Handmade Holidays – Magnetic Fishing Set

These colorful little fishies are made from felt. the entire project only cost me 75 cents for the felt pieces because I had all the other supplies on hand.

You need:

• Felt in assorted colors
• washers
• Embroidery floss
• A plastic grocery bag
• A strong magnet
• 1/2-inch diameter dowel
• Yarn

Cut out two matching fish shapes from the felt for each fish. Sew the designs and eyes on. I used beads for the eyes, but you can use felt if you need to avoid choking hazards. For my designs, I used different shapes and numbers of shapes. This is to allow my sister-in-law to make the game more challenging, by asking my nephew to pick up the numbered fish in order or to only catch fish featuring a specific shape or color.

Sew the two fish shapes together with a blanket stitch, leaving the nose open. Cut a bit off the plastic bag and stuff the fish loosely through the nose. The bag gives the fish some plush and makes a pleasant crinkly sound. Insert the washer into the nose, between the fish layers, and stitch it securely in place.

For the fishing pole, cut the dowel to an 8- to 10-inch length. Drill a small hole through one end and tie the yarn fishing line through it. Tihttps://www.google.com/e the magnet to the other end.

Make as many fish as you want! I’m packaging this in a small cloth bag I sewed so he can keep his game together and store it easily. This project is simple enough for an older sibling to make, as well.