Bats are an important part of our ecosystem. They help control pests and play a role in pollination. Instead of thinking they’re spooky, we should be celebrating them! You can do just that with this adorable embroidery kit by Kiriki Press. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions, and this enjoyable analog activity will have you finishing a bat plushie in no time flat. 

Using basic embroidery stitches and a simplified design, this is a great kit for beginners. Once completed, give one of Kiriki Press’s more advanced kits a try.

Details

• All DIY embroidery kits include the following: screen-printed pattern on cotton fabric; printed backing fabric; a range of DMC embroidery floss; eco-friendly stuffing; and step-by-step instructions.
• You will need a 6” hoop to embroider this pattern.
• The Bat Embroidery Kit is considered Level 1 in difficulty—it features basic stitches used sparingly.
• When complete, the plush doll is about 4.5” tall.

About Kiriki Press

"I wanted to make an embroidered doll for my niece so I decided to learn how to stitch," Kiriki Press creator Michelle Galletta says. "Since I couldn't find a modern pattern anywhere, I made my own and fell in love with both embroidery and pattern design in the process. I studied printmaking at university, so once I realized that I could screen print my patterns for others to make, Kiriki Press was born."