Stitchlover040809 Collection

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Hench Mann

The opposite of his caring and helpful twin brother, Handy Mann, this guy is always looking for a chance to do someone harm. He really needs to meet Jesus!

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Willie Waylon

Willie's voice is deep but his music is always high on the country music charts!

Vance Strongarm

He's pumped up about muscle mass, and it shows!

Morning Mike

Late to bed and early to rise makes this morning radio announcer talk with half-closed eyes.

Max Cutter

When the summer heat is on, Max gets moving with his self-made after-school job!

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Louden Rood

This loudmouth's approach to communication speaks volumes about his personality.

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Mild Bill Hickok

A descendant of the Old West's famous Wild Bill Hickok, Mild Bill is more the happy hippie type.

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Pastor Wordsworth

Somehow, this pastor's sermons always end up pointing to Jesus—and that's a good thing!

Potluck Patty

Patty loves to cook up delicious dishes to tickle the tastebuds!

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Soybean Gene

Gene's unfortunate head shape causes natural food stores to ask about renting him for promotional purposes. Some people even want to cook him, which is in very bad taste.

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Heinz the Hound (rejected)

When the Thumbuddies creator pitched the idea of Thumbeasties to Guide, it didn't fly. But this lovable canine is still a rare and collectible cutie! Series I, 1 of 2. Others in series: Stable Mabel

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