Vigo Vulture Applique Pattern

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Meet Vigo - a cute vulture with the hint of a smile.

This is exclusively available as a PDF pattern, delivered instantly and ready to print onto letter-size paper or fusible adhesive sheets. No shipping costs and no waiting!

With detailed instructions, step by step photos, and video tutorials, this versatile pattern is easy enough for beginners. Use it to make quilts, pillows, wall hangings, tote bags and more!

Perfect for an animal or safari-themed nursery or kids room.

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Buy any four individual block applique patterns, get the fifth free. Discount is applied automatically. Find all the individual block patterns here.

This pattern is included in the deeply discounted Safari #2 pattern bundle.

Pattern Details

Pattern includes:

  • A digital pattern delivered by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)
  • SVG file for use with electric cutting machines
  • Full-sized applique pattern templates so there’s no enlarging needed
  • Reversed and exploded appliqué pattern to print directly onto freezer paper or fusible adhesive. No tracing! 
  • Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – you’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right.
  • Video showing how to assemble the block from start to finish, both with and without a light box to guide placement.
  • Links to additional videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. 
  • Links to additional patterns (free ones!) for finished projects you can make using your pattern.

Size

The block finishes at 10" square. 

Difficulty

This is an easy project, great for beginners.

I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - all done on the machine. Shiny Happy World also has videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods.

Materials Needed

You can find links to sources for many of my favorite tools and supplies here.

For a single block you'll just need an 11" square of fabric and some scraps for the applique. You'll also need a sheet of fusible adhesive. I use Heat & Bond Lite for all my quilts.

If you're making a quilt in one of my most popular sizes, here are recommended fabric amounts needed.

Crib Size (50" square)

  • 3 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 7 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
  • 2 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 1/2 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 1/2 yard binding fabric

Napping Size (50" x 60")

  • 3 1/3 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 8 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
  • 4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 1/2 yard binding fabric

Twin Size (70" x 90")

  • 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 16 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
  • 5 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 5/8 yard binding fabric

You'll find materials lists for additional quilt layouts and sizes here.

Permissions

This pattern is not available for commercial resale. That means you may not copy and sell or digitally distribute the pattern or any variation of the pattern. 

For information about selling something you make using my designs, please see this post.

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Marie-Claude BARAL
j'aime beaucoup !

simple à faire mais super effet . Je l'ai utilisé pour faire un tapis d'éveil en agrandissant la taille et en mettant plus de gouttes d'eau dans des tissus differents .

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Christina
So cute and easy!

I am working on a quilt for my newest grandbaby. The vulture was perfect for the safari animal quilt. I girled it up a bit with a flower since we are having our first girl. Thanks for the easy pattern and instructions, Wendy!

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Heather Spear-Morris
Love these patterns

These patterns are so fun to make and super easy.

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Claire Renor
Page two of alphabet zoo

I love this week man to bits. I couldn't wait to dive into my scrap box to find just the right bits. Such clear instructions on the pattern. I love how there is so much information to make sure that the completed project id beautiful. Here are my page pairs.

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Wendy Garmon
Safari bundle

I purchased the Safari bundle and have completed two quilts in a very short time. The instructions and pattern detail is amazing. I love that at any time you need a quick tutorial on anything, you can always go back to Wendi's very well explained videos for guidance.

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Celia
Happy with Ellen. My first applique attempt.

My grandson loves elephants and Ellen was no disappointment.

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Lynne Losurdo
Made the cutest baby gift!

I can’t wait to use this again. It was so fun!

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Barbara Hopkins
Zulima zebra is a cutie

This is my second foray into applique. My first was with the pups. I was initially intimidated by all the stripes, but she is so cute! Next up: the tiger with even more stripes! Look at how cute she is!!! With her little stripes and happy face and sweet little smile. 😊

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Brenda Meshak
Easy, fast and cute!

This quilt block is easy to put together and is so cute.

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Jody Cefola
Perfect cheeky camel

This pattern was perfect to capture a cheeky camel I rode while in the Australia outback for a memory quilt I’m making. It pairs well with Korbin the Koala. Both are cute and easy to make

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Shirley Helm
Fun pattern

This was so much fun to make and easy too!

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Mary Bengel
Fun pattern!

I used this to make a wall hanging for a meerkat obsessed friend and it turned out so cute! Great pattern for using up little scraps of fabric.

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Andrea Rason

I've only made one of these so far, its a learning curve but I'm pleased with my first ever applique.

It's still not finished but getting there. :)

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Brenda

Beautiful. Easy download. Reasonably priced. Great instructions!

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Carol LaRose
Outstanding website

The appliqués are adorable! Wendi has inspired me to make twin quilts for my guest room for the grandkids. The theme will be my Grandparents home and will have appliqués of birds, flowers, critters, and fun. With of course HUGS in the middle!

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Kathryn Boseman
I Love all things Shiny Happy World

I know how important feedback is. The challenge is that I order a pattern that speaks to me but I may not make it for quite some time...years even:) but it feels irresponsible to review something I haven't actually "used" yet.

Here's what I can say. I have used enough SHW patterns that I know I can always count on a quality product that is well written with easily understood instructions that are appropriate for all skill levels. They are full of pictures as well as additional resources for supplies and videos!

They are tools that can be used to create a beautiful project as outlined or as inspiration to create and blend your own vision.

I love them all!

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FAY STORY
GINNY is perfect!

...... I'm really not sure what review content means, but let's just say I love all of your critter applique patterns.

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Kathleen Zapfel
Orly Ostrich

Absolutely adorable!! I love almost all of the applique animals I've tried, but this is one of my favorites. Easy to do, too!

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Sonya Hampton
The most fun I've had in a long time

I've made several of these fantastic patterns for a baby quilt. SO easy to follow and just SO cute!!
I can't wait to finish this quilt and start a new one.
Your designs are just AMAZING Wendy. Once I've gifted the quilt, I will post photos. The most fun I've had in the longest time 🌟🌟🌟

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Marsha Land

Corbin the Camel Applique Pattern

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Kim
Ginny Giraffe

Wendi was so helpful as my download didn’t work due to my mistake, she took the time to fix it and sent me the download. I was so grateful and can’t wait to applique my Giraffe quilt. Along with the download there was so much helpful instruction's So a very big thank you Wendi.

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Paula

So cute and the instructions were superior to the usual ones that come with patterns. Have bought from this vendor before. She never disappoints

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Dipti

This pattern is absolutely adorable and oh my I love the love the effort you have taken with the extremely detailed instructions too! The links are a treasure trove of information. You inspired me to take the plunge and I am gathering all my fabrics together to make a start! Just one block but it has opened up the world of quilting for me!! THANK YOU

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Darcy Moore

Excellent!

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Ailie

So simple to make but also so cute!

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Judi
Chad Chimpanzee Applique Pattern

Another adorable pattern by the amazing Wendy!

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Doris Kral

Ich liebe Wendy's Vorlagen
schnell und einfach nachzumachen, einfach perfekt