Hi everyone! I'm really excited to be posting for ReproDepot and hope to make or find lots of inspiration to share with you on this blog. Djerba (the store's owner) sent me a huge box of goodies last week and I dove right in.
The first thing I made was a super cute mother bird and chick from this Japanese kit. Although the instructions are in Japanese, they're in visual form. You can see a peek in the lower right corner of the picure-- they were pretty easy to understand. The kit includes everything you need, except for a needle and scissors--and all of the felt parts are pre-punched so you won't have to do a lot of cutting.
I don't usually do a lot of sewing from kits, but this was fun entertainment for an afternoon--especially with the cold snowy weather making an appearance. I think they'd make cute ornaments for your tree! Plus, if you're into making your own softies, sewing from a kit is a great way to learn some easy construction techniques for a full-bodied animal. The kit even includesa paper template so you can make multiples with your own materials. I think it'd make a perfect gift to give your favorite sewer this holiday season. Check out all of the other cool animals and food stuffies online- I'm working on the Panda next. I love his little beret. 
