Cyril the squirrel

Stitch this dress-up set for a little one, with fairy wings, crown and wand in a pretty floral fabric

■ Old wool sweater, blanket or textured toy fabric ■ Elasticated fabric ■ Canvas belt ■ Soft toy stuffing ■ White sewing thread ■ Sewing needle ■ Black embroidery thread ■ Tapestry needle ■ Basic sewi

MATERIALS ■ Apricot felt, 20 x 30cm (77/8 x 117/8”) ■ Small square of cream felt ■ Scrap felt in different colours for the acorns, leaves and cape ■ Soft toy filling ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Fabric

Crochet a handy shopper complete with fluffy pup motifs

■ Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Pillar Red (415) Vanilla Cream (408) Coffee Bean (411) ■ A small amount of any DK yarn in pink and white ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A s

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■