There is the cutest "Baby Beaver" that has the pose that would be perfect for what you are looking for on OESD site and it is on sale for $1 - just go to oesd.com and in Search type in Baby Beaver - you will find it. Also there is a really cute sewing machine that would go well with it - just omit the face features on it if you want - same site - Search for "Happy Sewing Machine - it also is $1
Try John Deer - Embroidery Legacy. He has cute cartoon animals but GREAT realistic woodsy animals with flawless "fur" strokes, each stitch placed by hand. Enjoy!
Jan I cannot help but love what you are doing. Saw a stage performance of The Chronicles of Narnia just before Christmas of a local youth group and the lass who was Mrs Beaver was brilliant. Happy design hunting and have fun making whatever you are making