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by toogie 07 Aug 2013 ( edited Jun 07'22 12:21 )
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Suedewsbury's Baby Elephant-This is like the pink one, I made my g-daughter.However, Sue added a square basting stitch on the design, to hold the fleece down and help you align the 2 pieces, so the placement stitches wouldn't show. I will post photos of the steps, for the ones like me, who haven't made a stuffie before.The first 3 photos are ,of course, the finished baby pacifer holder.#4-This is the first stitchout.You take it completely out of the hoop and trim.(Read Sue's instructions on her design) Now rehoop another stablizer and place fleece on top,making sure you have REVERSED the design,as this sews the other side of your elephant.#5 After you emb the 2nd half, place the ribbon for the tail (I taped mine in place at the rear, with the length of it folded up inside and pinned in place,making sure it was out of the stitchout area.)Now place first half on top of the one still in the hoop.Align square.At this point it doesn't sew around the leg area, but it does sew the trunk.I left my pins in place BUT i was careful to stop stitching when I got close, to pull them out! You do however you feel comfortable.#6,7,8 showing trimming #9-I am sewing the small 4x4, so the ears are done in a seperate hooping #10-left ear trimmed, right one trimmed and turned #11-I hand sew my ears on before I stuff the body,because I seem to have better control. I don't stuff my ears,themselves.12-Lastly, I stuff and fill/sew my baby up!.....I hope these photos are helpful.Please refer to Sue's instructions, but sometimes we need visuals.LOL....ps. the heart design does not come with Sue's baby.It was a design I had filed as 3 layer heart, no other info provided.

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Comments (36)
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by pldc 07 Aug 2013
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wow thanks so much for the picture tutorial I like it very much! It is so very cute! Hugs Loralye
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by toogie 07 Aug 2013
I am not sure how long to leave my ribbon, for the pacifer.I wanted to restate how much I appreciate Sue for the design.It is so fun to make!(I just sent you another pm)-T
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by 02kar 07 Aug 2013
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Thanks. You have made it look so easy to make this toy.
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by toogie 07 Aug 2013
I am in awe of the digitizers. They make it easy for us and I am still amazed, at all the things you can make, on an emb machine.
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by noah 07 Aug 2013
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oh my i see why i don't try these lol great no ****excellent job hugs
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by toogie 07 Aug 2013
They do take a little time, but so worth the effort! I do hope Sue makes the dog available and in a small size,too. LOL
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by vickiannette 07 Aug 2013
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thanks for the pix. Love the way the two sets of legs are designed. No wonder Sue didn't like the 2 legged-lion. Very clever Sue.
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by toogie 07 Aug 2013
I like the design too.I must have missed the 2 legged lion.LOL
by spendlove 08 Aug 2013
I like my animals to be as anatomically correct as possible!
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by capoodle 08 Aug 2013
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Nice job on the picture tutorial. So much easier to follow than written directions. It is cute that you turned it into a pacifier holder.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Well a paci holder is useful to us, at the moment. Right now everything is baby, baby, baby-LOL
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by rsehorse 08 Aug 2013
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Thanks Toogie for all the pictures and instructions. I think they will be very helpful. I have not found the time to try one yet. Maybe tomorrow. These elephants are to sweet. Susan
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Give it a go, so worth the effort-
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by Midnight1 08 Aug 2013
+10
Adorable.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Thanks
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by highlandermom 08 Aug 2013
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Great picture instructions, this is such a sweet design.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Yes, it is. Not enough of these are for 4x4 hoops, so I really appreciate Sue.
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by oaro 08 Aug 2013
+8
thank you
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
You're very welcome
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by cj2sew 08 Aug 2013
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Wow this is a major operation but, it looks so worthwhile. I just love all these stuffed toys. They bring joy to the maker as well as the receiver. Thanks for the extra effort to explain. You and Sue work great as a team.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Give all the credit to Sue, her designs are great.If you would have a problem, she is easy to work with, very helpful.
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by bumblebee 08 Aug 2013
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Nice pictorial toogie and great job. Pics are easier than words for sure
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
They say, a picture is worth a thousand words...although look up....I may have a thousand! LOL
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by muflotex 08 Aug 2013
+5
Thank you Sue for the design and Toggie for the super easy to follow pic tutorial, this is so sweet
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by muflotex 08 Aug 2013
pls read Toogie, Toogie
by toogie 09 Aug 2013
And thank you, just thought it may be useful to some, to 'see' how to
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by justsew 08 Aug 2013
+5
Great thankyou.and iv printed it out for GDs
Hugs Pam.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Good, hope it helps them
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by spendlove 08 Aug 2013
+5
He is gorgeous! Glad you like the new method!
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
You are so good to us!
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by sewilso 08 Aug 2013
+6
Thanks for sharing the additional photos and how to. I appreciate it and Sue's design to, thanks very much to all !!!
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
Glad if it helps anyone
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by joansatx 08 Aug 2013
+6
Do we re-download the file to get the basting?
You see, I sewed my finger when my hands were the basting stitches because I didn't sew out the upper body outline on my third elephant!
