No matter how hard I tried I just couldn't get the head close enough to the top of the t-shirt. I hope that it is ok the way it is, do you think it will be? I left my iron @ camp & it does need a press, I added fleece for the mane. I have seen wool being used but I thought that might not wash as well as the fleece. This is part of our grandson's birthday gift & I sure hope he likes it

I echo the comments of others. Sometimes we are far too hard on ourselves. If this isn't loved just the way it is, and made with love, then something is wrong with the recipient and not the shirt. It's adorable!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

thanks so much ~hugs~

he is sure to love it Lorayle,
hugs

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

Michelle many thanks ~hugs~

This is just adorable! I know your grandson will love it!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

many thanks Sharon ~hugs~

Well i love it and would like one on my shirt only an elephant lol hugs

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

lol thanks my friend ~hugs~

That is so cute!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

many thanks

I think it is so cute. I thought it looked like ribbon for the mane but read again you used fleece. Doesn't look like it needs a press to me.

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

oh that's so nice of you thank you very much ~hugs~

It looks great, Loralye...I am sure he will love it! Like the variegated thread you used too!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

Thanks Kim I like that one quite a bit & thought it would give a better effect then reg thread. ~hugs~

Looks Stunning!!!Well done

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

many thanks Sonja ~hugs~

No Loralye don't scrap it, it is wonderful. I thinks it looks terrific, and i am sure your grandson will love it to. As it is made by his very clever Gran, it is a very cute design, and beautifully done by you. Sandra.

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

ah Sandra you are so nice to say so. I will try for a picture when he gets it. ~hugs~

Since you were trying for the shoulder, maybe you should have settle for the neck opening, if that was easier. I think, fortunately for all of us, kids aren't so critical of our work. I think he will be too excited to judge placement. Wish him a Happy Birthday! and relax, it's fine.
I saw another Cutie had posted a shirt with the head and body designs like this. They are really cute BOTH of them, yours and hers!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

thank you Toogie I don't think I could do a nice job putting the ribbing back so I didn't take the shoulder seem apart. Applique hut is full of fun designs & this was one of them

It looks very nice. How did you get it as close as you did? I have this trouble as well.

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

oh I took the side stitches out & was able to hoop it close, thanks

Looks great to me!

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by pldc 07 Sep 2016

thanks so much Kay ~hugs~

Loralye, It is so cute. I love it. You did a great job and I would have thought that it was done just like it was supposed to be if you hadn't said anything. Hugs and blessings, Gail

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

that's great thanks Gail ~hugs~

This is on my list to make (for me!). I hope mine comes out as nice as yours

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

ah that's so nice thank you

Hi Loralye, your grand-son will love this camouflage t-shirt and I think he will wear it with pride, because his Nanna made it! Cute adaptation of the Giraffe's mane! I'm sure it will be worn often and commented on by everyone who sees how clever you have been in getting him into the position. Great work, love Chris

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

ah Chris you are so kind thank you

Love it perfect

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

ah many thanks Carol ~hugs~

This is great

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

thank you so much ~hugs~

I don't know of anyone who receives such a nice gift and then takes a ruler to measure placement. People love embroidered gifts. We see what we call "mistakes" and the receivers see the beauty in the gift. In short words, it's great and he will love it. Very cute.

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

I guess I am my own worst critic. Thank you for your encouraging words. ~hug

I think he will be very happy with his new shirt.

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by pldc 06 Sep 2016

thanks Bev, I sure hope he likes it

thank you all for your supportive words I was worried it didn't look good. been sitting here trying to figure out if I should scrap it & try again. after reading your comments I will leave it be thanks so very much

I think it looks good. I'm sure he will love it.

I like it much!/Lillian

Doesn't matter.....it will be loved!!