Cuddle Monster Tester Photos

The Cuddle Monster is finally here!

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Karen Tempel; Gaboodles Creations used a tshirt to make a memory animal version of this pattern. She noted that she used two layers of P44f interfacing, with the second layer rotated 90 degrees for additional stability. She also did an adorable embroidery on the heart. Check out my tips in the Cuddle Monster tutorial if you would like to make a memory animal version yourself. 

Jennifer Epp used her daughter's denim jacket to create this cuddle monster. I love upcycling old denim because it carries such a history with it and is so durable for playtime. Also, look at the beautiful topstitching on those wings! 

Janice LeSueur used mixed fabrics for this cuddle monster, and I especially love that the pocket of the jeans was preserved for the back of this plushie. It is possible to keep the pocket functional by hand stitching the wings to just the outside layer of the pocket. You can also leave the wings off altogether if you would like to optimize storage space in the pocket. 

Elizabeth Moore made such fun variations of the cuddle monster. It is extra cuddly in a swirl minky and has a bit of rock and roll attitude in the black and red minky with extra spikes on the wings. Also notice that the middle of the heart has been embroidered to show that it is broken. So clever.  

Sam Haynes: Loppychicks @Hettie07 created a scaled down version of the cuddle monster and now her child is requesting a middle sized one to create a whole Cuddle Monster family. Check out this blog post if you would like to make a little Cuddle Monster.  

Jamie Grise: Kitchen Witch Studio made a huggable fleece cuddle monster. I highly recommend fleece to any beginners who are learning to sew plushies. It is so forgiving on curves (like the heart and top corners of the pattern). It is a fun and cuddly fabric for advanced sewists as well. 

Olivia Flloyd: @MemoryBearsByOlivia used a variety of fabrics to make this huggable friend. I love how this Cuddle Monster has an original color for the eye and sweet floral print on the heart. 

Helen Donahue: Creative Memories and Keepsakes made an adorable version using flannel and has shared her plans to make several more to play around with other fabrics and design elements. 

Aileen Grant used baby clothes to create a keepsake version of this pattern. Look at how fun the extra detailing is on the heart! 

Leanne Aunger used a pair of jeggings that were waiting for a new life for her make, as well as felt scraps from her stash. I love how plushies are a great size for upcycling and scrap busting! 

Stephanie McCoy: Paw Made Plushies used fleece for all parts of the cuddle monster. Fleece is a great fabric to make plushies because it is forgiving to work with and very soft.