I just love monkeys! This was a free design from Sick Designs I think. I wanted to try the stippling embroidery design with quilt batting. I t stitched out very nicely. I then added a couple more layers of batting, another piece of fabric for backing, stitched around the edges, and added the binding. i think he's too cute to use though. I think this design set would be adorable in an Attic Windows quilt. Just may have to try that. I just found out I have a new grand baby on the way. These would probably make cute little wall hangings too.

by rsehorse 20 Aug 2009

No, not really. Hooping always seems to be the most difficult part, I think. Lining it up and getting it exactly where you want it. I took my fabric of choice, one layer of cotton type batting, and the stabelizer, opened the hoop up a good bit and hooped it. It stitched through all 3 layers just beautifully. I saw no difference. It was not as poofy when done though as I had expected it to be.
Give it a try and see what you think. Susan

by peggyhaws 20 Aug 2009

If you were looking for more of a trapunto look, you would need to stitch aroung the monkeys head then remove it and trip away all the batting except the head area. then re-hoop, maybe spray additional batting with the basting spray apply it and stitch around the head again and then do you stippling. That is how they get the trapunto to really pop up. Hope that helps. This is just a quick description of style, I would look it up and get the actual instructions... As I am NO expert. Peggy