the truth of the story
October 09, 2012
I wanted to come clean about something, especially with it being Donktober and all. You see this little fellow in the fabric above? Well, when I drew it, it was my interpretation of a horse. Yes, a horse. But, somehow along the way, his official title became a “donkey.” Anyhow, it’s left me a bit frazzled because I’m now determined to draw a horse that looks like a horse. I sit and stare at the little fellow trying to figure out what I could have done to make him look more horsey-er. I apologize to all the horses for letting you down, I’ll try to do better. In the meantime, if you’d like to win a half yard of each of the donkey prints. Leave a comment. One random winner will be selected. Deadline to enter is next Wednesday, October 16th at midnight (CST). Happy Donktober! Thank you to Erin for inviting me to participate in Donktober!
(photo by Kelle)
A perfectly sweet little donkey too! Your fabrics are always inspiring.
Haha… But I still think that it’s a horse ^_^
I would love to win! I LOVE your designs!
Too cute either way!
I think it looks like a cute little pony 🙂
I love these little donkeys.. they are so cute and colorful! I’m sure the horses don’t mind.
I love your fabric and your donkeys:)
Super cute donkey-horse-giraffe! (My first thought was giraffe!) Love all your designs, no matter how they are interpreted!
Well, I think they look like horses…does that make me a donkey?
I think they look pretty horse-y!
It could not be sweeter <3
Just love all your designs. Horse, donkey doesn’t matter because its still super cute. I can’t get enough of you fabric. Thank you!!
I think a horsey face would be longer and thinner, right? No matter what, he’s adorable!
Very cute horses/donkeys. I love your designs . . . they’re all adorable. Thanks for the chance.
I thought slightly giraffe-like too – but adorable and great colours whether horse or donkey!
Adorable design as always! Ahhhh…. What to make with it?!
I love your designs and I’m so happy I found your fabric at fabric depot. I would love to win the adorable donkeyfabric and I hope that I can participate although I live in Sweden.
The fabric turned out great either way – so cute! Love the colorways.
Too cute! Horse/ donkey, I don’t care- I still want some 🙂
I would love to do a donkey skirt for my 3 year old girl….
I think it’s the fun colours that make them donkeys, somehow horses seem more staid to me.
I love your horse/donkey. He is very cute – and I love a cute donkey!! In real life, I think they are adorable – those big eyes and ears and just everything!! Super fabric – my fingers are crossed!
So cute…..a little horkey! Thanks for the chance to board them.
I love these little donkey/horses (honkeys?). So cute in such bright colours! What’s not to love?! Thanks for the giveaway!
you are forgiven.
That’s the thing about art, everyone has a different interpretation. Nonetheless, these horses are really cute!
Whether a donkey/horse/ whatever, he’s still super-cute! Thanks for the chance to win, I do love your designs 🙂
Penny
I think he is a horse. His ears are too small for a donkey. Oh well whatever he is he is very cute. Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win.
I think you’ve drawn a very fine horse 🙂 and a super cute one at that! thanks for the giveaway.
My husband & I own three donkeys and two horses…I showed them these fabrics and they suggested you make the mane and tail a bit longer and have a stripe down their muzzle 🙂 Your fabrics are sweet regardless of how they are interpreted – I’d love to win – thanks for the chance!
I am not so sure that it does not look like a horse but horse (or donkeys) do not come in these colors! Just saying….I still think they are so adorable and would look look great in my I Spy quilt! Please please pleases pick me!!
Lovely fabrics as usual. I would love to get my hands on these. They would make a wonderful quilt.
I love all your designs. These are super cute. I think it looks like a horse:)
I love it. So sweet.
So, so cute, as usual!
I think the fabric is adorable and I say it’s a horse!
Still love ’em and think they are adorable – like all your drawings!
They are so cute whether they have an identity crisis or not:) love your work!
First and foremost, your fabrics are so sweet and inspiring to me. YOU are the designer, and like when I design garments, there is no “rule” when we design! That is our choice! My mom always said that to me to keep me from getting stuck in a rut.
