PDF INSTRUCTIONS - NOT A PHYSICAL ITEM
 
Instructions to make a Needle Felted Sleepy Squirrel - this is a digital download only
Ensure that you are able to open PDF documents before purchasing. 
 
Suitable for beginners and improvers.
 
Created by Jo Gardiner, these instructions will show you step by step, how to make your own beautiful needle felted Sleeping Squirrel.
 
There are 10 pages of instructions including over 80 photos and also a size guide page.
 
You will make a Squirrel which  is approximately 11-12 cm at its widest (you can size up if you feel confident enough.)
 
You will need to purchase or have access to:
Core Wool a coarse wool which is usually white. If your amber wool is coarse you could make the whole thing with it, rather than using a core wool in the centre
Bergschaf (amber/burnt orange) or a similar quite barbed, carded wool e.g. Corriedale slivers. This is the main colour for the squirrel
Maori (sand/off-white and a little pinky/flesh colour) - or a similar soft carded wool, this is for the tummy and face details
Merino (dark brown and ash brown) – this very soft wool has fibres going in one direction and is great for details, this is for the eyes and defining the nose and mouth.
Felting mat
4 x felting needles - sizes     36, 38 & 40 and a 38 reverse
Finger protectors (leather) or some cardboard
Scissors - small 
 (the whole squirrel will weigh approximately 15-20g)
 
Details of UK suppliers are contained within the instructions.  You can use similar products from other suppliers, just ensure that you buy coarse wool where advised - suppliers should be able to advise you regarding this.
 
This craft requires the use of very sharp needles, therefore it is not suitable for young children.  
The finished Item is ornamental and is not a toy
 
Please do not reproduce these instructions - the Copyrights to the design and instructions belong to Jo Gardiner Art.  You are very welcome to make lots of Squirrels to gift to your friends and family.