In my classes, I encourage students to visit their local bookstores to browse the magazine section for topics that might interest them. Back in 2019, Y and I were browsing our local Barnes and Noble’s magazine section when a sewing/crafting magazine with a free bonus caught my eye. It included instructions and material for a tiny plush lion. It seemed like it might be a good size for a cat toy, especially if I spiked it with catnip. I bought the issue and got to work sewing the lion for our Mose.
It included pieces of orange felt, purple felt, thick orange cord, and thread (orange, black, and purple). I marked the felt according to the instructions and cut out the pieces to build the lion. I had to Google some of the sewing patterns mentioned in the instructions that I did not know.
I can’t say that I nailed it, but our Mose seemed happy enough with it, at least until he took a nap. It’s still around here somewhere, but I don’t know where Mose has hidden it!
