Ahh the barter system.... got a love it!

Hey welcome to Puppets and Stuff Jack! 

Daryl has a video on Dyeing fleece.  In fact he has videos on just about anything.
http://www.youtube.com/user/StiqPuppets

They all come with a mouth plate pattern. 

I don't think anyone has ever mentioned that before!  Very cool, thanks for posting about that.

Right now there is no Antron available but soon both Puppet Mart and Georgia Stage should have it. Rite Dye can be purchased pretty much anywhere like at fabric stores, Walmart, grocery stores etc.

Kids Contest is for 15 years and younger. http://www.puppetcontest.com/contest-rules.htm

Here is a picture in the gallery by our very own jlucci of a full body life size puppet like Na was talking about.   This one is controlled by two folks but you can do it with one.

Ohhhh I love the hair on the girl.  Foam covered in fleece... right?  Very cool!

Looks like you did a good job of giving guidance on the man puppet. Gee you should do some tutorial videos or .... wait... never mind.

For those who don't get that last bit of nonsense. http://www.drpuppet.com/video_tutorial_page_1.html

Hey check out this in KnyMuppet's Gallery! http://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php?action=gallery&g2_itemId=11479  It is a picture of how she made hands with the rod attached.  It looks like maybe she just glued the rod between the two pieces for felt.  You could then cover that with the fabric hand or even embed that into foam hands.

Nice work Na!  Looks great!