Embroidery Machine Hedgehog ITH Pattern

Who doesn't love a soft and cuddly toy! Today's review is on one very cute hedgehog which would be a perfect gift for a new bub or a child (Or actually anyone!- one of my friends claimed the second one pictured below!!).

Created and developed by: Dolls and Daydreams (BUY HERE)

Cost:  $10.99 (US)

Embroidered on: Husqvarna Topaz 20

Size Available:  8x12 hoop - Creates a 10.5 tall softie
                           7x12 hoop- Creates a 9.5" tall softie
                           6x10 Hoop – Creates a 8.5" tall softie
                           5x7 Hoop – Creates a 7" tall softie
                           4x4 Hoop – Creates a 3.5" tall softie

Instructions: Yes (VERY comprehensive with a list of fabrics, fabric sizes and colored pictures)

Skill level: Beginner to advanced

Time taken: 40 min after fabric cut out

Stabilizer used: I used medium weight tear away and a water soluble over the top in the fluffier areas.

Dolls and daydreams puts together a very comprehensive tutorial on this cute little hedgehog stuffie. Upon opening the tutorial you find an easy to follow table on all the different sizes and how much material to cut for each element.  For the body I chose fleece for my first one and fur for the second. You can also use minky or anything else stretchy. The limbs I did in fleece and then cotton to see which would look the best but found they both worked perfectly. The tummy on the hedgehog is done in either a diamond stitch or a basic stitch. Don't forget if you are doing the basic stitch to use a heat and bond and not trim too close to the edge otherwise it may fray away at the edges.


The hedgehog is stitched in two hoopings. The first is stitching out the limbs. The second is the body and putting it together by adding the arms and legs one at a time. A tip is when you are stitching on the limbs, slow down your machine and make sure your fingers are well clear of the needle (I speak with experience!!!).Once this is done you need to turn it and stuff it. The turning is a bit of a patience thing. Don't be tempted to use anything too pointy as it will tear the fabric. I use a thick plastic chop stick but you can purchase specific turning implements which will help make the job easier.  

Lastly you will need to do a ladder stitch to close. I love that a tutorial is provided on the dolls and daydream website if you are not sure how to do it. Here are my cute hedgys.

The first one is 6x10 and the second is 4x4..so cute!!