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I am Pauline, the soft toy designer behind the Funky Friends Factory - Brisbane Australia.
I've been sewing and knitting my own toys and dolls since I was a kid, but it took until my 30s (OK, mid-30s) to realize that you're never too old to do what you love!
I started out making 'baby-safe bunnies' for all my friends who were having babies. The bunnies had sewn on faces and no chewable, choke-able...
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Soft Toy Patterns
- Soft toys you’ll love to make! The Funky Friends Factory is a unique range of patterns and kits for cuddly soft toys. Great for birthday and Christmas...
- Updated 33 days ago | Soft Toy Patterns › bean frog pattern sew vintage frog -costume -crochet -knit -clos
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Needle Felting for beginners
- Hi I'm Pauline and I'm a CRAFT-O-HOLIC!!! It's true! I'm ALWAYS doing something crafty. When I'm not designing my toy patterns, I'll be trying some or other...
- Updated 33 days ago | Needle felting for beginners
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EASY recycled T shirt project - make a cute Teddy Bear
- Take an old T shirt, or any pre-loved clothing item and recycle it into someting cute and cuddly! It is surprisingly quick and EASY to make these homemade...
- Updated 43 days ago | Easy recycled T shirt project - make a cute Teddy Bear
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Where can I buy fleece online?
- I get asked this type of question a LOT, which got me thinking... wouldn't it be great to put together a list of online stores where people can find fleece,...
- Updated 43 days ago | Where can I buy fleece online › buy fabric
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Homemade Teddy Bears for Charity
- When I first heard about the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award for Charity, I wondered why I hadn't thought about making a lens before now, to let everyone know...
- Updated 43 days ago | Homemade Teddy Bears for Charity › charity crafts
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Toy Stuffing materials
- I often get asked what toy-stuffing I recommend, and I'd have to say... it depends! Depends on WHAT? WELL, sooooo many things, for example, it depends on WHO...
- Updated 43 days ago | Toy Stuffing › cotton stuffing for toys
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Make a 'NO SEW' fleece scarf
- This is a simple, fun project, that the kids will love! A 'NO SEW' scarf is is a great way to use up your fleece scraps and can easily be made by as a last -minute...
- Updated 43 days ago | Make a NO SEW fleece scarf › easy fleece scarf
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What is a kimono?
- I'm making this page about kimonos because I am getting ready to design a Japaneese doll, and when I 'googled' kimono - a whole new world opened before my eyes...
- Updated 43 days ago | What is a kimono - a quick intro to this beautiful garment › a kimono
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Looking for Organic Fabric Stores Online?
- I get LOTS of enquiries from toy-makers looking for baby-safe and environmentally-friendly materials.I also get asked about WHERE to buy organic fabrics... Maybe,...
- Updated 43 days ago | Looking for Good Organic Fabric Stores Online › bamboo fabric
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Cross-stitch CRASH-COURSE for beginners!
- EVEN if you have NEVER tried cross-stitching before - one thing you should know... cross-stitch is really EASY to learn... I have put together this quick photo...
- Updated 43 days ago | Cross Stitch Crash course for beginners › bib cross stitch
- Sewing Stuffed Animals - What? Why? HOW?
- Hi I'm Pauline and I have been sewing stuffed animals since 2001. This lens is all about HOW to get started sewing stuffed animals, and because this fun hobby...
- Updated 43 days ago | Sewing Stuffed Animals - What, Why and HOW › handmade plush animal toys
- Toy Patterns - How to resize a pattern
- Each Toy Pattern comes in a specific size, but you may want to make your toy smaller than the original pattern size or much larger? You need to decide HOW MUCH...
- Updated 43 days ago | Toy Patterns - How to resize a pattern › grading a pattern
- Toy Making, what supplies do I need?
- If you already SEW, but are NEW to toy making, you'll probably be surprised to find that you already have the basic toy making and stationery supplies you will...
- Updated 43 days ago | Toy Making, what supplies do I need › toy making
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Soft Toy Patterns
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Soft toys you’ll love to make! The Funky Friends Factory is a unique range of patterns and kits for cuddly soft toys. Great for birthday and Christmas...
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Where can I buy fleece online?
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I get asked this type of question a LOT, which got me thinking... wouldn't it be great to put together a list of online stores where people can find fleece,...
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Homemade Teddy Bears for Charity
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When I first heard about the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award for Charity, I wondered why I hadn't thought about making a lens before now, to let everyone know...
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Looking for Organic Fabric Stores Online?
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I get LOTS of enquiries from toy-makers looking for baby-safe and environmentally-friendly materials.I also get asked about WHERE to buy organic fabrics... Maybe,...
