A Little Monster for My Little Monster

 
A couple of hours cutting, sewing, swearing and stuffing saw me complete the little make your own dinosaur kit which I bought at the Vintage and Handmade Fair.  It's a little something extra for my nephew's upcoming seventh birthday.

 
I bought the kit from Donna Flower but it is produced by Nanette Regan of Area Thrifty One.  The fabric is a gorgeous print and beautiful quality, the instructions were really clear and easy to follow and I love how the patterns match up so nicely along the seams.  

 
As the eyes are printed on to the fabric I'm guessing this would work well for even very small children to play with.  Of course, now I'm wishing I'd bought the Babushka Bunny kit too and, having checked out the website, wouldn't mind the little Kokeshi Kitten kit as well.

P is off to Canada and the US next week (it's now only a very whistle-stop visit so I decided not to go with him) and has kindly offered to bring me back some American / Canadian craft magazines.  I've already got 'Martha Stewart Living'. 'Living Crafts' and 'Stitch Magazine' written on my list but wondered if any North American readers could recommend any other nice general craft and / or sewing magazines he should get for me.

Comments

[donna flower]

Love the dinosaur, you have done a great job. Plenty of kittens and bunnies in stock at the moment so just let me know if you need another project (or two)!
Donna x

[Lindsey]

I have just come back from the States so my advice is to ask P to go into Borders or Barnes and Noble and look at the magazines. He will surely find plenty that appeal to you. I always stock up on quilting mags but there are loads of others to choose from. Something to look forward to!