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- How can I contact you? Answer: Please email me at “rdneumayer@yahoo.ca” or ko-fi.com (https://ko-fi.com/rosemarieneumayer).
2. How long have you been making stuffies for? Answer: Since I bought the pattern book “Tiny Yarn Animals” back in the fall of 2008. I am mostly self taught. Thanks to Joyce for showing me how to make a granny square. I just could not figure out how to turn a circle into a square 🤦♀️ and to all the wonderful people posting videos on YouTube! “Hooked by Robin” has the best how to videos! She is my video hero, check her out.
3. What are your favourite pattern books? Answer: Please see the picture below, pattern books are a great place to start. I modified most of them to get the “just right” look for me. And I also make my own patterns, but that bit took years to be able to do! *Add “Crochet Iconic Women” by Carla Mitrani and “Mini Amigurumi Birds” by Sarah Abbondio to this list as well.*
4. I want to start making stuffies too! What is the best way to go about it? Answer: There are lots of ways to start learning but if you are new to crochet, I recommend picking up a beginner book and watching videos (YouTube) on how to master the basics and make a few simple projects like a scarf. Then once you can do that, move on to making stuffies.
I’m going to do a shout out here to “Hooked by Robin”. She has the best video’s, ever! Clear even tones, great picture and just everything gets covered. Her website is just packed with free patterns for everything from scarfs to stuffies and how to video’s a plenty. Her skills are legendary, you could not ask for a better teacher. Honestly, I wish I had had her help when I first started out. Do your self a favour and check her out at https://www.hookedbyrobin.com/
5. Do you do custom or special orders? Answer: Yes I do, however I only take on a job if I feel I can do the job justice. Please email me to start the process (rdneumayer@yahoo.ca). I may be booking weeks in advance, so please keep this in mind if you are working with a timeline.
6. How do I book a job? Answer: Everything starts with an email (rdneumayer@yahoo.ca). Then we firm everything thing up. Payment is taken to book the job and when everything is made it can be picked up, dropped off (ask about this), or shipped.
7. What do you charge for shipping? Answer: I charge exactly what Canada Post charges. So once an order is done, it gets a shipping quote and then that amount is charged to you for the shipping. Keep in mind, it is the same amount to ship one stuffie as it is to ship two as the box is the same size. Because of this, I recommend shipping in even numbers as it is more cost effective. However, if you are in Canada there is currently (as of Jan 2023) a flat rate box that holds 3 large stuffies for about $27 (with taxes in).
8. What do the stuffies come with and what are they made from? What ages? Answer: Please see the picture and caption below for more info. All stuffies and dolls come with a care tag that has the contents and recommended age group. I use cotton yarn and polyester stuffing. Depending on the doll, acrylic yarn is used for “hair”. Ages go from 0 to 5 years and up, depending on the details and design.
9. Your website has more than just stuffies. What are all the menu options for? Answer: My website is the hub for all things me. Besides being a stuffie maker (see “Stuffies!”), I am also an illustrator (see “What Cheek!”) and I happen to love to bake (see “Yummie!”). Blog is my random ramblings and event page. “Freebies” is free patterns and colouring pages.
10. Where can I buy your adult colouring book? What is it called? Answers: My ACB is called “What Cheek!”. You can buy it directly from Amazon or email me to buy a copy. The link to Amazon.ca is on the “What Cheek!” page or type “What Cheek! Rosemarie Neumayer” into your country’s Amazon search bar and it comes right up, if available.
11. What do you mean by “swag”? Answer: Swag is merchandise that I have for sale with “Redbubble”. It is a few of the pictures from my ACB on t-shirts, stickers, and a ton of other items. Some of the item are in black and white so you can colour them yourself. And others are ones that I have digitally coloured. There is also an “all ages” mash up print with all of my favourite characters from the book.
12. I saw the “selfie” dolls and I just love them! How much? How do you do them? Answer: Selfie dolls are a special order so the process for that applies. The price is determined by how much work is needed. They are about 11 inches tall. I will need pictures and a question/answer chat session with you to get the doll to look like the person you want (unless they are famous). Please email me to set this up.
13. Do you make more than stuffies? Short Answer: Yes! Long Answer: I was a knitter of dishcloths first (thanks Grandmother), then learned to crochet. I am an illustrator, writer, and artist too. I love to create things that bring people joy, love, or laughter. My main passion (read ‘obsession’) is stuffies. Here are a few other things that I have crocheted or knit for your viewing pleasure.
13. Can I buy your stuffed animals in a shop or online? Answer: Yes, I have ‘ready to buy’ stuffies in at “Ma’s Pantry” in Trenton and “Pizzazz” in Campbellford. I also have a ko-fi page for donations and most importantly, the free on-line shop. Find it here: https://ko-fi.com/rosemarieneumayer
14. What is Star Doll Fashions? This is my own line up of doll fashions for my favourite dolls. They are “Ruby Red Fashion Friends” (14.5 inches tall) and their “Siblies” (12 inches tall). Also the “Dolly Mori” line up. My ko-fi shop has my own line up of doll fashions (Star doll fashions). Find it here: https://ko-fi.com/rosemarieneumayer
15. What social media are you on? Answer: I keep this website. I also have my ACB for sale as a self published book on Amazon and my “Redbubble” shop for swag. Then ko-fi page for my free shop and donations if you want to buy me more yarn. My latest and last, is my YouTube channel (@RosemarieNeumayer). That’s it. Social media and internet life are exhausting. If you see anything else saying it’s me, then it is not. I no longer have a facebook account (see blog post from August 19, 2025 for as to why).
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