Wednesday, February 09, 2011

hello animals!

This weekend past, we welcomed niece #2 into the world. Congrats C and S!

For her first gift, a felt animal mobile inspired by the Aranzi Aronzo book "Cute Stuff", a gift from C and S from one of their overseas soirees.

Why have I been slaving over quilts with all their batting and binding and matching fat quarters?
These felt animals were HEAPS more fun to make!
No need for patterns: I cut out these shapes freeform from my felt stash, embroidered their faces, stuffed a little bit of polyfill in their bodies and used blanket stitch to put them all together.

The animals have 2 inch lace loop at the top where the ribbon goes through. The other end of the ribbon hangs from a embroidery hoop - my makeshift mobile frame.
Yes, the animals look innocent enough, but they were slightly uncooperative models for photos. Maybe they were nervous about being stuck over the balcony? =p

Next time: need to figure out a better method to hang the mobile, but am feeling well chuffed with the final result!

Welcome little baby p! We look forward to getting you know you =)

3 comments:

Kate said...

Gah! Adorable, JFox! Just so cute, with SO much personality! (How can felt have so much personality?!) Baby P is a lucky bub. xx

jfox said...

thank you kate, it was good fun. though: having denigrated quilting, i am planning to make another... =)

mel said...

Ah jfox congrats on the new addition! Hope everyone's doing well!

These hanging mobile animals are really cute and look fantastic!

Hope you folks are well,
m