New this week Carousel It's known by many names: a whirligig, a carry-us-all, a spinning jinny, and a merry-go-round. In France it's called a "maneges de chevaux de bois" and the Dutch call it a "stoomcaroussel." Whatever the name, one fact is plain: There are certainly a lot of ways to say "fun." The late 1800s saw the birth of hundreds of carousels across the world, with beautiful hand-carved horses and mysterious and exotic creatures. Adventurous souls could board for a small fee and take their imaginations and fancy for a rich and wild ride. This week we're pleased to present delightful carousel designs that will take your creativity for a spin. A polar bear, llama, rooster, prancing pig, peacock, and more colorful creatures are bedecked in fancy bridles and saddles. New carousel shirt sets sport carousel pony pocket toppers and festive balloon collar tips and button plackets. And a four seasons depiction of carousel horses lets you enjoy the magic and glory of the carousel all year long. These designs are wonderful for garments and room decorations, or work into a festive quilt for carousel lovers. And now we invite you aboard the carousel, so we can take you for a spin. Please wait for the ride to come to a complete stop before you dismount - and enjoy the new designs!
A bold polar bear, adorned in colorful saddle and decorations, plods along the Merry-Go-Round.
Available in two sizes: 6.80"X4.76" and 3.85"X2.70"
This carousel frog is smartly dressed in a top hat and coat, and leaps his way along the Merry-Go-Round. Remember to experiment with color to match your personal preference and taste - this little frog would look smashing in a red or purple coat.
Available in two sizes: 4.86"X5.14" and 3.65"X3.85"
A proud peacock, with magnificent tail and elegant coloring, needs little adornment to be well-dressed for a carousel.
Available in two sizes: 4.79"X6.76" and 2.74"X3.85"
A sassy rooster, with saddle matching bright come and wattle, struts his stuff around the carousel.
Available in two sizes: 4.86"X6.03" and 3.12"X3.85"
When riding a carousel with a fire-breathing dragon, it's best to ride behind rather than in front. The dragon has been digitized with a unique cross-hatch fill that adds wonderful texture and interest to garments and projects.
Available in two sizes: 4.87"X5.08" and 3.72"X3.85"
A carousel rabbit bounds around the merry-go-round dressed in a flower-accented saddle and coat.
Available in two sizes: 4.80"X5.23" and 3.55"X3.85"
A two-humped camel sports a brightly-colored saddle blanket and bridle for his ride on the carousel.
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X5.11" and 3.64"X3.83"
This kangaroo is ready to jump to the task of being the best-dressed aboard the carousel. His saddle and blanket feature elegant swirls of gold metallic thread.
Available in two sizes: 4.83"X6.16" and 3.06"X3.89"
A dolphin wears a colorful saddle and bridle as he leaps up and down on the merry-go-round. Satin stitches curl and crest on his body to simulate waves.
Available in two sizes: 5.91"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.15"
A calm and cool seahorse is just the thing to to ride in elegant style. The chest and stomach feature a unique pattern fill to simulate watery bubbles. Two-tone shading adds depth and texture to this back.
Available in two sizes: 4.83"X5.09" and 3.68"X3.85"
A mighty elephant is bedecked in festive purple, green, and gold. Striped cuffs coordinate with the saddleblanket and cap.
Available in two sizes: 4.78"X5.07" and 3.64"X3.85"
Notice how the use of light and dark oranges, as well as a different stitch direction and width, gives the illusion of delicate fabric draped and creased around the llama's neck and hindquarters.
Available in two sizes: 4.83"X6.78" and 2.75"X3.86"
An eager deer is ready to bounce and prance around the carousel.
Available in two sizes: 3.84"X4.79" and 3.07"X3.85"
A roaring tiger jumps and lunges around the merry-go-round.
Available in two sizes: 4.80"X5.05" and 3.65"X3.84"
A prancing pig leaps up and down, cloaked in a festive and colorful saddle.
Available in two sizes: 6.81"X4.78" and 3.85"X2.72"
The 15 carousel animals are now available in a value pack. Get all 15 designs for only $22.97 - that's just $1.53 per design! Click on the images or links below, choose your format, and add the pack to your basket.
Click here for the 5 x 7 size
Click here for the 4 x 4 size
A carousel horse is framed by ornate and decorative swirls and cornered by fleur-de-lis in this carousel horse portrait design.
Available in two sizes: 6.53"X6.51" and 5.87"X5.86"
Sew the magic of the merry-go-round on shirts to spark up your wardrobe. Each shirt set contains a button placket, pocket top, two collar tips, and a feature design. Just $6.97 for the set! Click on the links or pack images below, select the format, and add the pack to your basket. Or, choose from individual designs below. Click here for free shirt set placement instructions
Click here for the 5 x 7 adult size
Click here for the 4 x 4 child size
Balloon Button Placket
Carousel Horse Pocket Topper
.78"X2.25"
Available in two sizes: 2.86"X2.99" and 2.29"X2.39"
Balloon Collar Tips
Carousel Shirt Set Feature
Collar tip: .76: x .75" Collar tip - mirror: .76"X.75"
Available in two sizes: 5.53"X4.80" and 3.87"X3.34"
Bring the magic of carousel horses to your home any time of year. A series of four new horse designs contain seasonal elements so that you can match the art to your wardrobe or home decor. This spring carousel horse jumps over delicate daisy blossoms.
Available in two sizes: 4.82"X5.49" and 3.42"X3.85"
A summertime carousel horse leaps over hearty sunflowers.
Available in two sizes: 4.81"X5.60" and 3.32"X3.85"
An autumn carousel horse is decorated with fall leaves, corn, and a pumpkin.
Available in two sizes: 4.83"X5.61" and 3.33"X3.85"
A frosty wintertime carousel horse has a saddle decorated with snowflakes, and rides atop snow-covered pine boughs and cones.
Available in two sizes: 4.79"X5.74" and 3.26"X3.87"
Get all four carousel seasons designs in a value pack - just $5.97 for the pack! That's just $1.49 per design. Click on the links or images below, choose the format, and add the pack to your basket.
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