Softies have become trendy again, with all kinds of weird and wacky stuffed animals and creatures showing up online and in craft shops.
You can find ugly softies, monster softies and even some strictly R-rated softies that look like they’ve been in a horror movie!

More traditional stuffed animals and characters are still popular, with everyone from new babies to… well, the sky is the limit!
If you’d like to make some softies, but need some starting tips, Softie Making is a great website with how-tos, tips and links to other softie makers.
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Well, I have to warn you now… we started with little stuffed animals for Britt when she was a tween and she is still collecting them. If she doesn’t get at least one stuffed animal for Christmas, well, lets just say that Christmas wouldn’t be the same.
And also be prepared for the word to get out. Her uncle and her grandmother also keep her well supplied with stuffed animals each year. I do believe that she could easily open up her own store… not that she would ever give any of them up. Just too many memories connected to …read more