You need four felt circles; two of each color. Mine are about 5" and 4" in diameter. Trace around a small saucer if you want. Cut an X in the middle of one light-colored felt circle and then sew the matching piece on top--all the way around, using a 1/4" seam allowance. Clip curves and turn right-side out through the X opening. (Enlarge opening if necessary.) Stuff lightly and then tack the tan circles on top. Add a "butter pat" if desired.
The pancakes are super easy to make; here's how:
So I think it's unanimous that the tea cozy hails as the cutest, hands down. Even IF I could knit (or is that actually crochet?), I'm not sure I could quite manage that. It's amazing what can be done with two sticks and a little yarn. Felt food caters more to my skill set at the moment. I made these pancakes last night and love how they turned out. (The little gnome is something I made awhile ago--he just sort of snuck into the picture. (Imagine him with a tiny knife and fork in each fist.)
Finally! pancakes that the kids won't get all sticky with.
Posted by: Mom Wald | December 18, 2009 at 05:49 PM
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Posted by: Jodi | December 18, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Delightful! I'm now hungry for pancakes.
Elizabeth
Posted by: Greyhavenpinesrockies.blogspot.com | December 19, 2009 at 10:55 AM
I love this idea and can't wait to whip some up for my kids! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Anne Marie | December 19, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Oh, good grief!--that gnome--I'm in love with him!! Please let me know as soon as possible if you ever open a gnome shop!
Have a lovely Christmas! :)
Posted by: Sharon M. | December 21, 2009 at 11:27 AM