DINA THE DALA HORSE (First released June 2022)
NOTE: This is the download includes the Cricut .sgv files for the Dala Hourse pieces AND the Embroidery pattern (to draw with a Cricut Infusible Ink pen.)
Dina the Dala Horse is the second in the series of my 3D felt animals after Huxley the March Hare (and I have plans for many more!). Inspired by the beautifully decorated traditional wooden Dala horses from Sweden, she stands 10cm tall and can be decorated in a variety of ways.
I keep my Dala on my desk and with her silky tail, tactile feel and sparkly beads she is great company when you are taking a mindful moment. Add a little essential oil or fill her with lavender and she will be the perfect desk buddy.
This download includes all the instructions you need to create your Dala horse.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
For extra help there are three Instagram Live Make-A-longs saved in my feed...
Part 1
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce65Ouepwni/
Part 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfM7RjUJBfY/
Part 3
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXIhZlprvC/
MATERIALS
You are purchasing a digital file and will have to buy your materials separately (or use ones from your stash). You can buy all your felt and embroidery threads from the lovely Nicole at Cloud Craft - a beautiful small business that stocks an amazing array of 100% wool felt.
Click this link to be taken to her online shop! (this is an affiliate link which means I will get a small percentage of your purchase cost as a thank you from Nicole for recommending her store - at no cost to you!)
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are purchasing 1 instant download ZIP file. Nothing will be sent in the post. You will receive instant access to the ZIP File link on payment, click the link and it will be saved into your downloads folder. Inside the ZIP file you will find separate files with all the information you need. One main 20 page download with step by step photographs and instructions and two Template Files... One set as UK A4 and on US LETTER.
DON'T FORGET - This download link will expire after 30 days. Please download your file before then so you don't lose it. (though you can always email me if this is the case and I can resend the link)
Your PDF contains ...
Introduction
Materials listDetailed photography of the finished Dala horse
Full-size templates and stitch guidesWritten instructions, step by step photographs and helpful hints to complement the video Make-A-Longs
Embroidery stitch library
The TEMPLATE PDF has been designed to be viewed or printed as A4 or US LETTER and is monochrome to save on ink when printing. This project is designed to be a decoration and not a toy. As they are hand-sewn there may be small bits that could be pulled off by little fingers. Please keep out of reach of unaccompanied children.
This pattern and instructions are the work of Christine Leech (Sewyeah!) and is for personal, non-commercial use. Please no mass production selling at craft fairs or in your own online store. Small batches for sale at charity events are allowed but please credit Sewyeah! Reselling, sharing or redistribution of any of the file content is strictly prohibited.