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by tfk 10 Nov 2015 ( edited Nov 11'15 05:18 )
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Hi there all!

So I spent my morning today in trial and error after designing this! Still not 100% happy with it....there are few things I need to fix but thought I would just share with you all my first attempt at it!
The base of the owl is an applique and I have used brown velvet here :)
Would love to hear your feedbacks! :)

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Comments (25)
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by lbrow 10 Nov 2015
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Cute/Lillian
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much Lillian :)
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by elemausi 10 Nov 2015
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The owl is lovely, but I have some questions.
Is the base fabric or faux leather? If fabric, do you put some glue to the edges after cutting? What kind of stabilizer do you use? Have you felt on the back?
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Well the base here is fabric and if its one of those that can fray easily then better seal off the edges with fray check or glue! I use tear away in my hoop and I line àll my key chains with coordinating fleece! Felt or any light batting should work too!
Thanks a lot! :)
by pennyhal2 10 Nov 2015
Remember that Fray Check will leave a mark where you use it.
by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Oh thanks a lot for adding that as I have personally never used it!
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by zoefzoef 10 Nov 2015
+10
Looks perfect to me . Well done
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
How kind of you to say so :)
Thanks a lot!
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by laffma1 10 Nov 2015
+9
He's very cute.
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
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by mysew1325 10 Nov 2015
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he is very cute... looks perfect... you could use marking pens to color the white edge..
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Well that is the fabric peeking and I am planning to add a satin stitch edge, that would fix it! Thanks a lot :)
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by marfa 10 Nov 2015
+7
very cute
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
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by cfidl 10 Nov 2015
+7
It is wonderful! You must be so proud! I would be!
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
I will be when I make it perfect...haha :)
Thanks a lot!
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by designgirl 10 Nov 2015
+7
For a first try I think you did great. Love the owl, really cute.
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
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by connerj 10 Nov 2015
+7
I think he is adorable - great job :)
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thanks a lot! :)
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by momrath 10 Nov 2015
+8
terrific
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you! :) and welcome to Cute!
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by carolpountney 10 Nov 2015
+7
Very nice
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
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by sperrym 10 Nov 2015
+9
I love it! What a great little gift! Where do I get the pattern?
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thanks a lot! :)
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by gerryvb 10 Nov 2015
+7
it looks adorable !!
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
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by arlene 10 Nov 2015
+7
Adorable!
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you arlene :)
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by kathymourie 10 Nov 2015
+7
I love them!!!
Kathy
VA
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thanks a lot Kathy :)
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by noah 10 Nov 2015
+6
I love him looks good from Canada lol
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much Carolyn :)
This one is dedicated to you after all!
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by Ossineu 10 Nov 2015
+7
Cute little owl. I love this key fob. Well done.
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thank you so much :)
I am glad you liked it!
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by pennyhal2 10 Nov 2015
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For your first attempt I'd say that little owl is perfect! I'm too chicken to try digitizing. You might try using that marine vynal that others use. You wouldn't have to fiddle so much with the trimming.
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
That would have been a great option if I just could find vinyl around here :(
But you have just given me an idea to try something else that I have. ...thank you so much :)
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by pldc 10 Nov 2015
+5
it's really cute, I love the heart shaped tummy ~hugs~
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Haha...I too like his tummy :) thank you so much Loralye!
Hope you are feeling better!
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by babash 10 Nov 2015
+4
Looks good to me.
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by tfk 10 Nov 2015
Thanks a lot Barbara :)....hopefully it will look even better soon!
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by pennifold 10 Nov 2015
+3
Well this little Owl looks fabulous. The only thing I'd do extra would be to have satin stitch around the edge. I love the direction of the stitches in the heart shaped stomach. Great effort for your first owl. Love Chris
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by tfk 11 Nov 2015
Thank you so much Chris :)
Yes the satin stitch is definitely going to be added....little fixing here n there as well!
Would update the fixed and hopefully a better version soon!
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by sandralane 10 Nov 2015
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i think this is great for your 1st attempt,as Chris said . a satin stitch edge would finish this of neatly and perhaps try it on felt. I make a lot of free standing on felt no backing works great.
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by tfk 11 Nov 2015
You are right...felt would work well too!
Thanks a lot Sandra :)
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by aleene 10 Nov 2015
+3
It looks good to me! You will get it just like you want it before long!
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by tfk 11 Nov 2015
I sure hope so...thank you so much aleene :)
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by peafarm 11 Nov 2015
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Love the owl and the tummy stitches look just like feathers. Would rather have satin stitches around edges I think---ir do the stitching on something that doesn't fray---but anyone that had the design can make the choice what fabrics they'd like to use, right? It is a sweet owl.
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by tfk 11 Nov 2015
Thank you so much Patti :)
I am glad you liked it. ...yes the satin stitch has been added already for a better finish!
Will update soon :)
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by deegee 11 Nov 2015
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Wow, very nicely done for your 1st attempt. Looks great. I have to agree that maybe a tidy up around the outer edge would be good, but gee, it's not criticism from me. I too love his tummy. You have done a great job.
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by tfk 11 Nov 2015
Thanks a lot deegee :)
Your suggestions are taken positively my dear!