Quite a lot of people have been interested in the method I used to make the “hairy hares” that I posted last week, so I thought I’d pass on one of them as a freebie. You’ll be able to see that the hairy effect comes from applique fabric overstitched in a thin covering layer of embroidery, with the hair “sketched in” with long running stitches. If you want a realistic effect, use a brownish-grey fabric for the applique. You could try one with a faint pattern if you like – the overstitching and “hair” will blur the printed pattern but it can give an interesting variegated effect
I can’t really suggest exactly which colours you should use, because that will depend entirely on what fabric you use. But if you want a nice hairy effect, make sure that colour 10 (the overstitching) and colour 13 (the “hair”) aren’t too similar – otherwise the hair won’t stand out
The design is for the 5×7 (130 x 180 mm) hoop, and you can download it here and the worksheet here
Merci beaucoup pour ce nouveau partage
Wow! Beautiful! I might probably change my plan and use this gorgeous design in combination with birds ;o) Thank you, Mia!!
Thank you Mia for one of your awesome hare designs. Thanks for the information about the applique fabric and making sure that 10 and 13 aren’t similar so that the hair will stand out. I really appreciate your sharing your expertise.
Thank you so much! One day I’ll have to stitch out all your designs. Thanks for the tip about the colors too.
Thank you for the hare. Will enjoy trying your clever way to make him come alive.
What are the dates for the Danish show? Will there be a site where one can view your completed work?
Mia, thank you so much for your Hare. When I can get to my machine, I will definitely be making something with him.
Thank you so much. I was very curious as to how you had done the digitizing. I love your work.
Thank you for such a wonderful design! I can’t wait to stitch him out!
Hi Mia, love your hare. I wish I bottled my own wine, this would make a beautiful wine label. Thank you so much for sharing.
I loved your version of The Three Hares, ow here’s one for me! Christmas in June, it is. Thanks for sharing this handsome boy with us all.
Thank you for your beautiful blog and the free hare!