An embroidery whirlwind blew through town this weekend and I finished up my raccoon embroidery. I had so much fun figuring out what stitch to use and how to solve problems along the way! I didn’t even mind – at all! – re-doing some sections. And bonus, I learned some tips to avoid problems the next time. I haven’t decided how to finish this project. I’ve got some ideas swirling around but for now she will live in a hoop.
So here she is, Mabel the Raccoon:
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Mabel lives in a little forest town with some other critters. I hope to introduce them to you some day! Until then, I draw your attention to the different textures, like her head versus the inner part of her ear:
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Here is a slightly different angle of Mabel’s face where you can better see that her eyes and nose also stand out.
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Her whiskers look lovely, no?
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Mabel’s hand sits in her little pocket and her tail is held proudly behind her. The dress is sweet with its collar, buttons, and trim.
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I am super proud of this little acorn lantern! I absolutely adore the effect of the textures.
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A few mistakes still remain on this piece, and the legs/sandals are one of them. I was just super stoked to try out my sandal idea before I stitched her legs. Oopsie.
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I am considering turning Mabel into a raccoon embroidery pattern for others to try. Any thoughts on that? Seriously – I’d like to know! 🙂
Hey I lost you for a wile but i fuond you!!! I loooove Mabel. Can I keep her? Do a pattern pleasssse!
I’m glad you found me! I did quit posting for a while so I’d understand if I fell off your radar. Welcome back:)