Saturday, January 7, 2017

Giraffe Fabric

I bought fabric because it reminded me of a giraffe.  Doesn't it?  I know it's blue and pink, but the print seemed just perfect to me.  So I drafted a giraffe pattern and added orange and blue to set it off.  I then used a tiny blanket stitch to go around all the pieces.


Usually when I'm appliqueing I apply one piece at a time and then add the next layer.  With the tiny pieces in the giraffe's face I didn't want them to be in the wrong place so I layered the whole thing at one time and it worked out well.  I think that I can do this when the design is relatively small.  If you do this on a block that's really big like 30 x 30 pieces start falling off as you rotate it around under the needle.






Isn't he cute?  I show you how I quilted him next time,

I hope you get to quilt today!
Suzy

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11 comments:

  1. DoreenJanuary 7, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    It's always fascinating to see how color and print create an image that is not always reality/creation!!! I just love this cutie and the fabric is perfect (the facial expression is so sweet!!). Looking forward to seeing the finish!!!!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 7, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Oh my goodness-- my teaching BFF is obsessed with giraffes and would absolutely LOVE this! She just got engaged and eventually will be popping out babies! I will have to pay you to make me a little baby blanket to give her some day! is that something you do???

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  3. Stitchin At HomeJanuary 8, 2017 at 6:46 AM

    This is adorable! The print is perfect.

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  4. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    That is so cute Suzy! Did you design the giraffe????

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  5. RamonaJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:18 AM

    Oh my gosh... he is adorable! This little guy sure makes me smile.And it is perfect fabric for your giraffe! Nicely done.

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  6. DonnaleeQJanuary 10, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Just too cute. Love it.

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  7. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    just so adorable! Wobbly baby. I love it

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  8. GlendaJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Love love that giraffe he's so adorable great colours and fabric thanks for sharing. Cheers Glenda

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  9. Linda M @ Pieceful KingdomJanuary 11, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    Wow! I love the giraffe! You did great with the colors.

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  10. MiaismineJanuary 12, 2017 at 1:34 AM

    I absolutely love your giraffe! I wonder if your designed it yourself? What a talented lady you are! He looks so friendly and sweet!

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  11. MarjorieJanuary 30, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    Very cute. And I completely agree. Perfect fabric for a giraffe

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