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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

3 Little Kittens Baby Blanket


I spent several evenings digitizing this cute design of 3 Little Kittens. I wanted to test stitch it on something that could be used, so I stitched it on a piece of flannel and made up this quick baby blanket. I learned a lot of new things while digitizing this. It was my first time using a "motif" fill, which is on the mittens, apron, and step. I also tried the candlewicking stitch to create the pink circles for the flowers. It looks good, but was way too dense. When they were stitching, the needle went "plonk-plonk-plonk" and it even pulled a tiny hole in one spot. I need to change them to some other stitch. I had lots of fun doing this and am happy with it, except for the pesky flowers.
To make this simple blanket, I just embroidered along one edge of a flannel rectangle. The embroidery was facing the edge, so that when I folded over a border, the embroidery would be right side up. I just stitched ric rac to the edge, ironed the border, stitched it down, then hemmed the other edges. It is a nice way to finish it, because the back of the embroidery is sealed into the hem. This blanket will probably be donated to a local baby charity.

7 comments:

gmaofthree said...

This is just the cutest thing! I love it! You've learned so quickly to digitize adorable designs!

Sewconsult said...

Are you going to be selling this design? I would be interested if it won't be costing a tank of gas! From what I can tell, you did a great job. Keep me posted if you market it.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN

Janice said...

Lisa, this is too too precious! I, too, would love to purchase the design. The little bit of motif fil is just charming.

SuperMomNoCape said...

Visiting from Sew Darn Crafty link party.

Your digitized design turned out great. And what a wonderful use for the finished piece. I'm sure it will be treasured by whoever receives it.

Angela Lee said...

Precious!

Quilt n Queen said...

Elisabeth Rose...this is sEw adorable ...I am not a machine embroiderer but I do love to hand embroidery and this would be adorable for a baby gift. Thanks for sharing!!

Wendy said...

What a sweet embroidery pattern and your stitching is beautiful. I love the "motif fill"!

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