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Manufacturer: Unique Spool by Roberta Dent
KIT ONLY IN GREEN
Description: LUCY LADYBUG---Just in time for the "child in all of us"! A beetle bug with a swing in her step, a bounce to her head. Become a "pro" in a matter of minutes. Sure to delight one and all. Using cotton fabric and fake furs, you can create the latest in animated creatures. Go wild with your choice of colors for a very unsusal beetle!!!
Making Friends - Lucy Ladybug by Roberta Dent. A string puppet all decked out in spots. Antenna wobble as she walks. A delight for all. Fabric kit includes fur, pompoms, pipe cleaner, fabric, eyes and line. We have her in lime green.
We have a flannel you can also use for the body. Smaller spots but she will be just as cute! Make matching jammies for the puppet master.
Dimensions: 15 inches tall
LUCY Under body, legs, neck, under shell and feet....1/2 yard cotton Shell top and toe pompoms...1/4 yard fake fur Fishing Line...5 yards 10# Weight Eyes...2 (20mm) Pipe cleaners...2 Pompoms...2 (1") Additional supplies Fiber fill; Glue..tacky glue or glue gun; Curved needle; matching threads.
Manufacturer: Unique Spool
Description:
SPROUT--A young plant in it's infancy. Long legs and feet are the new root base. The body is a seed pod and the neck and head (leaf) is the very first shoot, reaching for the sun. Embellish with Spanish moss, twigs, artificial ivy and perhaps a butterfly. Easy to manipulate--young and old alike will have little trouble helping SPROUT to come to life. Take a walk with Nature. Get Sprout. Needs no watering.
Neck an Head....1/2 yard Body...1/4 yard Feet and Legs...1/2 yard
Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards 10# weight Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - for cross bar Feet Weights...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Fiber fill...partial bag Glue...glue gun or tacky glue Eyes...2 moveable eyes, 20mm Embellishments suggestions...Spanish moss, artificial ivy leaves, butterfly, tiny bird's nest, other artificial bugs
Fabric kit minus pattern is $12.50. Does not include stick or pellets or fiberfill. Pattern is $8.00. Dowels, pre-drilled and notched, $1.95. Pellets to add weight to the feet 8 oz, $1.75 Kit/pattern combo, $15.50. A savings of $5.00 from ordering them separately. Does not include sticks or pellets or fiberfill.
JUMBO JOEY---Create a new friend!!! Bring a circus elephant to life in your own home. Become a "pro" in a matter of minutes. Sure to delight young and old and the rest of us who are in-between. Jumbo Joey sports a beaded head scarf, great tusks and even a mouth. His trunk is curled up for good luck. Jumbo Joey is a delightful marionette with big round feet. He has large floppyears, tusks and a head dress fringed with beads.
Fabrics will vary from shown.
Save buy getting the kit and pattern!!
Main fabric....5/8 yard - head, body, ears and feet Second fabric...1/4 yard - neck, ears, tail, feet and legs Tusks....10"x6" Thin batting.....12"x8" - ears Beads or Trim.....25" - around head scarf Black crochet cotton...4 yards Felt...4"x8" - bottom of feet Fishing line....5 yards 10# weight Jute...18" two or three ply - tieing cross bars together Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - cross bar Plastic pellets for feet weights....1/2 cup Fiber fill Glue..E6000 or similar Eyes....2 (20mm) eyes
Description
BITTANY--From the tip of her pink nose to the fluff of her tail, she is the cutest bunny to ever hop across your heart. Very sweet in a floral print but wait--try it in denim or all fur. Easy to manipulate--young and old alike will have little trouble making BRITTANY come to life. Brittany is a sweet marionette with fur ears and tail. The fabric kit includes fur, print fabric, ribbon, eye and line. You will still need some fiberfill, dowels and weights for the feet (suggestions are in the pattern), glue for the eyes and of course, general sewing items (scissors, needle, threads, sewing machine, tape measure).
