I know they used sticks for the arms.. but the shoes look like they are made out of plastic. I have emailed their customer service. I hope to find out about the shoes soon so that I can place my order. I already have the tree design and am planning to finally make that this year...
The legs are sewn together but joined to the snowman body while you are stitching out the snowman.
Bummer about the hoop size. This is one of those times that I am so happy that I have that big hoop. I don't use it often but it's times like these that I'm glad I have it.