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50 FAT QUARTER TOYS: EASY TOY SEWING PATTERNS FROM YOUR FABRIC STASH

By Ame Verso

A celebration of handmade toys featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts and more, all using fat quarter cuts of fabric. Continuing the series from , this collection features beautifully styled photography, step-by-step diagrams and templates for more than 50 handmade toys with patterns, provided by 10 top international talents. These include Amie Plumley, co-author of the bestselling books, Ayda Algin of , Mollie Johanson of , best-selling author Emma Hardy and Aurifil thread designer and founder of #GreatBritishQuilter, Sarah Ashford. All the toys are made using simple sewing techniques alongside patchwork, appliqué and embroidery.

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