Wee Wonderfuls is the modern sewers guide to creating cute, lovable fabric toys for children and children at heart, all from Hillary Lang, the creative force behind the Wee Wonderfuls brand of dolls and embroidery patterns, sold mostly online. The Wee Wonderfuls aesthetic is an irresistible blend of vintage and modern, homey and hip. The Wee Wonderfuls book features approximately twenty-five fabric toys for beginner and advanced stitchers, including: -Evelyn Inchworm, a petite wavy worm with eyeglasses and a kerchief -Margot, a topsy turvy doll with yarn hair and two flippable dress designs -Sleepover Pals, three minature dolls that fit into their own customised sleeping bag -Little Miss Storybook, a raggedy girl with a Little Red Riding Hood cape and Golidlocks ribbon hair -Ellie, an elephant purse -Koji, a spiked dinosaur -Wee Town Trolley, a huggable felt locomotive Each toy in this book is distinctly different: some are floppy, others poseable, some are made by machine, others by hand. Some require applique, others embroidery or quilting. Among the dolls, many have changeable outfits and the hairstyles range from braids to buns.
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Hillary Lang is the creator of the blog Wee Wonderfuls, which currently averages 150,000 visitors a month, as well as an online shop through which she sells doll and embroidery patterns. She has contributed to numerous books, including Last-Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts (STC) and Softies (Chronicle) and also wholesales her patterns to retailers. Her work has been featured in the magazines Bust, Adorn and Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion, and on online sites like Daily Candy Chicago and Craftzine.com.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have followed Hillary's blog for a few years and made some of her dolls before. As such, I waited with anticipation to get my hands on this book and was a little worried that my expectations would be too high and I would be disappointed. Not a bit! I love this book and it is top of my (very substantial) pile when it comes to making dolls for my children.
Sometimes I have bought a craft book and only two or three projects appeal enough to make it to production. Not with this book - I can honestly say I will make most of the toys in it. I have just started work on Wes, tha baby giraffe for a friend's new baby. Such a simple design, but the shape is genius - both cute and graceful at the same time. My daughter has already made a list (Eddie and Patchwork Penny are top). My own favourites are Katie Kitty and Little Miss Story Book. Most of the toys have a retro-vibe and all have real charm.
Hillary's passion for what she does shines through each page and the book is beautifully photographed and styled. On a practical note instuctions are clear, and most importantly, templates are full size! I have other toy making books which require an expensive visit to the photocopy shop to increase patterns to 200 per cent or whatever. All in all, this book is a joy.
Sometimes I have bought a craft book and only two or three projects appeal enough to make it to production. Not with this book - I can honestly say I will make most of the toys in it. I have just started work on Wes, tha baby giraffe for a friend's new baby. Such a simple design, but the shape is genius - both cute and graceful at the same time. My daughter has already made a list (Eddie and Patchwork Penny are top). My own favourites are Katie Kitty and Little Miss Story Book. Most of the toys have a retro-vibe and all have real charm.
Hillary's passion for what she does shines through each page and the book is beautifully photographed and styled. On a practical note instuctions are clear, and most importantly, templates are full size! I have other toy making books which require an expensive visit to the photocopy shop to increase patterns to 200 per cent or whatever. All in all, this book is a joy.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By DP
Format:Hardcover
I've waited for this book so long. I've used Hillary Lang's patterns before and they're a cut above the rest - simple, effortlessly charming and so well explained. This book is just fantastic, such a treat to see her work in glossy, full colour hardback form. If you're looking at this page and wondering whether to buy it, stop wondering and buy it now! Right now I'm off to get sewing...
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lovely book
a lovely book with very easy to follow instructions , over the Easter break made quite a few things from the book with the group of young people I work with and they were very... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M.G
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Wonderful
This is a gorgeous book full of lovely ideas which are original and hopefully easy to make! Super gift for someone or for yourself!
Published 1 month ago by Shelly
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Brilliant
I looked at this book a few time on amazon and am so glad that I bought it, it's amazing! The patterns are nice and easy to follow and have some lovely ideas. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hoofy
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A must for anyone who enjoys sewing
I absolutely love this book, the dolls are gorgeous and my 5 year old has already placed her orders!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Parent2Parent
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Lots of really cute things to make
I think Hilary Lang is very talented.Her designs are all delightful and I am going to very busy in the future.The only thing is which one do I make first.
Published 3 months ago by Maggie Nicholson
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Exactly-wonderful
Loads of choice , made one doll already and it was so easy and there is still loads to choose from and make. They also come out very individual.
Published 5 months ago by T L
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Quirky
Lots of different things to make and get your teeth into. Very quirky not traditional. Modern can't wait to get making them up.
Published 6 months ago by karina indigo
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wee wonderfuls
This book is great. Lovely colourful pictures and clear instructions.
Plenty of different toys to make. Read more
Plenty of different toys to make. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Button Bears
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Easy to follow patterns!
This is such a sweet book. The first that struck me was the overall quality of the book, it is a harcover, the overall design is wonderful and it has lots of inspiring photography. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Tallulah Does Tea
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Love at first sight
LOVE this book - beautiful from cover to cover, well laid out, great ideas and easy to follow. Can't fault, and can't wait to get started for Christmas presents...
Published 20 months ago by Franonthemoon
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