'All adults can make toys, the simpler the better, and less "perfect" is even better! It is the love and attention that goes into the making of the toy that really stand the test of time. By paying attention to the color, texture, smell, and shape of something, one enables the young child to create an inner picture, and imaginative play will flow forth.' -- from the Foreword by Leslie Burchell-Fox This simple book of projects encourages adults to take up the joyful task of making toys for the children in their lives. Using a few basic techniques and classic, archetypal shapes, Gun Lee Blue demonstrates how to work with colour and form to craft beautiful dolls, knitted animals and other playthings that foster creativity and imagination. This is a fully illustrated guide to making beautiful toys and playthings for children. Includes colour photographs and black and white patterns.

Felt is a durable and flexible material that is perfect for children to work with. This book contains a range of simple creative items to make using felt: from dolls and animal figures, to wall hangings and jewellery. All of the projects are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, patterns and colour photographs. They are all suitable for making with children.