The pattern is provided by ASG for members. The turtles will be stuffed when they arrive at the camp and given to the children who attend the camp.
The eyes were digitized by LindeeGEmbroidery, downloaded, and machine embroidered on the turtles.
Since there is a shortage of pillows in colors suitable for boys, we chose colors with that in mind. This is a picture of our turtles ready to be shipped to The Painted Turtle Camp.
A label template was provided by ASG to iron on the back of the turtle. After checking the prices of printable fabric sheets, I decided to experiment with printing my own fabric. I cut a piece of Wonder-Under Fusible Web to 8 1/2 by 11 inches. I fused this to white cotton fabric which was about the weight of Kona Cotton. I trimmed the fabric the size of the Wonder Under. So now I have an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of printable fabric. It ran very smoothly through my printer. (Don't tell my husband!) I cut out the labels and ironed them to the back of the turtles.
Your turtle photography is great! But is it my imagination or are those blue turtles slightly unfinished? haha
ReplyDeleteWell, yes, the blue "turtle tops" had to make a quick stop at your house before being shipped to the campers!
ReplyDeleteHELLO!
ReplyDeleteI am a Painted Turtle counselor and have been for 5 years! I stumbled across your blog while looking for photos from the PT for a camp related project. GREAT TURTLES!!! I cant even begin to explain how much our campers LOVE LOVE LOVE the turtles!!!! Keep up the great work!!!
ps. ever thought of stitching little turtle toes?! :P
Thank you for letting us know that the turtles are appreciated by the campers! They are such a fun project to make. Great idea about the turtle toes!
ReplyDeleteHow do I get the pattern? My daughters sorority is a huge supporter of the Painted Turtle Camp I would love to make some turtles for the camp and send them, I checked the site but didnt see any pattern just instructions. Please help so I can make some to send. Thanks, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI found this link to the pattern:
Deletehttp://asg.org/members/member_files/2011_Painted_Turtle_Pattern.pdf
Link to instructions:
http://www.asg.org/files/community_service/The_Painted_Turtle_Pillow_online_pres.pdf
Link to updated instructions:
http://www.phoenixasg.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Simple-Turtle-Pillow.pdf
For my second batch of pillows, I used the updated instructions. I had to adjust the pattern a bit, but I liked the way the pillows went together much better.
Good Luck!