DIY Craft: Sushi Cat Toy

Your cat will adore this sushi cat toy! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

Materials

• Needle
• Thread: black & white
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Felt in: black, white, red, pink & green
• Catnip (around 4-5 Tbsp) or cotton batting

How-to

1. Cut 2 white circles (2” in diameter) for rice; 1 black rectangle (1.5” x 6.5”) for seaweed; 2 pieces of green for avocado; 2 pieces of pink for ginger; and 2 pieces of red for salmon.
2. Stitch 1 piece of the red, green and pink to each of the white circles.
3. Using a blanket stitch, stitch the ends of the black rectangle to make a circle.
4. Sew both rice rounds onto the seaweed. Leave a small opening on one side.
5. Fill the roll with the catnip or cotton batting. Stitch the hole closed and present to your discerning cat. These also make a super-cute gift for a cat-loving friend!

*Don’t have the time—or dexterity—to make your own sushi toys? Check out the catnip-infused Maki and Nigiri toys from munchiecat. Their sophisticated sushi sets will please even the most discerning feline. From $39, Amazon.com/munchiecat

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