{"product_id":"ruthie-felt-sewing-kit","title":"RUTHIE felt sewing kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSewing crafts for kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuthie is a character for Esme Shapiro's latest book Ruthie, launched March 2026. Find out more about Esme and Ruthie \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esmeshapiroillustration.com\/new-page-5\" title=\"Esme Shapiro and Ruthie\"\u003eEsme Shapiro and Ruthie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for ages 6 and up. Younger children may participate with close adult support. No prior sewing experience is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium European wool\/viscose blend felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton embroidery floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo chenille embroidery needles, three pins, and a threader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled polyester filling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper patterns and clear instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep by step video tutorials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6″ × 4″ × 1,5″\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished bear\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 5″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Ruthie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuthie 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe's cold, there are no butterberry pancakes, and worst of all— he's stinky. He misses his castle and most importantly, his queen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a premium sewing experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mimihali.com\/collections\/tools-supplies\/products\/supplies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esewing tool kit\u003c\/a\u003e is available for those who prefer a complete setup, including fabric scissors, pins, fabric clips, a pin cushion, and chenille embroidery needles.\u003cbr\u003eMost households already have scissors, and a simple household item like a chopstick (or something similar) can be used for stuffing.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials are chosen with care, because the way felt, thread, and tools feel in your hands shapes the entire making experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe felt is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified and free from harmful substances, and produced in facilities that meet ISO 9001 quality management standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach kit is packaged in an unprinted, eco-friendly kraft box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mimihali.com\/pages\/materials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematerials\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have more questions, here is our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mimihali.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mimihali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42613308620871,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3451\/0151\/files\/Ruthie1.jpg?v=1774883440","url":"https:\/\/mimihali.com\/products\/ruthie-felt-sewing-kit","provider":"Mimihali","version":"1.0","type":"link"}