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make it •Alien SoftieseLet your imagination enternew galaxies when youmake your own simplespaced-out critters.Materials2 felt squares – main colourScraps felt in contrast coloursCrystal safety eyes – 12mmPlastic animal nosePerle thread or Embroidery floss incontrasting colours to the feltLarge needleScissorsCraft glueSafety pinsHobby fillPaper & pencilStep 1 Draw an alien shape onthe paper and cut out. Use this paperpattern to cut out two shapes in maincolour felt.Step 2 Cut out some interestingshapes from the scrap felt and positionon the pieces from step 1. When happywith the arrangement glue or stitchthese shapes in place.Step 3 Using the pencil mark theposition for eyes and nose on thefront of the alien then make a smallhole at each mark using the point ofthe scissors. Push the stem of theeye/nose through the hole to thewrong side and push on the washer tosecure.Step 4 Pin the front and back of thealien together using the safety pinsmaking sure all edges are aligned.This will hold the pieces together forsewing.Step 5 Thread the needle with onestrand of perle thread or all 6 strandsof embroidery floss and whip stitcharound the outside edge leaving asmall opening for stuffing. Stuff firmlythen stitch the opening closed.Get Creative Quarterly Autumn 2011 91