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Whale Week : my crafts !!!

A couple of months ago, I bought a knitting magazine that included as a "gift" a canvas tote...


I decided to use it as the ideal base for my first applique' project.....!!!!.....


Two playful whales cut out from felt and stitched on the tote bag with simple stitches...

The head of the big whale is decorated with a blanket stitch, because this is the opening of an external pocket...



...a close up of the upward spout...


....and the calf...


I'm quite happy with the result...



...what do you think??? ;oD

xxxx Alessandra
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  1. Claire11 June 2013 at 05:05

    Mum and bub, it's very cute Ale......
    Love the colour combo, they certainly stand out.....

    Claire x

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  2. Tanya11 June 2013 at 08:29

    Your whales are sooooo cute!

    Love them!

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  3. Lori ann11 June 2013 at 08:36

    So cute! love the whales!

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  4. Vintage Jane11 June 2013 at 11:02

    Sweet ... and very neat stitching! M x

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  5. Heather 11 June 2013 at 12:05

    would be a great bag to carry your swimming things in!! x

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  6. Kate11 June 2013 at 15:04

    Cute! Looks like they're having a whale of a time on that tote!
    Kate :}

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  7. Tweed Thoughts11 June 2013 at 20:11

    Ah, fabulous Alessandra! I love your whales - very cute :) :) The colours look great together!
    Alison xx

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  8. Vintage Sheet Addict11 June 2013 at 20:12

    Very sweet! :) x

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  9. Connys Cottage12 June 2013 at 09:07

    Hello Alexandra,

    your bag is so so sweet. I love your wals.

    hugs Conny

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  10. Preeti13 June 2013 at 06:13

    Cute whales!!

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