i felt love...i mean i love felt

Felt is cool again. In the 70's, my mom would embroider felt designs on the back of my jean jackets and my grandmother made the coolest purple and orange Christmas stockings from felt. (you have no idea how I would kill to still have my jean jacket with the huge butterfly on the back) Felt is everywhere in Scrapbooking aisles and one stop at Esty shops confirms it all. I love this shop and this one too!
I decided to put my new sewing machine to use (besides stitching on layouts!) and make Christmas presents for my little guys. I reviewed this tutorial and got started with my own patterns.
Here is my first attempt at felt monsters:

They turned out pretty cute and the boys love them.

(Note: remind children not to leave toys on floor where little puggies can chew them. The red monster has a few minor wounds but Frank was REALLY sorry about it afterwards.)

Cooper loved his so much he actually found a few other patterns he would like me to make for him. (not kidding that my 6 year old can navigate a website and find this stuff on his own.)

Just what every child needs - a Lightsaber Cozy!

or a Bantha for his guys to ride.

or even a Yoda felt doll.

for those of you who don't live your life by the power of the force - here's a cute Hello Kitty tutorial.

Have fun! Laina