Here's the second of the giraffes I plan on stitching this year. I chose this kit because I loved the bright colors. This cute little guy is stitched on perforated plastic.

I wanted to try a different finishing technique on this. After the stitching was complete, I first cut the perforated plastic to size. Then instead of gluing a backing on, I stitched a piece of black felt to the completed stitchery by outlining the entire giraffe with a backstitch through both the plastic and the felt.

Then I trimmed the felt with pinking shears. I used some sparkley gold ribbon as a hanger, stitching it to the felt backing. Then I added the bow. This way I was able to add black and gold to the piece so it blends with the other giraffes in my herd.

Stitched January 31 - February 10, 2005

Pattern name:	Baby Hugs: Cute Giraffe — #72914
Designer:	Dimensions
Stitch Count:	53 x 73
Fabric:	14ct white perforated plastic
Floss:	cotton
Original Cost:	approx. $4.50
Copyright year:	2003

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