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April 15, 2012

April Ornament: Hedgehog

April ornament: Hedgehog

This month's ornament theme -- woodlands -- and this little hedgehog may be my favorite of the year, and it's only April!  I wish I could take credit for this critter, but the pattern and templates are courtesy Everyday Handmade: 22 Practical Projects for the Modern Sewist by Cassie Barden and Adrienne Smitke, which I won at the Indy Modern Quilt Guild retreat back in March.  In the book, the hedgehog's name is Petunia and she's intended to be a pincushion, so I made a few alterations to turn her into an ornament -- I eliminated the flat bottom piece and added a hanging loop to the back.  (The loop is simply 3 strands of wool yarn that I had on hand, braided together.  I like the added interest of a multicolored hanger -- definitely something to try again on another ornament.)

April ornament: Hedgehog

April ornament: Hedgehog

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