Stitched toys - Kate Haxell

Making toys is such great fun: they are small, quick to sew and you can let your creative flair run riot. If you are not a confident sewer, then a simple toy is the perfect project for you.

The toys in Stitched Toys range from super-simple felt mice to a richly embroidered doll. There are projects to do by hand and projects made almost entirely on the sewing machine.

For every project, the required quantities and types of material are given together with colour suggestions, but of course you can make your toy in whatever colour scheme you choose. You can also make the toys bigger or smaller than those in the book; simply enlarge the templates by a different percentage and adapt the materials accordingly.