Chronicle Softies Book- Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals. Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called "softies" you'll find quirky creatures from Japan, Chile, Israel, Texas and everywhere in between. With a wicked sense of fun, these 25 cute, edgy, or artful creations will tickle your fancy. With cheeky photos, easy instructions and ready-to-use pattern sheets, this book make them a cinch to whip up, even for a beginner. Many can be made from scraps of fabric you already have on hand.

120 pages in a spiral soft cover with elastic band closure, with patterns in an envelope on the inside back cover.

Softies -- Stirred by the Japanese craze for plush toys called "softies," veteran crafter Therese Laskey commissioned acclaimed artists from around the world to create projects to share. From Japan to Israel to Chile to Texas, each artist brings a wicked sense of fun to the 25 cute, weird, edgy, or artful creations offered here: a cupcake pincushion; delicate snow bunnies; a peculiar robot; and many more quirky creatures. Cheeky photos, easy instructions, and ready-to-use pattern sheets make it a cinch to whip up these irresistible gifts. Best of all, a folder at back holds the patterns while spiral binding makes for craft-friendly use.