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| Sock and Glove: Creating Charming Softy Friends from Cast-Off Socks and Gloves | 
 enlarge | Author: Miyako Kanamori
Publisher: HP Trade
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 6581
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 1557885168
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5924
EAN: 9781557885166
ASIN: 1557885168
Publication Date: May 16, 2007
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Product Description
Easy to make...easy to love!
Sock and Glove presents thirteen delightful softy projects that are quick to make-and certain to amuse and delight. Full of individuality and mischief, these stuffed creations are all pieced together from ordinary socks, gloves, and mittens. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions make it easy to craft and dress a whole menagerie, including monkeys, elephants, piglets, bunnies, and even an insouciant fish.
Endearing to adults and children alike, these whimsical creatures make perfect gifts and inspiring companions.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
harbinger of a trend? July 24, 2007
46 out of 46 found this review helpful
I love Japanese craft books.
No, I mean it. I *love* them. Love them so much that I'm willing to spend a zillion dollars in postage to get them here in the US, because they almost never disappoint.
I'd seen the japanese version of this book, and it's been on my wishlist at amazon.jp forEVER. So when I found out there was an english version, I dove on it with the voracity of a hungry shark on chum.
And I'm definitely not disappointed. True to the japanese craft book roots, the photography is gorgeous, the projects are so cute they'll send you running ofr insulin (in a good way), and the instructions are clear and follow-able, even to a non-seamstress like myself.
If this is a trend that publishers are heading toward -- reprinting these japanese favorites in english -- then let me be the first to stand up and applaud wildly. Maybe even whoop a little. Because if this book is any indication, it's going to be a fabulous, wild ride.
Super Fun Projects May 31, 2007
40 out of 40 found this review helpful
I love Japanese craft books, but I'm not so good following the Japanese instructions. So this book is just perfect--precious projects that work up fast thanks to blissfully simple instructions.
The projects are addictive, fun, and cheap to make. They're full of personality and easy to customize. I've already given a few of my creations as presents and they were a huge hit.
What a book! November 25, 2007
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This book is a winner on all counts. The photographs are clear and illustrative of the many stuffed creatures the author has made out of socks and gloves. A gentle little story weaves the reader through the menagerie of characters, far beyond your average sock monkey.
Most important to me, her instructions for the construction of all the creatures are terrific. Several of my friends said they were the clearest instructions they'd ever seen for that kind of toy. She even shows variations on facial expressions.
It's hard not to fall in love with these little stuffed animals, and after seeing my copy, many of my students and friends have gone ahead and ordered their own. One note: If I were making these for a baby, I would embroider on the details, not use buttons...Enjoy!
Finally! A purpose for all of my mismatched socks October 6, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
My son spotted this at the library, but most likely I'll be buying it. We simply loved the pictures of all these adorable stuffed sock friends (so much better than that creepy sock monkey). The enticing illustrations and well-written instructions inspired me (a girl who can barely sew a button) and made me think MAYBE, just maybe I can do this. Don't laugh, Mom.
I CUT UP ALL MY HUSBAND'S SOCKS!!!!.... August 4, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I too LOVE THIS BOOK! I just got a minute to open it and have already whipped up the sweet elephant and dog- I'll definetely sew up each little project (just as soon as I can get up to the attic and pull out some knit gloves from storage!) ...but first I have to go out and replace all the socks I just cut up!
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