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Posted by BethInAK on December 18, 2007, 7:25 pm
> BethInAK wrote:
>>
>>> Beth In Alaska wrote:
>>>> I finished my project for the gift exchange for the little girl.
>>>> the end result is not a particularly girlie object, but i was inspired
>>>> by the kids favorite book.
>>>>
>>>> I ended up making a rhino hoodie vest and appliquing a tshirt to match.
>>>> the only thing girlie about it is the lousy lettuce edge on the
>>>> sleeves!! I intended to use quilting cotton and satin stitch for the
>>>> applique but i couldn't find the right grey so when I wandered down
>>>> the felt aisle i found this FANTASTIC real wool felt which was very
>>>> rhino. the applique came out quite nice.
>>>>
>>>> rhino hoodie: - i wish i made the ears smaller - it looks like a
>>>> donkey.
>>>> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2460835980100686666AkFSjK
>>>> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2778017850100686666WQIsUc
>>>> My very good-sport husband modeling:
>>>> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2565881840100686666SwNLDI
>>>> http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/35910/2810509650100686666S425x425Q85.jpg
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The shirt:
>>>> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2796042410100686666DphJJw
>>>> applique close up
>>>> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2710631250100686666DtKTMp
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> That is really well done! Your DH is a fantastic model, you can see
>>> that he was thinking "rhino" -- feel the rhino! LOL! Peeked at some
>>> other creations - you are very gifted!
>>
>>
>> LOL thank you. My husband is a very good sport!
>> I think I can draw but I need to learn to sew better! I should be making
>> clothes with appliques, and not just decorating cheap tees.
>
> Beth, You did a really great job on your gifts. Yes, your husband is more
> than a good sport, he looks like a fun guy.
> I wouldn't worry about the kind of sewing your doing, you have to fit the
> project to the time you have and all projects improve your sewing skills.
> I know your going on vacation this week so have a warm, sunny trip to OZ.
> Juno
we are leaving saturday - worried about leaving the dogs mostly!!I'm sure
I'll get more excited when I get there.
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