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just_teachin
03-07-2008, 09:37 PM
A friend of mine asked if I'd be able to embroider on Horton's ears. He's currently selling at Kohl's for $5 as does his hardcover book companion, Horton Hatches an Egg.

The ears were thin enough, for sure, but I wasn't sure if I could get him pinned down to hooped stabilizer. I asked her if she wanted me to try and she said that if it didn't work, she'd go back and get another one- to go for it.

I'm glad she did:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m219/musictchr1/Embroidery/IMG_7338.jpg
Sew 'N Sane
03-07-2008, 11:14 PM
Heather, that is too cute! I saw those elephants at Kohl's and thought they were adorable. What a unique way to personalize it for someone.

:marchmellow:
artsiegirl
03-08-2008, 04:21 AM
Oooh how cute! Who would've ever thought you could embroider so well on fuzzy elephant ears?
nanamcd
03-08-2008, 06:49 AM
This is even cuter than I'd pictured it when you described it! We have some students going to see Horton at the local theater in the near future...hmmm...or how about snugglies for Seussical the Musical?? So what other Seussical characters were at Kohls? ;)
Carlene
03-08-2008, 08:03 AM
aaaaahhhhhhh Horton got his ears pierced!
anpola
03-08-2008, 08:37 AM
So cute! What a fun gift!
Luciana
03-08-2008, 09:35 AM
To do this is not easy!!!
Emily W.
03-10-2008, 09:45 AM
This is absolutely adorable!!! My kids are dying to see Horton Hears a Whoo this weekend. I never go to Khol's anymore, but it sounds like they always have "Deals & Steals"! Great job on this, Heather!
CindySewsandSews
03-11-2008, 07:46 AM
So Cute...I can't wait for the movie to come out.

Cindy in GA
Cynelle
03-29-2008, 09:05 PM
That is so cute!! It must of been difficult to get his ears hooped. Any tips?
just_teachin
03-29-2008, 09:36 PM
I didn't actually hoop the ears- I used a medium weight cut-away and sprayed temporary adhesive spray and then pinned the ears down. I also used a little tulle to help keep the fuzz from overpowering the text. HTH!
sew4fun
04-26-2008, 09:00 PM
That turned out great! I never would have thought of trying something like that! You are brave!
ccdoster
05-01-2008, 08:50 PM
That turned out so cute. We still haven't see the movie yet...I hope we get the chance before it leaves the theater.
for my kids
06-09-2008, 06:06 PM
way cute! It turned out so good!
Lisaa
06-09-2008, 06:35 PM
Great job and what a great idea! A set of a personalized Horton along with the book would make great birthday presents!!
Shanda
11-13-2008, 08:16 PM
Good job! That is very cute. Bet she loved it!!

Shanda
biglucyfan
11-14-2008, 07:24 AM
Fantastic job. How does the back of the ear's look?
grniys
11-15-2008, 02:19 PM
Oh my gosh! I know this is an older thread, but wow! That's amazing!

I'm just in awe of how adorable he is.

I want a Horton now!
danamom4
12-07-2008, 08:23 PM
The movie is out now--what a cool combo present.
mythreesons92
12-09-2008, 07:49 PM
Love the way it turned out. Great job, I would have been too "chicken" to try it. LOL.
just_teachin
12-09-2008, 08:58 PM
Thanks again, everyone!

Love the way it turned out. Great job, I would have been too "chicken" to try it. LOL.

Oh, believe me, I was scared. But the Mom I was doing it for insisted I try (as long as I didn't think it'd harm the machine, which I figured I was safe with...). She said she'd go grab another one if it didn't work. Thankfully, it did work.
dixiechicken
12-13-2008, 10:05 AM
I LOVE elephants!!! Very, very cute idea. Did you just use tear away for the back?