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Here's a bit of a change from all the kitties and kittens. This is not any ugly rabbit, it's a rabbid! If this sounds unfamiliar, try google-imaging it. I've used some of these images to draw the template, which you can download from this link: free rabbid softie template.

There are quite a few different pieces to this template but don't let that discourage you. It's actually really simple and easy to make. I've used straight stitch for ears, belly, eyes, mouth and simply glued the little bits like the teeth and tongue. Have fun!

my first kitty

The first softie I make without following someone else's instructions! Turned out pretty ok I think. It's not fully my creation as I once saw the photo of a similar kitty on google images but sadly I haven't been able to find it again. A little piece of ribbon for the detail, another around the neck et voila!

You can download the free softie template I made here. I used blanket stitch all around the body and whip stitch for the orange stripes on the tummy, back stick for the mouth and satin stitch for the eyes and nose.

sampler kitty

This was definitely my favourite project from the same softie book I've been using for my previous posts. The template is fairly simple and what I most like about it is decorating the kitty's tummy. I've used stiches, ribbons and ric rac that I had in hand. I thought the tail was a bit too long but I guess it's to keep the kitty standing.

I loved this project so much that I made a whole family of felt kitties - they will make a lovely christmas gift for my friends' 3-year old!

tiny owl

This was my first time using cotton and I really struggled stitching the front and the back of the owl inside out. The side on the photo is the good side, the other one ripped open when I turned it right side out to stuff it. I hadn't realised the template was scaled down so had I followed the instructions the owl would be double the size of the one I made and I probably would have had enough seam allowance to sew it inside out!

cuddly dinosaur

So much easier when you get the scale right! I really enjoyed making this cuddly dinosaur.

kokeshi doll

Having become overly confident after my first attempt, I decided to take on a more challenging softie from the book. This little kokeshi doll was definitely harder but I had fun embroidering the little details.

simple softies



 I couldn't resist getting a copy of this oh-so-cute book on softie making. Their projects are just adorable and yet so simple. The idea is that they are simple enough for kids to make them. I’m quite happy with my first attempt (photo) considering my non-existing sewing skills. Turns out they are simple enough for adults too!