21 inches tall
Neck, Legs and Inner Ears....1/4 yard Body, Head and Feet...1/2 yard Tail Fur...6"x12" Felt for around eyes....5"x5" Ribbon for ears...1 1/2 yard of 1/8" Nose...1 yard, 6 stands embroidery floss Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards 10 weight Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - for cross bar Feet Weights...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Fiber fill...partial bag Glue...glue gun or tacky glue Eyes...2 moveable eyes, 20mm
DILLY DOG---Create a new friend!!! Dilly is just the right pet to own. He's not too large and not too small. Doesn't eat much and everyone will love him. Sporting a collar and tag, he's all set for the next great adventure. Making Friends - Dilly Dog by Roberta Dent. An adorable Dalmatian puppy marionette for you to make. Easy to put together. for that someone special. Pattern, Fabric Kit, Sticks are available for purchase. Fabric kit includes all fabrics, eyes, yarn and line.
Dimensions: 18 inches tall
Body, Feet and Head...1/3 yard Legs, Ear, Tail and Neck...1/4 yard Ear and Gusset...1/8 yard
Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards 10# weight Thin Batting for shield 20"x20" Feet weight...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Thin batting...20"x 20" to cover washers if used Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - cross bar Fiber fill... Glue... glue gun or tacky glue Eyes....2 (20mm) Dog Collar...12" ribbon Tongue...scrap of red felt Dog Tag...5"x 5" lame and fusible web Yarn for toes...1 yard
SHELLY TURTLE---An adorable baby turtle puppet for the young at heart with an even smaller stationary turtle which can be used as a pin cushion if filled with cotton or as a paper weight if filled with plastic pellets. In a matter of minutes, you can have Shelly walking across the floor with it's own unique stride. Sure to delight one and all. Shelly can be made with a wide range of fabrics including brocades, corduroys, swede cloth or cottons. Making Friends - Shelly Turtle and Little Bit by Roberta Dent. A sure fire winner!! Our most popular string puppet to date. 13' tall with a small turtle for a pin cushion. Look for LITTLE BIT in the Small Fry Friends pattern elsewhere in this category.
Moda Marbles are now available for Shelly.
Wholesale pricing available.
Number 1 best seller.
Dimensions: 13 inches tall
SHELLY puppet Shell and Hat....1/4 yard Legs, Feet, Neck and Tail ....1/3 yard Under body....1/3 yard Eyes....2 (20mm) Fishing line....4 yards Dowel...3/8"x 26" Plastic pellets....1 cup LITTLE BIT Shell....1/8 yard Head, legs, body and tail....1/8 yard Eyes...2 beads Contrasting carpet thread for toes. Additional supplies Fiber fill; Glue..tacky glue or glue gun; Curved needle; matching threads; 1 1/2 feet of jute.
Brian--This king of the jungle is a kitty cat at heart. Yarn for both mane and tail, jowls and a pink tongue make this one of the friendlier King of Beasts. Sure to delight your big game hunter with hours of play. Easy to manipulate--young and old alike will have little trouble helping BRIAN strut his stuff . The King of the Jungle featuring yarn mane and tail. With only four strings, he is easy to walk. The pattern is full size and includes a supply list for fabrics as well as eye size, yarn, line, dowel lengths and fiberfill.
Brian is 21 inches tall from paws to head.
Neck, Legs, Nose and Inner Ears....1/4 yard Body, Head and Paws...1/2 yard Mane and Tail...30 yards of yarn Felt for eyes....yellow and white - 5"x5" each Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - for cross bar Feet Weights...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Fiber fill...partial bag Glue...glue gun or tacky glue Eyes...2 moveable eyes, 20mm
Description: MINI CHA CHA---Just in time for the "child in all of us"! A stringed chicken with a brood of little ones. It'll dance to any tune with just a twist of the arm. Become a "pro" in a matter of minutes. Sure to delight one and all. Using cotton fabric and feathers, you can create the latest in animated creatures. Go wild with your choice of colors!!!Fabrics will vary, 'feathers' will be made from cloth. Chicks can double as pin cushions.Look for CHICKS in the Small Fry Friends pattern elsewhere in this category.
