Materials
Q 40cm (^1 ⁄ 2 yd) solid mid
brown homespun fabric
(main fabric)
Q 15cm (^1 ⁄ 4 yd) print
fabric (inner ears and
neckband)
Q 25cm (10in) square of
calico or scrap fabric
(padding)
Q 15 x 30cm (6 x 12in)
rectangle of batting (ears)
Q Scrap of dark brown felt
(nose)
Q Pair of 15mm (^5 ⁄ 8 in) black
safety eyes or scrap of
black felt (eyes)
Q Timber dowel 1m x 2cm
(40 x^3 ⁄ 4 in)
Q 1.9m (2^1 ⁄ 8 yd) of 20mm
(^3 ⁄ 4 in) wide blue fancy
ribbon (bridle and reins)
Q Two round sew-on bells
(optional)
Q Stranded embroidery
cotton in brown to match
the felt and black (if
making felt eyes)
Q Fibre fi ll
Q Doorstop or castor
(optional)
Q Cable tie (optional)
Q Paper, cardboard and
glue (templates)
Q Fabric glue (optional)Q Compass or large plate
with a diameter of about
10in
Q Electric drill and 3mm
(^1 ⁄ 8 in) drill bit
Q Upholstery or
topstitching thread
Q Fine-tipped permanent
marker
Q Pinking shears (optional)
Q Sewing machine
Q General sewing suppliesStitches used: Blanket
stitch, running stitch,
straight stitch
Finished size:
105cm (42in) longNote: Read all the instructions
before starting the project.
It is recommended that
fabrics other than the felt
be 100% cotton, pre-washed
and well ironed. Requirements
are based on fabric 107cm
(42in) wide. All seams are sewn
right sides together with a^1 ⁄ 4 in
seam unless otherwise stated.
Instructions are given for using
the printed Pattern Sheet in
the magazine, but you can also
download the digital patterns
from http://www.homespun.net.au
and print them out.03
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