{"product_id":"funky-friends-toy-making-workshop","title":"FUNKY FRIENDS Toy Making WORKSHOP","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUNKY FRIENDS Toy Making WORKSHOP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCome sew the cutest thing you'll make all month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach month at Artistic Quilts with Colors, we offer a choice of \u003cstrong\u003etwo Funky Friends toys\u003c\/strong\u003e to sew — the Toy of the Month, plus a second option that's usually a brand new pattern fresh into the shop. Pick the one that speaks to you and spend the day bringing it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eWhat we learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eHow to read the Funky Friends pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eHow to cut fabric accurately and fussy cut special motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eStitching basics for toy making and proper seam allowance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eHand-sewing small parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAttaching limbs, ears, safety eyes, and other parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eHow to add crinkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eHow to stuff the toy so it keeps its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eFor the homework you will need following:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate for the Month \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Funky Factory Friend kit\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/toy-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFunky Factory Friend kit\u003c\/a\u003e  or supplies as needed for the pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate for the month \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Funky Friends Factory Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/funky-friends-factory-patterns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFunky Friends Factory Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='CAMELOT FABRICS - CloudFill FUSIBLE Fleece - 45\" - 1 yard piece' href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/camelot-fabrics-cloudfill-fleece-fusible-45?variant=47231952978172\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCAMELOT FABRICS - CloudFill FUSIBLE Fleece - 45\" - 1 yard piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SCISSORS FOR TOY MAKING\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/scissors-for-toy-making\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSharp fabric scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeights or Sew Tites. We love \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kaffe Fassett Pattern Weights\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/kaffe-fassett-pattern-weights?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=3aa4df1bd\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaffe Fassett Pattern Weights\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Air-erasable marker with a thick end\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/air-erasable-marker-thick-purple\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAir-erasable marker with a thick end\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch this video on how to do your homework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Funky Friends Class prep YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3abJvLnm7ME\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFunky Friends Class prep YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e video\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies to bring to the class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine with power cord and pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouple pre-wound bobbins with 40 WT thread. We love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/aurifil-40wt\" title=\"Aurifil 40 WT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAurifil 40 WT\u003c\/a\u003e and match the color of the thread to the color of our project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" (quarter inch) foot with a guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you sew on Bernina:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/bernina-canada-patchwork-foot-57\" title=\"BERNINA CANADA - foot #57\/57D Patchwork foot with guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#57\/57D\u003c\/a\u003e for seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-title\"\u003eFoot \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/bernina-canada-foot-53\" title=\"Foot #53 Non-Stick Straight Stitch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#53 Non-Stick Straight Stitch\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efor topstitching crinkle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/quick-turn-fabric-tube-turner\" title=\"Quick Turn fabric tube turner\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Turn fabric tube turner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/toy-making-tools\/products\/hbf-polyester-fiberfill\" title=\"HBF Polyester Fiberfill 20 oz\"\u003eHBF Polyester Fiberfill 20 oz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiPad if you don’t want to watch the TV display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jinni Demine","offers":[{"title":"May 23 2026 Saturday: 10 am - 4 PM: Kip The Keepsake Dog and Trixie \u0026 Tristan Triceratops","offer_id":48818400264444,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-MAY23-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June 21 2026 Sunday: 10 am - 4 PM: Unicorn and Giraffe","offer_id":49009287037180,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-JUNE21-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 16 2026 Sunday: 10 am - 4 PM","offer_id":49047021093116,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-aug16-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 13 Sunday: 10 am - 4 PM","offer_id":49047021125884,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-SEPT13-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"October 31 2026 Saturday: 10 am - 4 PM","offer_id":49047038623996,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-OCT31-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"November 15 2026 Sunday: 10 am - 4 PM","offer_id":49047038656764,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-NOV15-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 6 2026 Sunday: 10 am - 4 PM","offer_id":49047038689532,"sku":"TOYWORKSHOP-DEC6-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/2848\/1462\/files\/Untitled_design_15_026ed89c-85c7-4559-857b-fce3e805fe33.jpg?v=1774882025","url":"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/funky-friends-toy-making-workshop","provider":"Artistic Quilts with Colors Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}