I need some help with my pigs!!!
#122
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Texas
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I think they look great! I love the idea of adding curly tails, and maybe just the snout nostrils, eyes, and mouth...I have been collecting all things piggy for about 15 years! It actually started when a friend and her husband brought me a pig with wings back from their vacation...in response to me always saying "when pigs fly..."...it just snowballed from there...I bet I have close to 300 pig themed items!! I just think your outlines are precious, and wouldn't add a whole lot of detail, as you don't need it!!
Regards,
Kif
Regards,
Kif
#125
When doing a satin stitch, I fing it easier to use a stabilizer under the backing fabric. I use the was away kind. The stitching looks better as the fabric moves so much easier around little areas.
#127
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Australia.
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I do a lot of applique but use button hole stitch, and yours look great to me, for eyes use very tiny buttons, lol and I mean tiny,for eyes colonial knots, and the tail stem stitch and it will look great,
#128
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Pa.
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ADORABLE!! Look like pigs to me, and I've raised pigs at one time or another for over 40 years, my favorite animal, have a pot bellied (2nd one) now, just add the curly tail and you are good to go. Please show a picture of the finished quilt when you can.
#130
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ohio
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I think you are doing fine. They do look like real pigs, just need a tail. If you want details like leg separations, eyes, nose, etc, have you tried a soft brown or meduim grey thread to sew the details? Maybe some embroidery floss for the tail, a stem stitch by hand? Just suggestions, as I think they look fine the way you have them.
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