RUTHIE felt sewing kit

Sewing crafts for kids Ruthie is a character for Esme Shapiro's latest book Ruthie, launched March 2026. Find out more about Esme and Ruthie Esme Shapiro and Ruthie This kit uses premium wool/viscose felt and cotton thread, with simple patterns and clear instructions that make it easy to complete. The result is a soft felt toy that children want to keep and treasure. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Younger children may participate with close adult support. No prior sewing experience is needed. What’s included Premium European wool/viscose blend felt Cotton embroidery floss Two chenille embroidery needles, three pins, and a threader Recycled polyester filling Paper patterns and clear instructions Step by step video tutorials Box size: 6″ × 4″ × 1,5″ Finished bear: approx. 5″ Who is Ruthie Ruthie may look like a dog, but he's really a prince who has it all — a bone, a fish, a piece of cake he's been saving for three years, a castle (his house), and a queen to look after him (his owner).  Most days, Ruthie can be found enjoying his beauty naps, snacking on a butterberry pancake and partaking in his daily bubble bath to ensure he stays squeaky clean. Nevertheless, Ruthie dreams about what's beyond those castle walls.  One day, a chance to escape presents itself to Ruthie, and he seizes it. But he quickly finds that life outside the castle walls isn't all it's cracked up to be.  He's cold, there are no butterberry pancakes, and worst of all— he's stinky. He misses his castle and most importantly, his queen.  Will Ruthie ever be able to find his way home? Will he be able to make friends along the way? Or is he fated to a cold, lonely life outside the castle walls? For a premium sewing experience A sewing tool kit is available for those who prefer a complete setup, including fabric scissors, pins, fabric clips, a pin cushion, and chenille embroidery needles. Most households already have scissors, and a simple household item like a chopstick (or something similar) can be used for stuffing. Materials & care Materials are chosen with care, because the way felt, thread, and tools feel in your hands shapes the entire making experience. Felt Our European wool/viscose felt combines natural wool with viscose, a wood-based cellulose fiber. The result is a soft, durable material that’s pleasant to work with and made to last. This blend is natural, renewable, and fully biodegradable. The felt is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified and free from harmful substances, and produced in facilities that meet ISO 9001 quality management standards. Care instructions Wool is naturally stain resistant. We recommend spot cleaning with a mild detergent and avoiding aggressive rubbing. The bear and tree are scared of washing machines. Packaging Each kit is packaged in an unprinted, eco-friendly kraft box. Read more about our materials. If you have more questions, here is our FAQ.