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pattern hack: jumbo hedgehog pillow

I hacked my own pattern to create an extra large version of the little happy hedgehog. After making a little doll to sit in her crib, I knew the baby would need just one more toy in there. The hedgehog is my favorite toy pattern that I made over a year ago. I even shared a post about the process of making the pattern just right. It is still one of my favorites to sew up. There’s another post about hedgehogs right here.

I had a bunch of extra polka dot fabric so I used that. It matches the back of the triangle quilt and Lena LOVES to stare at it! 

Original pattern:
The happy hedgehog 

How to hack it:
-Print pieces at 150% and tape together.
-Use fusible interfacing on the back of the fabric, I used fusible fleece interfacing to make it extra soft.
-Follow directions normally.
-Add a little bow if you want! 


The hedgehog pattern is available here, if you’re interested!

I’ll tell you more about the little doll soon! (She deserves her own post, too, right?)

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13 Comments

  1. liliana

    01/30 at 1:15 PM

    adorabile complimenti ,mi piace molto la copertina e molto carina lo visto in un post precedente pero non avevo tempo di scrivere ero di sfuggita,molto bello tutto a presto lili

  2. Rebecca Conger

    01/30 at 1:27 PM

    What is it about polka dots that captures babies’ attention. I made a smock out of a polka dot print and the 3 month old I watch loves staring at it. She even bursts into a great big smile.

  6. Stef

    01/30 at 6:04 PM

    Love everything about that hedgehog – and how cute is Lena with her bow next to hedgehog with her bow?? So sweet!

  7. Heidi

    01/30 at 6:44 PM

    Can’t wait to see more about the doll! It is ADORABLE, Kate! Love everything you make <3 <3

  8. Rachel

    01/30 at 8:44 PM

    I love it. The polka dots and the bow have me sold. I think this might be the perfect addition to my daughter’s crib. :) And the doll! On my to do list too. I plan on using scraps from her quilt for that…just have to finish the quilt first!