A student asked me about the little hedgehog on my block for Pam Kellogg's 2015 Crazy Quilt Calendar today. So, thought I'd post this little pattern for everyone.
You can reduce or enlarge to fit the space you want to fill. Here's how I created my version:
Step 1: Size shape to about 1 1/4" wide, cut it out of good quality wool felt
Step 2: Sew to CQ Block with tiny Blanket Stitches in matching color sewing thread
Step 3: Begin at the back and create layered Bullion Stitches in variegated brown/black floss. Stop at dashed pattern line. Look at the photo for direction of these knots.
Step4: Add black seed bead for eyes.
Step 5: Add Satin Stitches in black floss for end of snout.
Step 2: Sew to CQ Block with tiny Blanket Stitches in matching color sewing thread
Step 3: Begin at the back and create layered Bullion Stitches in variegated brown/black floss. Stop at dashed pattern line. Look at the photo for direction of these knots.
Step4: Add black seed bead for eyes.
Step 5: Add Satin Stitches in black floss for end of snout.
Hope you enjoy creating him (or her). Hugs!
Kathy he is beautiful! If I have space at the end of my block I'm going to try and stitch him.... I can at least try him on my doodle muslin! Thank you! :) x
ReplyDeleteThe hedgehog is great but far too many bullion stitches for me!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy he is soooo cute
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And if one isn't good at bullion stitches before this, she ought to be afterward!
ReplyDeleteThanks fort this fabulous tute!
ReplyDeleteI love bullions! Mr. Hedgie is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteCute as a button, looking forward to making "Kathy" the hedgehog! Thank U!!! Linda in NM
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable--thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy, I love him! (P.S. I already had him pinned on my CQ critter board)
ReplyDeleteLove the hedgehog---it will give me plenty of practice with bullions!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is - awwwwww!!!
ReplyDeletehe is too cute. thank you so much for sharing a pattern here.
ReplyDeleteI love him!!
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