Create a First Felt Mascot

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Group:	Zakka
Swap Coordinator:	Pavla (contact)
Swap categories:	Kawaii
Number of people in swap:	8
Location:	International
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	November 30, 2008
Date items must be sent by:	December 15, 2008
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
There is no wrong way to make a tiny adorable felt softee. And there are many web pages on how to make them. They are usually less than 3-4". Often they have a clip for haning on cell phone or purse, it is up to you! You will have 1 partner. Once assigned, read your partner's profile for inspiration. Research - Hop on the net. Search for Japanese Craft magazines, felt mascots,etc. If you need help with finding a pattern pm me. Newbies are welcome ( I will angel if need be), if rated- no 1's in the last 6 months(pm me for explanations/special cases). * Please upload a picture of your mascot when you are finished, so we all get new ideas:D*

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iamjenii 11/19/2008 #

Oh cool! I can test out my stuffie skillz :D

SkippyMom 11/21/2008 #

Please be gentle with me as this will be my first stuffie :D - Can they be holiday themed? Like a santa or a snowman?

Pavla 11/24/2008 #

They range in size from 1" to 4". Hello Kitty and Disney characters are popular in japan. Retro stuffed animals are always popular. I have a chi pattern that is always a hit!

You can do any theme, just make sure you check your partners profile.

Can be made from wool or acrylic felt even fleece works. Fabrics can be used.

Helpful links to hundreds of japanese craft magazines ( these vendors put several pages from each magazine online, very inspirational!);

http://stores.ebay.com/megs-favorites

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Simply-Pretty-Japanese-Beads-BooksASIAN-KNOTW0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ9087767QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Pavla 11/24/2008 #

Some japanese Craft Magazine names ;

Cotton Time Cotton Friend

Pavla 11/25/2008 #

Every one save a copy of your pattern and directions, perhaps that could be a basis for a new swap:D

Pavla 11/27/2008 #

A link with several examples and patterns; http://japanese.craft.books.googlepages.com/home

Pavla 12/ 1/2008 #

I have added several felt mascot patterns to my blog, so if you need a pattern, feel free to use one of them:D

In case you are new - Just click on my name and under my profile, click My Website.

superstitches 12/ 3/2008 #

Here's a link to a tutorial on making mini mascots.

krambear 12/15/2008 #

Public apology to my partner! My cats ate your stuffie this morning, so I have to make a new one >_>;

Pavla 12/16/2008 #

Hehehe, no problem, I have siamese, four. They are shall we say motivated. I completely understand:D

SADTOSAY 12/17/2008 #

Of course! I appreciate the letter you sent earlier about it! I can't wait to see it!

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