Tilda's Toy Box: Sewing patterns for soft toys and more from the magical world of Tilda

This book was filled with ideas, hints and techniques. It is colorful and easy to read. I like a book like this, not too wordy.😄

I pre-ordered this book because I fell in love with the adorable doll on the book's cover. As I waited for the book's release, I became concerned that once it arrived I might be disappointed. I am not disappointed at all!In addition to the two sizes of dolls, their clothes, and accessories there are three lovely pieced quilts, a house handbag, a house shaped sewing kit, cushions to match the quilts, monkeys, whales, garland/banner, snake (eek!), parrots, and a small clasp purse. There are also instructions for fashioning three different fun themed rooms using all of the projects; in doll, sea, and jungle themes.I appreciated the instruction given for safety when it comes to small parts that pose choking hazards and the materials used for the toys we sew for small children. The hair of the dolls is painted on with a non-toxic textile paint. The brand that Tone recommends is not carried on Amazon US but I’m going to instead use Black Acrylic Paint mixed with a bit of Textile Medium that I have on hand and have used before on similar fabric painting projects.As is typical of "Tilda" books, the instructions are not comprehensive. There are no general or basic instructions, so a knowledge of sewing, piecing, and finishing the quilts is required or another source material will be needed to complete these projects. A beginner may have some trouble constructing these designs.All measurements are given in both inches and millimeters. The pattern templates are all full size but they don't include seam allowances.

So many beautiful ideas especially if you find the Tilda fabrics that go with the patterns. Amazon actually was a good source for me. This book is an eye candy to say the least.

Loved Loved this book, I ordered a boy doll from Etsy and it was so adorable, then I saw they were called Tilda dolls, I saw this book and had to have it, colorful pictures and good instructions ... I used to make cloth dolls, so now Im going to try to make these cute ones. This was my second book from this Author...

I am definitely going to order this book after being able to preview it! I love these toys! Reviewing a book is a great way to see if it’s really what you’re looking for.

Lots of patterns

Almost all the images for the all the projects are available online so there weren't many surprises in terms of knowing what projects would be inside the book. Just disappointed that there were no guidelines for painting the hair on the doll, no pattern, no nothing, just free form painting which was a huge letdown for me with this book. Other than that, I loved it. Just don't know how I'm going to figure out how to draw the hair outline on the doll head to get it to look like the doll in the book. Also, I've never heard of the fabric paint used for the hair and don't even know if it can be purchased in the US. The book recommends buying it from Panduro Hobby in the UK!

I enjoyed making these Tilda pieces even though the house was more difficult than I thought it would be. I also made the whale, it was very easy as well.