Animal Friends to Sew Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids

"…a slew of child-friendly projects as adorable as they are functional. [...] These sweet DIY projects will appeal to parents who are also avid or aspiring sewers, not to mention to their kids."
—Publishers Weekly

From the author of the bestselling Sewing Happiness comes this beginner's sewing book to making beautiful handmade animals—includes 15 easy projects plus 35 variations. The projects in this book are divided into three main categories of cute creatures to sew: decor, toys, and wearables. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the maker as much as the recipient.

Make adorable handmade animal toys: a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished.

Includes:
   • Lookbook
   • Sewing and embroidery primer
   • Project instructions with photos and step-by-step iilustrations
   • Sewing templates

DECOR
   Pillows: Polar Bear, Lion, Koala, Bunny, Sloth
   Placemats: Cat, Bear
   Wall Pockets: Zebra, Reindeer
   Rope Baskets: Cat, Dog

TOYS
   Stackable Blocks: Mouse, Raccoon, Bear, Elephant
   Teether Rattles: Whale, Dove
   Bunny Ears
   Terry Cloth Bath Puppets: Panda, Cat, Penguin, Seal
   Quiet Adventures Felt Book
   Beanbags: Turtle, Hedgehog, Armadillo
   Fishing Game

WEARABLES
   Beanies with Ears
   Baby Slippers: Fox, Penguin, Raccoon
   Hooded Capes: Animal with Ears, Animal with Horn, Animal with Bony Plates
   Bibs: Monkey, Koala
   Backpacks: Sheep, Fox

SANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of a book of sewing projects and personal essays, Sewing Happiness, as well as three children's books in the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes.