a great time and each made a radically different from the next softie. I love that they can be quick to make.
But I really want to learn more and better stitches for sewing them by hand. So I hope I win :)
Comment by JustaRabbit — August 29, 2007 @ 12:59 pm
I would love this book to make some new little toys for my daughter.
Comment by Shelley — August 29, 2007 @ 12:59 pm
looks like another great book!
Comment by paula — August 29, 2007 @ 12:59 pm
Nothing like a contest to draw the comments from the silent hordes. :-)
Comment by susan — August 29, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
Yay, I'd love a copy!
Comment by Beatriz — August 29, 2007 @ 1:04 pm
dear God, you know I've been good. a bit messy and forgetful, but I deserve this book please please...
Comment by Sol — August 29, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
Interesting looking book. I'm in.
Comment by Haley — August 29, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
so cute! I'd love one - so random number generator, pick me!
Comment by Leigh — August 29, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
I'm just venturing into the world of softies and would love this book!
Comment by kristy — August 29, 2007 @ 1:15 pm
Thanks for the review--would love a copy!
Comment by Anamaria — August 29, 2007 @ 1:21 pm
Ooooh! Me! Me! Me! Pick meeeeee pleeeaaaase!!!!!
Comment by Chris — August 29, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
I love you site, first time I have left a comment, but I have looked at your page a while. i would love to be in the drawing , Please,:)
Comment by Marasquara (tamara) — August 29, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
i like books.
Comment by mitra — August 29, 2007 @ 1:35 pm
I love the softies website... I visit it every day! To have the book would be even better. I love softies!
Comment by Carrie — August 29, 2007 @ 1:35 pm
I want to make the ice cream sandwich! Thanks!
Comment by katie — August 29, 2007 @ 1:35 pm
Yes please!
Comment by Nicole — August 29, 2007 @ 1:37 pm
These look cute, and it's something I would like to try someday.
Comment by Rebecca — August 29, 2007 @ 1:37 pm
So cute! Softies 4 eva'.
Comment by Andrea — August 29, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
These look like such fun! Sign me up, please!
Comment by Becky — August 29, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
what a sweet little book! be kind to me, random number generator
Comment by Karen — August 29, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
So cute! Great looking book, I want one!
Comment by Meg — August 29, 2007 @ 1:49 pm
Sign me up! :)
Comment by Sara — August 29, 2007 @ 1:51 pm
I could use such a book, for my collection of patternbooks! Oh yes!
Comment by hilde — August 29, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
Love to see another softie book! Yay!
Comment by Nancy — August 29, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
Your site rocks, and so do book giveaways. Sweet.
Comment by Jennifer — August 29, 2007 @ 2:01 pm
I'm very random. Pick me!
Comment by A different Megan — August 29, 2007 @ 2:01 pm
Oooh, and I've got a new nephew on the way! Please put my name in. ;)
Comment by Lindsey Metcalf — August 29, 2007 @ 2:02 pm
These giveaways are fun!
(pick me pick me pick me)
Comment by Swellanor — August 29, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
Hello random number generator, you know you want to pick me.
Comment by Emma — August 29, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
Too Cute. I hope I win as this book would be a lovely 24th birthday present to myself. Chicken tenders.
Comment by Toña — August 29, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
I feel bad for putting my hat into the ring since I have never commented on your blog! But, I do read it everyday! And, because of you, all the women in my family are receiving Baker's Edge for Christmas! LoL
With that said, I'd love to have one!
Comment by Angie — August 29, 2007 @ 2:25 pm
I heart robots!
Comment by Monica — August 29, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
I heart Not Martha! And felt projects! What a nice gesture for your readers. Thank you! I hope I win!
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
I'd love one too. Maybe 456 is a lucky number.
Comment by Christine — August 29, 2007 @ 2:37 pm
I want one too!
Comment by Dodi — August 29, 2007 @ 2:41 pm
I would love one of these - pick me, pick me!!
Comment by Stephanie — August 29, 2007 @ 2:48 pm
Wow! The book looks great. Pick me! Pick me!
Comment by Samantha — August 29, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
Please enter me for the drawing!
Comment by Monica — August 29, 2007 @ 3:11 pm
This would be awesome for my pregnant sister-in-law!
Comment by Tina — August 29, 2007 @ 3:12 pm
And me as well!
Comment by Mel — August 29, 2007 @ 3:13 pm
so cute. would love one!
