I have always been fascinated by animals. I love the patterns and designs on zebras, Giraffes, birds, along with the incredible colors as the sun highlights on their fur, hide or feathers. My son Ben and I would look through all kinds of animal encyclopedias when he was a small child, reading and gazing at all the animal pictures. I wanted this first Animal Collection be dedicated to my son Ben, who is now a Dr of Veterinary medicine. I created this Applique patterns to be an easy Weekend project for a grandparent, mother or friend to be hung in a Juvenile or Nursery room!