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Stiched Toys by Kate Haxell RRP $19.95
This book contains 20 step by step guides to creating soft toys your kids will love. Many of these designs remind me of years gone when my own mother made toys to sell at the markets.Some designs never change from embroided dolls to the hand sized mouse on the front cover. Older kids would also enjoy making these toys so it’s certainly a book worth adding to your Craft shelf.
Robert Bradford is a British artist renowned for his vibrant and imaginative sculptures crafted from recycled soft toys and other found materials. His “Toy Stories” series showcases life-size and larger-than-life representations of animals and humans, meticulously assembled from an array of colorful plastic bits, buttons, brushes, combs, and parts of clothes pegs.
Each sculpture is a playful yet poignant commentary on consumerism and the disposable nature of modern society. By repurposing discarded toys, Bradford breathes new life into these objects, transforming them into captivating works of art that invite viewers to reflect on themes of waste and sustainability. ?
Bradford’s soft toy sculptures have garnered international acclaim, with his works displayed in galleries and exhibitions worldwide. His innovative approach to art continues to inspire and engage audiences, bridging the gap between childhood nostalgia and contemporary artistic expression.?
For more information on Robert Bradford’s “Toy Stories” series and to explore his gallery, visit his official website.