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felt turtle

November 10, 2010

Yesterday I was in the mood to create something colorful.  I looked through my file of old patterns and decided to revisit one I hadn't made in several years – the turtle.  Although I originally made these turtles with quilting cotton, looking at the pattern again I thought I would give it a try in wool felt. 

Felt turtle

And, of course, he needed a birthday hat with a little felted ball on top, and lots of embelishment with felt flowers and polka dots. Maybe the hat needs a ribbon to tie it under his chin?

Felt birthday turtle

I'm glad I went back and tried this pattern again. 

 

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Comments

  1. Edytheanne says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Old or new felt or calico, your designs are always delightful. I really enjoy visitng your blog.

  2. Christie says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Love your birthday turtle! The wool felt suits him to a T. Such sweet eyes and charming embellishments. Beautiful!

  3. Jeanette says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    So adorable!!

  4. VintagePleasure says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Very cute!

  5. Melissa Crowe says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Yes, yes–a chin ribbon!

  6. Lovely World says

    November 11, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Sweet. I think it is a great idea to try the same pattern in differing fabrics. The look can change dramatically. Glad to see you so busy as you near the end of your pregnancy. I remember feeling pretty ambitious with my late pregnancies as well. Then, when the baby was born, I really relaxed and took the time out I needed.

  7. Katherine says

    November 11, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I love your turtle! He is so cute. I think a ribbon for the hat would be adorable.

  8. Linda says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    I can’t wait for that book to learn how you get these out so fast!!
    Some turtle!

  9. Amanda Pedro says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    he is adorable.
    best to you in the coming days, weeks….

  10. Leann S. says

    January 13, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I would love to have th pattern for the
    adorable little turtle. My little Grand daughters
    would love it.

  11. abbyjane says

    January 13, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I have not written up this turtle pattern yet. I'm glad you like it, though! I may have the actual turtle for sale in my Etsy shop in a few weeks.
    -Abby

  12. m@rta says

    November 25, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    GORGEOUS! So pretty and warm-looking 🙂 U are a genius in your work 🙂 I admire U, really 🙂

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