Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Pink Elephant on Parade

I took the time to look through some of my quilty books and decided I needed to make use of them. I opened up "Last Minute Patchwork" and decided on the cute Elephant for my daughter. I had some trouble deciding what fabric to use because I wanted it to be perfect. I didn't know what direction to go...modern, whimsy, etc. After much deliberation, I decided to go for a boutique style with some Michael Miller "It's a Girl Thing Eiffel Tower" in Blossom Pink. I grabbed some brown & pink checker fabric I had and a great fairytale-ish text print I received from Leona for the blanket.

The pattern was laid out pretty well and it actually came together pretty easy. I used freezer paper instead of making plastic templates like it says. I've never made anything like this before so I was pleased with how it turned out. I love the little braided yarn for the tail. I decided not to add the eyes because I love faceless dolls. 

 This little cutie has been approved by my daughter :)

Last Minute Patchwork Elephant
Last Minute Patchwork ElephantLast Minute Patchwork Elephant



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30 comments:

  1. LinhJuly 17, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Very cute

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  2. Serena @ SewgivingJuly 17, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Just saw a pic of this little cutie on Pinterest and just had to pop over for a closer look :)

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  3. VickiJuly 17, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Oh Stephanie....she is way, way cute! What a lucky little daughter you have. Really precious!

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  4. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    So cute. I love your fabric choice!

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  5. MicheleJuly 18, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Oh it is so adorable. Nicely done.

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  6. Katie July 18, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    super cute -- I have this pattern but have not made it yet

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  7. AmandaK@whatthebobbinJuly 18, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    SO cute!

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  8. Adventurous QuilterJuly 18, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I love the fabric you chose, very cute!

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  9. QuarterMileQuiltsJuly 18, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Adorable!

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  10. PaulaJuly 18, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Really cute! I've got to add this to my to-do list for my new granddaughter!

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  11. hydeeannsewsJuly 18, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    i love the boutique-y look you went with! it's darling. i bet she loves it.

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  12. RuthJuly 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I absolutely love it. I'm going to have to check out that book. Lucky girl!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    That is so cute! What's it stuffed with?

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  14. MaraJuly 18, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Totally cute! love the fabrics you picked out.

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  15. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJuly 18, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    That elephant is such a cutie! I'll bet YOUR cutie just loves it!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  16. VeraJuly 19, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Sweet! Lovely fabric choice as well.

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  17. Molli SparklesJuly 19, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    #mollisparklesapproved

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  18. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDJuly 19, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Dropped by from CIGAWW and TGIFF - absolutely adorable, love it :)

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  19. StephanieJuly 19, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    This is so sweet - love those fabrics!

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  20. AnitaJuly 19, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    This is the cutest elephant I have ever seen!

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  21. AlliJuly 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    How cute! I love its little blankie thing on its back! :)

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  22. NicoleJuly 19, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Very cute! Love the little tail.

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  23. AoifeJuly 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    The elephant rocks! I love softies. I've never heard of this book either, so I'm going to check it out!

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  24. Sarah CraigJuly 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    That is absolutely adorable! I may have to make one for my granddaughter - she'd just love it! Whoop whoop for you!!

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  25. MareenchenJuly 20, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    So cute. It's been a while since I've made a plushie and now I think I want to make another. :)

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  26. MichelleJuly 20, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    That's so cute -- I love the fabric you used!

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  27. KelliJuly 22, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I'm just about to make one of these for my sister. They're adopting in the next 2 weeks (hopefully!!) and she LOVES elephants. Yours is adorable!!

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  28. AnitaJuly 23, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    This is so cute! You did a great job and I love the fabrics you chose.

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  29. legato1958July 24, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Very cute with the Michael Miller fabric!!

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  30. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    I love your elephant! Last Minute Patchwork is one of my favorite books. I've made a lot of projects from it and they all turned out well.

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