step 1. draw anything on cream coloured felt
step 2. thread chosen colour onto needle
step 3. step back and let the children straight stitch
step 4. repeat steps 2 and 3 over and over and over and over until it is finished
step 5. have them choose a backing fabric and cut to match felt shape
step 6. pin pieces together and get them to stitch around the outside leaving a gap for fill
step 7. have them stuff til satisfied and finish stitching to close the gap.
step 8. enjoy!
ribbon for hanging and lavender fill is optional.
perfect for mum or grandmother this mothers day!
WRAP IN SOME GORGEOUS PAPER AND WATCH YOUR MUM OOOHHH AND AAAAHHH OVER HER PRETTY SOFTIE.my girls just love to stitch and this is so easy and the ideas are endless. have fun
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Those are adorable!! My girlies love to sew and stitch, so that would be perfect for Grammies. Thank you for the great idea!!
ReplyDelete♥ Teresa
What a great idea. Any mother would love that.
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute !
ReplyDeleteAdorable ... clever creations. How sweet a gift. Darling daughter. TTFN ~ Marydon
ReplyDeleteSweetie.. little daughter you have I must say !! What a fun creative "softie" to make as well..I would love to do this, and use for Christmas ornaments.. Nothing better than a handmade creation, especially from someone you adore and love !! Have a happy day Rosey !! hugs ~tea~xo
ReplyDeleteOh my that is so sweet. Hard to find little ones using there hands for something other than computer games or nintendo's. Good for her. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteYes Rosie after years of doing any felt work I am now awiting my order of felt to arrive.
ReplyDeleteYes 14 lovely colored felt squares are on the way!
I used to do Ballerina mice...Yes that's right!Mice with tutu's! Ha,ha
I am going to do some again.
I think it will be do-able with all the little people in my house too! lol!
Your kids are just so clever.well done
I think these little dollies are so cute and so well done.And I guess the smile on your daughters face shows how happy she is with her creation.The perfect Mothers Day present.
ReplyDeletewow that is very impressive! HI :D
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