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Ping Pong Ball and Handkerchief Fish tutorial

November 8, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Abigail of “While she naps” has a delightful tutorial on how to make a Handkerchief Fish with felt embellishments. She uses Ping Pong Balls for the fish’s head and then uses pieces of felt for a delightful face and fins.  A bag of six Ping Pong Balls for a dollar was her inspiration.  Don’t forget that Abigail is the author of “The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew” that I gave away some time back in a book giveaway here.  It is a wonderful book for your favorite crafter as a holiday gift.

 

 

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