I found this super funny, super cute hedgehog over at Matsutake, and as soon as I laid eyes on her I knew I had to make her and knew exactly who I would give her to. Inna over at Paper Raindrops is my sister-in-law and she has wanted a real hedgehog as a pet for a long time. I thought that if she couldn’t have a real one, I would make her a stuffed one for Christmas. The little upturned nose and ruffled “spikes” make her absolutely irresistible. She was easy to figure out how to put together, and the only slightly tricky part was sewing on the ruffles because they had to be sewn on by hand.
Using the pattern print out from Matsutake, I cut out all my hedgehog pieces.
After sewing the pieces together, I stuffed it full of fiberfill.
I then cut out, pressed, and gathered my spikes/ruffles…
…and sewed them on by hand.
After the ruffles were secured I embroidered on eyes and the nose. I giggled like a schoolgirl because she is so stinkin’ cute!
I know that Inna will give her a great home and she will be well taken care of. Now I want one for myself…
This post is linked to Life Made Lovely, A Round Tuit, Sumo Sweet Stuff, The Gunny Sack, Funky Polkadot Giraffe, Southern Lovely, Sew Woodsy, Ladybird Ln, Delicate Construction, The Creative Paige, and I Can’t Stop Crafting.
10:44 am on January 5th, 2012
Hehe! I love her so much! Thank you!!
I named her Miss Spotsworth, btw, and she’s sitting in my room now.
8:52 am on January 9th, 2012
How adorable! And with Groundhogs Day just around the corner, this is a the perfect thing to make! Thanks for sharing!
10:06 pm on January 9th, 2012
What an adorable hedgehog! The ruffles are such a good idea for the spikes! Great work!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
5:12 pm on January 14th, 2012
Who knew that I NEEDED a ruffled hedgehog?!? How adorable! I’d be thrilled if you’d stop by and share this at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen
6:22 pm on January 14th, 2012
My mom collects hedgehogs… definitely making this for her this year! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
7:38 pm on January 14th, 2012
June, a hedgehog collection is just awesome and I am sure this one will fit right in!
7:39 pm on January 14th, 2012
Jen, I know! I need to make myself one! Thanks for inviting me over to your party!
7:40 pm on January 14th, 2012
Thanks, Jill!
1:57 pm on January 16th, 2012
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