This group of critter stethoscope covers is unique in that
they are made from fabric that I purchased at an estate auction. The lady was a quilter, and I am sure her
original intention was to make a quilt to keep some family member warm and
comfortable. I feel that she would be
pleased with what I did with her tucked away fabric.
Because these at made from treasured fabric remnants the
number available of each color varies greatly from as few as one to five. All fabric has been prewashed. Finished
covers can be machine washed and thrown in the drier. These covers fit both single and double
tubed stethoscopes.
The critter stethoscope covers made their debut
at a 2011 Christmas Art Gallery! Needless to say …they were the most popular
items, and definitely a great conservation starter.
I can’t remember how I started making the covers. They were probably a request…..everything
else resulted from someone asking if I could make a particular item. I try to create different critter designs
each year. The 2011 designs were the
puppy & tiger, 2012 designs: elephant & giraffe, 2013 designs: painted
pony & kitty. This year’s design
will be a hound doggie! I have to
smile when someone ask if instead of a tiger if I could I make an owl or
another animal. Oh if it was that
easy! These critter designs are the
results of an art teacher (Cathie), home ec. teacher (me), and an embroidery
template designer Lorraine@canstralian.com in Canada. It takes months to get these critters ready
to find a good home.
Since 2011 over 100 have been sold and they found new homes
all over the world! All of the critters
are listed on www.myscap.etsy.com. along with positive reviews like the one
below.
*****REVIEWS******
"Such a cute little guy. I love it so much! I'm going
to buy more. Fits my Littmann stethoscope perfectly as if it was custom made!
Fabric and stitch is durable, and I received it a lot sooner than I thought! I
can't wait to see all the smiles this little guy is going to bring!!! Thank you
Pat for creating such a lovable addition I can use in the nursing world!!"
- Davina
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