(Saw the doc on Tues and he said that it's healing. I go back in a few weeks to see if it's gone wrong in the blood vessel department!For now my bandage is in the way of typing.:)) YOUR PRODUCTIONS ARE GREAT! Thanks for all the pics.
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by toogie 09 Aug 2013
I am not sure if Sue has posted the updated file, maybe pm her, to get it-Sorry about your finger, know that hurts.When I worked in a sewing factory, the girl next to me sewed her finger, jammed in the machine and the mechanics had to come get it out. She was bleeding and her hand was just jumping up and down.Those machines sounded like Harley motorcycles and sewed about as fast. I hemmed over 340 pair of mens swimtrunks a day!
by joansatx 09 Aug 2013
O my! I can imagine the sound of the room! I watch
Bizaare ER and they add animation where they don't have real camera video. I'm imagining your co-worker on the show...eek. That must've been horrible to be there and not make it all right again.... bless you. As always, your postings are a pleasure. Thank you.
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by tilde01 09 Aug 2013
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Thank you toogie for your wonderful pictures & instructions. now I understand how to make them. thank you suedewsbury for the wonderful designs. Will be making some of these. You are so kind to share your talent with you. * for everyone.
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
Glad we could help
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by mariahail 09 Aug 2013
+5
wow!!! great instructions!!!!
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
Thank you, I do get long-winded LOL
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by susiesembroidery 09 Aug 2013
+5
Thank you very much for making it so easy to do this lovely ellie.
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
Just wanted to help
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by kreativbase 09 Aug 2013
+5
Most Kind of You, Thank You for Sharing
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
You're very welcome
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by flitter 09 Aug 2013
+5
Thank you for the great photos Toogie!
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
You're most welcome
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by marianb 10 Aug 2013
+5
Thanks Toogie in helps a lot...
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
That was what I wanted to do,help
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by crafter2243 12 Aug 2013
+6
Thank you. Great instructions
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
I hope so,thanks
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by teddybear117 14 Aug 2013
+6
These are just sew sew cute. Thank you for the detailed instructions for those of us 'with a lot on our minds' and can't figure it out unless we get instructions as good as these. . LOL I have another new great grand daughter and a great grand daughter due in January ... these will come in handy.
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by toogie 14 Aug 2013
Good for you! Better get busier,LOL
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by laffineur 22 Feb 2016
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merci pour ce partage.jocelyne
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
Welcome to Cute!
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by lbrow 22 Feb 2016
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Marvelous Job Toogie. Sue is tops in my book. Good job of digitizing/Lillian
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
Yes, she did well with this little Cute Ellie.
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by sjbrower 22 Feb 2016
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This is adorable.... You've done a wonderful job with Sue's awesome design. Thanks for showing us all the steps; it helps to take the complexity away when someone shows you the way.
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
Sharon sometimes photos explain better....when you can actually 'see' what to do.
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by kathymourie 22 Feb 2016
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Sew cute!!! Thank you for the instructions. I never would have thought of using it for a pacifier holder.
Kathy
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
ha ha, sometimes this old imaginary brain still comes in handy-lol
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by graceandham 23 Feb 2016
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So cute, both of you. Another Hands Across the Big Pond joint project.
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
Yep, thanks!
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by robertahilde 23 Feb 2016
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A precious little thing to make someone happy!
Hugs, Roberta
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
Thanks he is little!
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by peafarm 23 Feb 2016
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Thank you for all your visuals. I am definitely a visual person but also reading directions. Sometimes both have me loopy and finally the old brain clicks in. Cute little fella.
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
He is, isn't he! Sue did a great job digitizing him.
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by mewere73 16 Aug 2016
+5
hello there,this elephant is so cute ,how can i get them?cant find nothing to download.???thank you so much for answering me.
have a nice day
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by toogie 16 Aug 2016
This design is from Sue also known here as spendlove. You can ask her about it. Click on INBOX at the top right of this page. Then type in spendlove after you click on Private Messages. You can send her your request there.
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by dailylaundry 19 Aug 2016
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I always thought this was such a cute design!! But, wondered how to stitch it!! Great directions - so cute!!!! Hugs, Laura*
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by toogie 24 Aug 2016
Thanks Laura. It's a cute design from Sue.
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by kustomkuddle 13 Dec 2017
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A truly awesome design. Thank you for the visual directions. I am one of those that does better when I actually see it being made.
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by tvh 20 Jan 2019
ik ook zo zie je wat je moet doen super blij mee
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by Dupsilly 07 Jun 2022
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Hi Toggie this is stunning how do I contact Sue to get the design please

Thx
Magda
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by toogie 07 Jun 2022
Read about Sue and her designs at this link but scroll to the bottom to join her facebook group. It is my understanding, for a donation to hospice, all designs are then accessed free. I am not on Facebook but I will put the link above as it won't let me do it here.
by asterixsew 07 Jun 2022
There is a donation for each design. The group on facebook is Engineered in stitches.
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by toogie 07 Jun 2022
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Dupsilly, after reading about Sue's story at this link, scroll to bottom for Facebook link. Good luck!