Meet Patty's friend, Kitty

I know, I know, the names of the stuffies I've made are so unoriginal. It's easier for Cami to identify with the animals, I don't want her confused. After I made the duck, Alex requested that I make the "Patty" stuffie just for her, so here she is:

I don't know what they use to make the eyes but as with the duck, I've used felt. It just seems so thick though. Unlike Ducky (who nearly had it's head ripped off because of a tug-o-war between the Alex & Cami), Kitty has been sitting quietly on the shelf in the sitting room. But why do I have a feeling that one day, I'll find her with a limb torn off?

ISBN 4-8347-6317-X

Photos from a Japanese craftbook that I picked up in the city last weekend. I picked it up specifically to give to someone in a swap that I'm doing. It's full of easy felt projects, from rabbits to penguins, pencil toppers and clips, even halloween and Christmas ornaments.
^Very easy to make bookmarks

^ Mermaid and adorable sea-creatures

^ Rather funky duo (I love the bouquet!)

^My favourite: Retro Monkey (doesn't he remind you of the 60's? Especially with the beret and guitar)

Ducky and the Bill-Biting Monster

Why is it that toddlers can be so excited by something new one minute then bored of it the next. Ducky is the first felt creature that I have made and at first Cami loved to touch her nose to its bill but now all she wants to do is bite it off!

Kinokuniya finally had this book (ISBN483476348X) in stock. I have been itching to try my hand at some toy making and I highly recommend this book because the stuffies are so cute and the instructions are clear. I paid only AU$8.70 so it's way cheaper than most other Japanese craft books.

The handstitching was a bit of a pain, but once you get into the groove you hardly notice the time. I want to try out the other patterns but I'm having a hard time finding the right furry fabric and eyes for the bears.

Don't you just love the bright yellow felt?

It's so sunny!

Have a happy day everyone.