I picked up this fox cute pattern by McKay Manor Muses and the cuddle soft fabric at Craft Warehouse a little while ago. Got the safety eyes and nose too. With my tree skirt finished, I wanted to try something different. I have made some stuffed animals for my son before, but they were pretty basic, along the lines of an Ugly Doll. I was excited to use the plastic pellets in the paws and tail that gives many store-bought stuffed animals that nice weight and drape. I also really liked the fiber fill I used, a new product from Pellon called Perfect Loft. It’s soft but structured and doesn’t clump or bunch like regular stuffing.
The pattern instructions were well-written and easy to follow. They include a lot of good tips about sewing with cuddle fabrics.
Here’s my completed fox listening to “What Does the Fox Say?” on YouTube.
Here he is on the mantle. He is awaiting a scarf which I am in the process of knitting.
My son likes him posed as Psy doing Gangam Style. This little fox will probably soon join his menagerie known as the Tri-Castle Area.
Chinchilla Whiskers 