Comment by lara — August 29, 2007 @ 3:15 pm
Ooo! Pick me! Pick me! Please, nice Mr. Random Number Generator...
Comment by Anna — August 29, 2007 @ 3:19 pm
Oh! Another first-time commenter. The book looks awesome.
Comment by Cody — August 29, 2007 @ 3:23 pm
oh, look, my lucky number!
Comment by teri — August 29, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
These look like perfect little things to make up for my students as fidgeters and gifts. Thanks for the review! Of course I'd like to be considered for the drawing, but I'll find a way to get to one no matter what! Thanks again!
Comment by Rebekah — August 29, 2007 @ 3:32 pm
pick me, pick me!
Comment by Sally — August 29, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
Softie, softie...me, me me!
Comment by Janine — August 29, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
Sweet! Those are too cute!
Comment by Diana — August 29, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
Those are too cute! I would love to be in the drawing.
Comment by Tanya — August 29, 2007 @ 3:39 pm
How cute! Perfect projects for my Grade 6 students!
Comment by Petra — August 29, 2007 @ 3:39 pm
my nieces would love those!
Comment by heather — August 29, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
Hooray! Oh! Pick me! Pick me!
Comment by Amy — August 29, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
470 replies. Holy Softie Smoke!
Comment by Pam — August 29, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
Just adorable!
Comment by korie — August 29, 2007 @ 3:56 pm
Those are amazing! I feel a crafty itch coming on...
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 3:58 pm
What a neat looking book!
Comment by michmg — August 29, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
I have been wanting to try my hand at soft toy making for awhile now. This would be a great treat!
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
That looks so fun. I hope you randomly pick me! One in 474...there's still a chance, right? It's much better odds than the lottery, and doesn't require tax forms.
Comment by WendyP — August 29, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
Yes! Please! I need a new hobby!
Comment by Janna — August 29, 2007 @ 4:25 pm
Maybe I will have better luck making one of these softies then I had making my stupid sock creature!
Comment by Meredith — August 29, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
absolutely adorable! pick me!
Comment by lacey — August 29, 2007 @ 4:41 pm
Those are too cute for words!
Comment by Dianna — August 29, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
I love that whale! And I love softies central. It's one of my favorite blogs.
Comment by Lemon Cadet (Beth) — August 29, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
Ooh! I'd love one of those!
Comment by erika — August 29, 2007 @ 4:43 pm
I have only ever made sock monkeys. This would be fun!
Comment by Kristina — August 29, 2007 @ 4:45 pm
Oh, those are lovely!! I would love to get one of the books! :)
Comment by Nicole — August 29, 2007 @ 4:51 pm
I'd love to make the ice cream sandwich. I'd love a copy of the book too. ;)
Comment by Dawn — August 29, 2007 @ 4:57 pm
Good Lord, Megan! I had no idea that everyone loved you blog as much as I do. I'd love to win the book.
Comment by susan — August 29, 2007 @ 4:58 pm
You can't win if you don't play.
Comment by Kim — August 29, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
I would love a copy of this book! (Although with that many comments already... :)
Comment by Chara Michele — August 29, 2007 @ 5:05 pm
They look so cuddly and fun! If I don't win it I'll probably buy one :)
Comment by Carla — August 29, 2007 @ 5:09 pm
Oo that's so adorable! I love that mini penguin? on top of the whale.
Comment by Virtual Frolic — August 29, 2007 @ 5:10 pm
I'd love to win but I'll be checking out the library if I don't. Thanks for posting this!
Comment by Laura W. — August 29, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
Oh no, I think I am too late! In any case the books looks great.
Comment by Lexi — August 29, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
Please enter me, as well! The book looks delightful, and lately I've been toying (ha!) with the notion of making a few batches of little softies like these.
Comment by Elsa — August 29, 2007 @ 5:20 pm
Ooh, I'd love a copy of that book!
Comment by Emi — August 29, 2007 @ 5:21 pm
Okay, wow. I didn't realize *how many* comments you must've gotten on that last post. I'll probably end up buying the book if you don't draw my number... but I'm putting my name in the hat anyway.
Comment by Daphne — August 29, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
I've always wanted to try these but have been too intimidated.
Comment by Liesl — August 29, 2007 @ 5:25 pm
Pick Me! How cute. Of course, I'd say I was making the softies for the kids, but we all know who'd they really be for.
