Read Diana Schoenbrun's blog post on the Penguin Community. Cyclops and witches and zombies-oh my! Welcome to the wondrous world of Beasties , where mythic and imaginary creatures come alive using simple materials, such as scrap fabric and thread. From Werewolves to Yetis to unidentifiable yet adorable beasts, these projects allow crafters to push the limits of their imaginations to sew a menagerie of whimsical beings. Cyclops and witches and zombies-oh my! Welcome to the wondrous world of Beasties , where mythic and imaginary creatures come alive using simple materials, such as scrap fabric and thread. From Werewolves to Yetis to unidentifiable yet adorable beasts, these projects allow crafters to push the limits of their imaginations to sew a menagerie of whimsical beings. A Look Inside Beasties (Click on Images to Enlarge) Learn how to make your own Yeti The Yeti is the legendary guardian of the Himalayas Some of the monsters in Beasties More creatures from Beasties "...a fantastic job of presenting an array of wonderful creatures to create," proclaimed BookLegion. According to the reviewers, the monsters created based on the book "make great personalized gifts for others." --TD Monthly Jocelynn Brown of the Detroit News Handmade Crafts Blog loved that the book encouraged the resourceful use of fabric scraps, since the "more woven and textured scraps of fabric, the more interesting your creatures will look." --TD Monthly Erik Henrickson loved the irreverent designs of the monsters, from the "soft and fluffy" Tomte to a "patriotic Werewolf" complete with "red, white and blue fur." --TD MOnthly Diana Schoenbrun has a BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Brooklyn, New York. For more information, visit her website at DianaSchoenbrun.com.