Hibernating Hedgehog In-The-Hoop Project

A Hibernating Hedgehog Cutlery Holder is just what you need for your fall tablescape!

This in-the-hoop design is free with the purchase of our brand-new fall thread palette, designed by Sweet Pea. It’s designed for a 5×7 hoop. To make this project, you’ll also need either Sulky Ultra Solvy (my preference) or Tear-Easy stabilizer. You also need some batting and a few fabrics in the colors shown above (batiks work great!) for the cutlery holder front, back, lining and appliqué pieces.

• Fabrics
  • A –18cm x 23cm (7” x 9”) front of holder
  • B –18cm x 23cm(7” x 9”)front lining
  • C –18cm x 8cm (7” x 3”) shape at the bottom of the holder
  • D –11.5cm x 13cm (4.5” x 5”) hedgehog spikes
  • E –9cm x 10cm (3.5” x 4”) hedgehog head and body
  • F –18cm x 23cm(7” x 9”) back of holder
  • G –18cm x 23cm(7” x 9”) back lining
• Batting 1 – 18cm x 23cm (7” x 9”)
• Batting 2 – 18cm x 23cm (7” x 9”) optional

Other Recommended Supplies for Hibernating Hedgehog:

• Appliqué scissors
• Double-sided tape (such as X-PressIt)
• Sulky Clear Embroidery Tape

About the Hibernating Hedgehog Design

The included Hibernating Hedgehog cutlery holder design is only available with this thread palette. Designed by Sweet Pea, a leader in in-the-hoop embroideries, this design is a project in itself! Create as many cutlery holders as needed to set your fall table for a festive feast! Stuff it with cutlery and a matching napkin so each guest has a special set all their own.

Each of the six threads featured in the palette coordinates with the fabrics recommended for the design so you won’t have any guesswork during the construction process. Use Sulky bobbin thread for best results.

The included Hibernating Hedgehog design instructions guide you through each step of making the holder as well as the appliqué itself.

This in-the-hoop project makes a great gift as well. Let everyone go home with their own Hibernating Hedgehog cutlery holder so they can use it to store other things after your feast is finished. Store a phone in the pocket; stash some crayons inside for an on-the-go kid’s art pouch; store jewelry while traveling or to keep you fall accessories separate from others!

About the Designer

Sweet Pea specializes in In-the-Hoop machine embroidery designs. Their designs range from traditional to modern, including quilt blocks that are assembled into full quilts; bags and totes made entirely in the embroidery machine; ornaments, and more. The beauty of in-the-hoop designs is that they are designed to make project construction easy, foolproof, and professionally finished. Sweet Pea holds monthly sew-alongs, special challenges, and exclusive new releases for their active community.
Check out our webinar with Sweet Pea, always available on-demand.

The Sweet Pea scissor case project, featured in the webinar, is one of our most popular webinars to date! Everything you need to create two scissor cases (small and large size) is included in our convenient kit, too.