Horse in apples: To work can take any fabric. If you fall off the edge, then go over it with a solution of PVA glue with water, let dry, and you can sew. An interesting variant of toys will fleece with a bright picture or velsofta which can be found in major stores tissue - in appearance resembles a soft Turkish towel. http://prettytoys.ru/workroom/vykroyki/loshad-v-yablokakh/