I need some help with my pigs!!!
09-28-2011, 08:25 AM
#91
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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
First, they look just like pigs to me the way they are. I don't think you need to do anything else except maybe embroider a curly tail. They are very cute.
09-28-2011, 08:32 AM
#92
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I like your pigs, too!! They look just like little piggies to me! I often use invisible thread to hold down applique pieces and then don't have to change thread. My brother would like your quilt-he's a hog farmer with his two sons.
09-28-2011, 08:44 AM
#93
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Originally Posted by charity-crafter
He's a very nice pig. What is the problem with satin stitches? Are you doing them by machine or hand? How a small running stitch for the twisty tail? Honestly they look like cute pigs without any other embellisments. Sometimes adding more takes away from the cuteness.
Since you like pigs, I found this one recently -a cute flying pig applique pattern:
http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/PDFs/2008_WhenPigsFly.pdf
Since you like pigs, I found this one recently -a cute flying pig applique pattern:
http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/PDFs/2008_WhenPigsFly.pdf
09-28-2011, 09:47 AM
#95
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I too think they are absolutely adoreable. IF you don't want to embroider the detail on the pigs - there is paint in a metal tube called Aunt Mary's paint. This can be used in lieu of embroider floss. I know you can get this paint in JoAnns, saw some there Saturday. You could use that to make your lines and tail instead of embroidering. Just be sure to use a hot iron and set the paint with a topper cloth that you don't care about. I think my first washing I'd also use vinegar in the water to help as well. Good luck with this precious cute - you are doing a great job.
09-28-2011, 09:50 AM
#96
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When in doubt, leave it out (the excess detail stitching)....except for the tails.... I can see some 3-D curly-Q tails hand-embroidered in some way... maybe use thicker threads or a thin yarn???
ADORABLE! Good luck!
ADORABLE! Good luck!
09-28-2011, 09:59 AM
#97
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Originally Posted by merry
Think your pigs are precious as they are. I use a Flexion pigma pen to detail & if it doesn't look like enough, I do a decorative stitch over the pen.
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