Making stuffed animals can be a fun and creative outlet! You can make them simple or elaborate, for your own personal pleasure or for the pleasure of others. It is a great way to include others by teaching simple stuffed animal skills to children or friends. You can also use your skills to give to others through many different charity organizations.
The easiest place to start is by purchasing a stuffed animal kit and then increase the difficulty of your projects as your confidence grows with each project. Have fun with a new hobby and bring joy to others through making stuffed animals!
Sources for Making Stuffed Animals
1. www.amazon.com
2. www.laboursoflove.com
3. www.craftown.com
4. www.ehow.com/how_8125_make-patchwork-stuffed.html
5. http://sewing.about.com - “Toy And Doll Making Tips”
6. www.bdaybears.com
7. www.artistshelpingchildren.org
8. www.littlechickadeecrafts.com/charity-craft
9. wwvisions.com/craftbb
10. Care Wear
Care Wear Volunteers, Inc.
Bonnie Hagerman
hagerman@hood.edu