I promised the polar bear a friend.
A zebra was the obvious choice.
(I only had white felt, ok? Let’s not dwell on the fact that I could have made a penguin just as easily…)
I’m pleased to report that they are quite happy together.
I say that the zebra almost wasn’t because there was a span of a couple days when he looked more like a white horse with horrific facial tattoos than he did a zebra…I think it’s safe to say he doesn’t look like that anymore.
My favorite part?
His hairdo! It’s fuzzy.
I did not know this before I did this project, but that’s actually called velvet stitch. Quite easy one you get the hang of it, although taking scissors to your work is a bit terrifying.
No pattern on this one – I used a photo of a zebra as a reference to cut the basic shape, then added stripes using satin stitch wherever I thought there should be stripes.
And yes OF COURSE I have to make more of these! They’re addictive!
My apartment is going to be overrun with a menagerie of 4″ embroidery hoops. I’m ok with that.
Wow! This is amazing! They both are.
oh the zebra is fantastic! just realized its only a four inch hoop and now i say, “double fantastic!!!”
Thank you! Yes, it’s not all that large. Took foreverrr for such a small piece, but I think it was worth it!