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by rsehorse 20 Aug 2009 ( edited Aug 21'09 15:18 )
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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.

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by shirlener88 20 Aug 2009
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How adorable - my grands nickname is Monkey and she would love this. Congratulations on your new grand. *4U
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by castelyn 20 Aug 2009
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It looks great, congratulations on the news about your new Grand baby. It will look great as a wall hanging. *4u
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by mops 20 Aug 2009
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It's a lovely monkey and it makes a great potholder. I also think it would be wonderful to use in a wall hanging.
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by cinderoak 20 Aug 2009
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How fun! I have been curious about the stippling, can you share with me if it was difficult to hoop? I am new to embroidering and it is a bit intimidating. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
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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
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by modo 20 Aug 2009
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very nice
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by designgirl 20 Aug 2009
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That is so cute. Love the colours and the fabric you used.
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by vixentlc 20 Aug 2009
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It looks lovely!
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by peggyhaws 20 Aug 2009
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Or baby quilt and wall hangings....It is very cute and would sweet in a baby's room no matter waht you did with it. Great Job! Peggy
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by ivas 21 Aug 2009
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Very nice lovely
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by juanitadenney 21 Aug 2009
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This would make a wonderful quilt with more monkeys or even different animals and yes a great wall hanging. ***4U.
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by marlakay 21 Aug 2009
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Cute! I agree...too nice to use for a pot holder.