Another gift set, this one for baby Parker. The fabric is "2-D Zoo" by Alexander Henry, with a bit of leftover chambray at the cuff. Small prints really look great on small garments, a basic principle that I sometimes forget. I made the appliqué by enlarging a "p" on my computer and copying the letter. An initial is about the right level of personalization, in my opinion - it's obviously just for him but it doesn't broadcast his full name to the whole world.
Using a darker thread around the borders gives appliqués good definition and can highlight a color you like in the mix. Of course, it can also highlight all your little missteps around corners:
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