Fabric Cuckoo Clock

How to make it

1. Clock: Cut the clock side panels from the card, then cover with fabric securing on the reverse with double sided tape.
2. Cover the two roof panels in the same way, but add a panel of fabric to the undersides as these will be visible.
3. Cut a circle of white felt and attach to the front panel using large stitches of the grey-blue thread.
4. Add the clock hands and a small button using black thread.
5. Stitch the panels together using the grey-blue thread and large stitches picking up the fabric only; it is not necessary to stitch through the card.
6. After stitching the two roof panels together, attach these to the clock body with a bead of glue and secure temporarily with pins. Leave to dry thoroughly and remove pins.
7. Cut a 70 cm length of cord and stitch a pom pom to each end.
8. After you have attached the two pom poms, fold the cord and sit the fold in a blob of glue on the inside centre of the back panel. Leave to dry flat.
9. Mouse: Cut enough pattern pieces from the grey felt to make two mice.
10. Sew the edges with a plain or blanket stitch using three strands of the pink embroidery thread.
11. Don't forget to add the tail (knot on the inside of the body to secure) and leave a small opening to allow for the stuffing.
12. Stitch the mouse closed.
13. Add two small fabric ears, two beads for eyes and black thread whiskers.
14. Finally use a single strand of the grey-blue thread to stitch the mice to the clock body.