Critters Inside and Out

Critters Inside and Out A 5"x7" Hoop is required for these designs
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These critter appliques are nested or set-in to the fabric so all the bulk of heavy, napped fabric is cut away. They are perfect to use on fabrics such as chenille (as shown below,) fleece, knitted sweaters or even fur. They are great to use on ready-made items including things like jackets, towels and curtains. They are also two-sided so they look exactly the same on both the front and back side of the project when completed, only facing in opposite directions. There is no stiffness in the design because the bulk is gone and it flows with the fabric. That means no skin irritation as you can use soft fabrics when making baby items and children's clothing. Fabric is not hooped, but is laid on top of the hooped stabilizer and the fabric under the applique is cut away during the embroidery process. Click the how-to page above to view and print step-by-step pictures. Designs may also be embroidered as a regular, one-sided applique and text instructions are included with the set.
You will LOVE these appliques. There are very few thread color changes!
	Kangaroo 4.4"x5.61" Ducky 4.54"x4.87"
	Bunny 6.16"x3.47" Kitty 4.56"x4.27"
	Monkey 4.50"x5.9" Piglet 4.70"x3.73"
	Puppy 4.71"x4.16" Teddy 3.53"x6.15"

Finished Bunny and Kangaroo hopping along front		Finished Bunny and Kangaroo hopping along back
On left above you can see chenille texture on the fabric front. On right designs look the same on fabric back, only facing opposite directions. It is hard to tell the back and front apart when using the same fabric. See the designs below sewn on fleece.
Front of fleece		Back of fleece
	Here is the piglet using two layers of organdy in the middle of fleece. Piggy is transparent and looks lovely and shimmering when held up to the light. This kind of delicate fabric takes some extra care when stitching so it will hold the satin stitching. You need to use some sheer stabilizer in between the organdy layers and you can also use some No Fray around the stitching to help further secure the design.