I got into making felt food when I bought some and watched my son fall in love with it - it inspired hours of really lovely creative and cooperative play. However I was not impressed with the plasticky texture of the felt or polyfill stuffing, and I wanted to make a toy that would break down more naturally at the end of its life. So I sourced some pure merino felt, and sheep's wool stuffing, 100% cotton thread and got started...It has proved to be an interesting challenge and lots of fun! I don't know what it is about bagels, but they come up so beautifully in felt and I love making them.

I run my felt bagelry from home, around my day job and suburban family life. I hope you and your kids enjoy your felty brunch!