The fabric kit includes body, neck, feet, head, feathers and leg fabric, eyes and line (for Mini, not the chicks). You will still need some fiberfill, dowels and weights for the feet (suggestions are in the pattern), glue for the eyes and of course, general sewing items (scissors, needle, threads, sewing machine, tape measure).
MINI CHA CHA Body and Head....5" x 20" Feet...6" x 24" Fishing Line...5 yds - 10# weight Legs and Neck...3" x 35" Beak...9" x 3" Tongue...felt scrap Comb...3" x 6" Dowel...3/8"x 26" Neck, Feet and Body...feathers Eyes...2 (12mm)
CHICK Feet...6" x 12" Beak...2" square felt Body...6" x 12" Tail and Wings...feathers Eyes...2 (7mm) Additional supplies Fiber fill Glue..glue gun or tacky glue Long sculpturing needle and carpet thread
Fabric kit minus pattern is $12.50. Does not include dowels or pellets or batting. Pattern is $8.00. Dowels, pre-drilled and notched, $1.95. Pellets to add weight to the feet 8 oz, $1.75 Kit/pattern combo, $15.50. A savings of $5.00 from ordering them separately. Does not include dowels or pellets or batting.
Description: RICO---Create a new friend!!! What looks to be a baby triceratops dinosaur on short little legs, lidded eyes and a head shield, make this a sure hit with one and all. Easy to manipulate. Become a "pro" in a matter of minutes. Sure to delight young and old and the rest of us who are in between. Using cotton fabric, you can create an enjoyable "pal". Wonderful baby triceratops dinosaur with an adorable face. Your Rico Dinosaur Marionette prehistoric fans will get a kick out of Rico.
The fabric kit includes body, neck, feet, head and leg fabric, eyes and line. You will still need some fiberfill, dowels and weights for the feet (suggestions are in the pattern), glue for the eyes and of course, general sewing items (scissors, needle, threads, sewing machine, tape measure).
Is he not the cutest dinosaur you have ever seen??
Dimensions: 20 inches tall
Body, Neck, Legs, Feet and Head....3/4 yard Horns...1/8 yard Shield and Ankle Scrunches...1/3 yard Shield batting...10"x11" (thin) Felt for eye lids...3"x3" Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - cross bar Feet Weights...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Fiber fill...1 bag Glue...glue gun or tacky glue Eyes...2 moveable eyes, 20mm
Hillary--Dressed in a little head scarf, she is ready for her next outing. Knobby knees, large feet, tail feathers and don't forget those eyelashes, complete our darling of the ostrich farm. Easy to manipulate--young and old alike will have little trouble helping Hillary come to life. Hillary is a short legged ostrich only 20' tall, dressed in a scarf, sporting real ostrich feather tail. Her eyes are adorned with eyelashes. The fabric kit includes fabrics for body,neck,legs,feet and head, eyelashes and eyes, ostrich feathers and line.
You will still need some fiberfill, dowels and weights for the feet (suggestions are in the pattern), glue for the eyes and of course, general sewing items (scissors, needle, threads, sewing machine, tape measure).
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPLIES
Neck, Legs, and Wing Tip....1/4 yard Body, Head and Wing Base...1/2 yard Feet...1/4 yard Wing batting...12"x 8" (thin) Beak felt...61/2"x 4" Scarf...1/4 yard Additional supplies Fishing line....5 yards 10 weight Dowel...3/8" x 26" long - for cross bar Beak and Feet Weights...washers, kitty litter, gravel or plastic pellets Fiber fill...partial bag Glue...glue gun or tacky glue Eyes...2 moveable eyes, 20mm Eye lashes...2 inches Feathers...2 ostrich