Don’t Play With Your Food
My brother is a farmer, he has goats, cows, sheep, rabbits, chickens, pigs…all is meals are fresh and organic, 85% of the food he eats comes from his farm. A few weeks ago his daughter call to complain about an issue she was having with her dad. Apparently, she had ‘adopted’ one of the goats on the farm, it was her favorite pet (don’t know why she needed another pet – they have several dogs, birds, cats, fish, turtles and the list goes on). Anywho, her pet goat went missing and turned up as the entrée at a party that her parents hosted. “Auntie, I am so upset with them I can hardly speak” ps, she is 6 going on 16. ” I have nothing and no one to play with, can you take me to the zoo” . Not only did I take her to the zoo, I designed a special blanket for her. She maybe a bit too old for this print, but she has younger siblings who will be able to use it.I designed a special blanket for her. She maybe a bit too old for this print, but she has younger siblings who will be able to use it.
I added the goats – RIP Stanley – some playful tigers – the ones at the zoo looked very angry.
I added a little fawn – I don’t think that she has seen Bambi – note to self, tell brother to start a therapy fund, ask if B. has seen Bambi.
I think this addition is cute, so I would hate to have to remove it – but I would, I don’t want to traumatize her further.
Next, I added some birds, butterflies and some banana trees. They have several acres of banana and plantain trees on the farm – My brother grow these for export. I also a little pond – my brother raises fresh water fish – (tasty – I love fish – I think I will do a koi pond next project) – the goats are always drinking from the pond. Since I love flowers, I added a few as well as a few bugs – B. like bugs. As with most of my drawings, I added some hills – ’cause they remind of home – Jamaica – I completed the piece with a few rocks. Now lets put them all together and see what we have…..
What do you think so far?
Now I need to print the image to fabric. I need to make the blanket 35×45 inches, but my wide format printer maxes out at 24 inches wide, so www.spoonflower.com to the rescue. I uploaded the file to there server and in less than 1 week I have this…
Here is a close up…
I am hoping to complete the blanket before she enters college. I will be working on it this week, check back next week for the completed blanket.
Wow, I’ve never heard of spoonflower.com — I’ll have to check it out. What a cute idea to print the image out onto fabric — I can think of a million fun things to do with that! Thanks for sharing!
That is so cute!
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I’ve never seen this before–downloading images to fabric. My mom will love this idea!
I’m bookmarking you so I can send her the idea!
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Oh wow, this is gorgeous. I can’t imagine all the work. What a beautiful and precious treasure this will be. I can’t wait to see it finished. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Ohhhh!! Your niece…what a sweetheart and how sad for her. The blanket is going to be such a surprise. And thanks for the link ….. I’ve never heard of this process before. Found you thru FMBT. Pam @ Sallygoodin
What an absolutely darling creation! It is bright & colorful & delightful for the eyes! Have not heard of this process … but then I can’t sew worth a stitch!
Have a lovely 4th!
TTFN ~ Marydon
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very nice… following you from FMBT
Fabulous!
My grandma had a favorite cow as a child and unfortunately the same thing happened. She got over it. I am sure that your niece will have a better understanding of food because of this. Did you get her a new kid? This craftis beautiful I love how you inported the images to fabric. So cool. She will love it
What a crafty lady you are! I love the idea of printing images onto fabric. The blanket, the pillows–very cool. I can visualize all sorts of quilting ideas here. Thanx for sharing these. Rosemary (Over 40 Follower)
I love your craft and even more so, I love how you helped out your niece. You have a kind heart.
I’m here from Follow Me Fridays. I’ll be back for inspiration.
Adorable colors!!
Hi, I’m Yoli from Apron Senorita. I come through Follow Friday 40 and Over. It’s so nice to meet you and I wish you a happy July 4th holiday.
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Althea, you know I am an animal lover and a strong supporter of Peta…I loved your story and your beautiful designs, however. My parents both grew up eating the things they raised in their yards, so I get it, BUT, I could never do it! Your neice could be my daughter! xo Liz