Comment by Wendy — August 29, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
OMG! I NEED this! I'm addicted to sewing baby stuff with felt and just look at that ice cream sandwich! It is calling me!
Comment by Desiree — August 29, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
Sign me up, please!
Comment by Sarah — August 29, 2007 @ 5:39 pm
-mememe!- i'm getting that "wanna craft" feeling in my fingers just by looking at the pictures.
Comment by vee — August 29, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Softies!
Comment by Lauren — August 29, 2007 @ 5:42 pm
Love them! Please add me to the "to be chosen at random" list. Thanks!
Comment by Elizabeth — August 29, 2007 @ 5:44 pm
Pick me!! I need to progress past the sock monkey.
Comment by Lori — August 29, 2007 @ 5:45 pm
That book looks amazing and I would love to be included in the drawing. They would be perfect for my two nephews, since I'm always racking my brain to figure out what to give them. Woohoo!
Comment by Victoria — August 29, 2007 @ 5:46 pm
Count me in, please!
Comment by V — August 29, 2007 @ 5:48 pm
I'll put my name in for drawing and keep my fingers crossed!
Comment by Sugene — August 29, 2007 @ 5:49 pm
Sign me up please, those look so cute!
Comment by KrisH — August 29, 2007 @ 5:55 pm
Oh my! I need this... got my fingers and toes crossed!
Comment by patricia — August 29, 2007 @ 6:00 pm
My sister would love this book! these are soo cute...
Comment by Rachel — August 29, 2007 @ 6:19 pm
Whoa! This is a lot of people!
Comment by dixie — August 29, 2007 @ 6:21 pm
add my name to the hat!
Comment by raquel d — August 29, 2007 @ 6:26 pm
count me in! would love to make these for my daughter!
Comment by Prasti — August 29, 2007 @ 6:31 pm
Please all I want is some felt stuffy instructions. It would make my life COMPLETE!!
Love the site,
Kelly
Comment by Kelly — August 29, 2007 @ 6:32 pm
awesome!!!
hope i'm lucky...
Comment by Dori — August 29, 2007 @ 6:40 pm
me! me! me!
Comment by anastasia — August 29, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
does it show me how to make a pink hippo? o_O
Comment by ben — August 29, 2007 @ 6:55 pm
This book looks like fun! I would greatly appreciate a copy. I have been enjoying your site for years now and have learned so much! Thank you.
~molly
Comment by molly jenning — August 29, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
I have been enjoying your site for years now. I would greatly appreciate a copy of this book. Thank you. ~molly
Comment by molly jenning — August 29, 2007 @ 6:57 pm
Please enter me. I would love to make some of these for my kids for Christmas.
Comment by hillary — August 29, 2007 @ 7:04 pm
I'd like the opportunity to be randomly selected. Please.
Comment by Donnell — August 29, 2007 @ 7:04 pm
This book looks SO CUTE! please pick me :)
Comment by Jen da Purse Ho — August 29, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
holy cow that's a lot of entries. But you can't win it, if you're not in it. Or something like that.
Comment by regan — August 29, 2007 @ 7:18 pm
Thanks for another great review! I love softies so I'd definitely love to get a copy!
Comment by claudine — August 29, 2007 @ 7:22 pm
Pick me, Ms. Random Number Generator! (psst...Sept. 5 is my birthday...for real.)
Comment by Rita — August 29, 2007 @ 7:25 pm
Softies?! These would be GREAT for my future classroom : ). Please pick me!
Comment by Maggi — August 29, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
I would love to have one more crafty obsession to add to my list! Sign me up!
Comment by Rochelle — August 29, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
ooh, ooh, pick me!!
Comment by Aimes — August 29, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
count me in, martha. i need a softie
Comment by liz — August 29, 2007 @ 7:50 pm
What a lovely way to meet new friends. The response to the giveaways is amazing! Please choose me, you wonderful random number generator. I love you!
Comment by Debbie — August 29, 2007 @ 7:56 pm
I would love a copy - looks great!
Comment by Nicole — August 29, 2007 @ 7:57 pm
i'm in a softie makin' mood - please pick my number!
Comment by marisa — August 29, 2007 @ 7:59 pm
Oh cute! i'd like one!!
silverbatwing@gmail.com
Comment by Okwes — August 29, 2007 @ 8:00 pm
I want one! Put me in the drawing!
Comment by Carly — August 29, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
oo, pick me! :)
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