Angela

Okay. I posting my turtle potholders because I said I would. Not because I am particularily proud of them......
In my ettiquette post, I was worried about "copying" somebody else's idea. I am NO LONGER concerned about this.
This was very much a learning experience for me as I had never tried to create any sort of pattern before. I learned to always take seam allowances into account. *sigh* The turtles looked great on paper, and even when I cut them out. It was when I sewed them together that I realized there was a problem.
But, they could have been much worse. At least they are recognizable as turtles. Even if they do look like turtles that didn't make it all the way across the road......

I am using them.

*snicker*

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bear7328

Yeah, that seam allowance is a kicker. But your turtles are definitely turtle-esque. I think the fabric choice was great! Not bad for your first pattern

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DangerMouse

However..... the middle area could stand a little 'something'....

perhaps something like this? LOL

DM

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DangerMouse

patent them quick! they'll sell like hotcakes!

hehehehehehehehe

DM

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gma2rjc

I like the choice of fabric too. They look nice.

DangerMouse, the turtles in your post look a little 'tired'. (thanks for the laugh though)

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MCP

Thanks for the laugh I needed that today!! The turtles look good. I was worried what I was going to see when I seen "Roadkill" in the title.

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Angela

DM that is hilarious! I will have to make sure that my husband sees this. He's been teasing me ever since I finished them!

Thanks to everyone else for the encouragment!

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~ But I have fun trying!!! ~

I'm also blogging about my crafting. I'd love to see you there. Please visit Crafty Distractions and say hello.

My daily project was completed on January 25, 2012, but you can still visit my blog The Daily Turtle if you would like to see my adventures making or photographing a turtle every day for a year.

PennyPinchingPixie

awww I think they're cute! and I agree the fabric choice is fab! LOL @Dangermouse cute addition! and who knows, strangley enough I know a few people who might enjoy a "roadkill" line of kitchen decor...

DangerMouse

Sure! You could do coons, possums, and frogs too! They'd be big sellers around my cuzzin's house down sowth.... heh heh

DM

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Jrits

Hysterical title! How about some cats, deers, or squirrels?? The decor could include plates with a tire design LOL