Ocean-Themed Quilted Tissue Kit

A cohesive, ocean-inspired DIY kit for constructing a hand-sewn, quilted clownfish tissue box cover. Contains 8 precisely die-cut cotton fabric components, 4 reels of mercerised cotton-wrapped polyester thread, 2 blunt needles, 150g polyester stuffing, and a 20-page saddle-stitched instruction booklet with margin notes, seam allowance markers, and UK measurement units only. Completed cover weighs 185g, sits stably on flat surfaces, and opens fully from the top for effortless tissue replacement. Fabric base weight: 115 gsm; thread tensile strength: 1.2 kg — sufficient for daily handling without seam failure. All components are packaged in recyclable card with soy-based ink printing. Technique emphasis lies in controlled hand-quilting density (4–5 stitches/cm) to achieve subtle texture without stiffness, plus strategic stuffing distribution to maintain mouth opening and fin lift. Instructions include fabric grain direction icons and left/right orientation cues — preventing mirrored assembly errors common in symmetrical animal kits. Targets UK crafters valuing sustainability, clarity and contextual relevance: avoids plastic clamshells, uses region-specific terminology (e.g., ‘binding’ not ‘bias tape’), and positions the finished item as intentional interior punctuation — not novelty clutter — suitable for rental flats, studio apartments or heritage-listed homes where decor must balance personality with discretion.