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QuiltE 12-30-2013 06:58 AM

McFr♥sty ... the Scottish Snowman!! :)
 
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Look what I found out in my snowy flowerbeds before Christmas!
Being all dressed up with a tartan fleece hat and scarf,
What else could I do, but give him a Scottish moniker? :)
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So I brought him inside, working quickly to get some pics, before he had a major meltdown!! :)
At 25"x45" he fits nicely on a door, or makes for a narrow wall hanging.
Extra poly batting was set in place to give the snowbank more puff!
The fabric is silver on white, with silver metallic stitching for the quilting
Here's a better view, hanging on my design wall.
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What else could I use for the FMQ but some snowballs?
His snowflake buttons are fussy cut hexies from the border fabric, then hand appliqued in place.
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Nose and eyes were machine appliqued with a double blanket stitch.
The glint/white in his eyes is hand embroidered with regular floss.
I sewed on small buttons for McF's smile, and some gold metallic yarn gave him some hair!
*tip* once trimmed his hair was molting ... some hair spray was needed.
So Best Press to the rescue ... worked perfectly!!! :)
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This was a commission, so he no longer lives with me.
... and yes, I am already making plans for my very own new and improved Fr♥sty! :D
You might think he looks a little familiar ... Here's his brother which was a Christmas gift last year!

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Mariposa 12-30-2013 07:00 AM

These are really cute!! :)

dunster 12-30-2013 07:09 AM

How cute! And using Best Press as a hair spray - priceless!

QuiltE 12-30-2013 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 6481686)
How cute! And using Best Press as a hair spray - priceless!

I'd told a friend the problem and they said to get some hairspray out.
I said, oh no, I would be worried it might react and stain.
Then, there was that "aha moment"!
Plus ... instead of the hair flopping, I was able to get it to perk out, just like a real "do" with hairspray! :D

#1piecemaker 12-30-2013 07:18 AM

I love your Frosty! Great improvements!

QuiltnNan 12-30-2013 07:19 AM

what a super job!!!

IrishgalfromNJ 12-30-2013 07:27 AM

He is one handsome snowman. You put some many cute touches on him. Love it.

mighty 12-30-2013 07:34 AM

Sew cute!!!!!

BeckySt 12-30-2013 07:41 AM

Very cute. Love everything you did on this quilt.

Tartan 12-30-2013 07:51 AM

Very cute! I think he needs a table runner to match. MSQC posted a Snowman table runner tutorial last week using the hexie ruler.


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