I think that if you were seriously worried about changing the look of the animal, perhaps the muzzle should be a tad smaller. Silly to me, I love them just the way they are!
Keep up the incredible work!
Thanks!
I think it’s adorable! I think it looks like a horse. Donkeys have linger ears 😉 either way I love it along with everything else you design! Thanks!!
I love the donkeys even more knowing the story 😉
He is absolutely darling.
Don’t feel bad, I thought it was a horse too. No matter, they are too cute!
I think they are cute, whatever they are! And I love the color choices. Thanks for the give away!
Thanks for sharing your story, and either way they are adorable! Though I think they do look a bit more like a horse than a donkey!
At least the donkey/horse has the correct number of appendages – your drawing skills have surpassed mine by eons.
Hilarious….I thought it was a horse too. Adorable!
I would love to win , my 3 yr old is in love with these fabrics (of course she believes they are horses) belensmama@gmail.com
As a Democrat, I’m just fine with calling those adorable creatures donkeys!
They look like horses to me!
They are adorable donkeys! If it helps my kids thought my sketch of a donkey was a horse too!
Looks horsey to me! but I love it!!
I think they look like horses. To me donkeys would have longer ears. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the chance to maybe win some.
I think a horse’s snout would not be so broad. Otherwise, good job.
I would have thought horse, or even giraffe. Adorably cute, either way!
That’s such a relief; I thought they looked more like horses, too! 🙂
I think he looks like a horse, but maybe a little more mane? Would love to have them to play with?
Whether they’re horses, or donkeys, they are extremely adorable! Love all your stuff 🙂
I thought they were horses, but if it bothers you maybe their faces could be a little longer and less wide.
I think they are adorable! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
I love this fabric! It would make something cute for my little man. And I thought it was a horse when I first saw the fabric 🙂
hehe, thanks for sharing your tre confession 🙂 whatever he is called, he is darn cute. thanks for the giveaway!
At least they’re in the same family! I love this donkey.
Lovely fabrics, cute ‘horskey’!
Cute fabric!
Whatever they are called… they are adorable!
Love them anyway! Thanks for the chance to win these lovely donkey prints! A great chance to stock up and add to my already ginormous Ann Kelly Stash ;o)
Looks like a horse to me… but don’t donkeys have longer ears? Anyway, I think they are the sweetest and I hope I win some!!!
It could be either a donkey or a horse but either way it made me smile, and after all isn’t that what looking at fabric is suppose do. It make me happy and that’s the important thing.
Looks like a horse to me! Maybe it is the shape of the head? Not sure why everyone thought donkey….
It sure is cute, whether it is a horse or a donkey!
I thought it was a horse when I first looked at it. I agree; it is the shape of it’s head. But they are cute – just like all your work!
I live on a horse ranch in S CA. We have a lot of horses ~ quite a variety of reg horses, shetland ponies, miniature horses, a miniature donkey, a regular donkey, cats & dogs. Your wonderful fabric with your interpretation of a horse looks like a horse to me!!
Im loving Donktober!! Thank you for the giveaway, and don’t be too hard on yourself, its a well known fact that donkeys are easier to draw than horses!
I think your fabric is super cute!
Whether it’s more like a donkey or a horse, it’s still very cute.
Hugs
Naomi
So, I shouldn’t tell you that my 2yo son just saw the picture and said, “Giraffe!” Lol, horse… donkey… still very cute!
I love the horses/donkeys – I actually think the green ones look like horses, and the blue ones look more like donkeys! It doesn’t make sense, since they’re all shaped the same, but somehow they look different to me. Anyway, I like them all!
Horses… Donkeys… they are so closely related. If I tried to draw either, it would probably look like a platypus 🙂 I would love to win some of your adorable fabric!!
OMG!!!!!!! I LOVE these donkeys! I cannot say anything about drawing because I can barely draw a circle!!!!
hahaha, donktober? that’s awesome! my favorite is the one with the green stripes.
So super cute! I love these little donkeys – it is okay they started out as horses 🙂
I have never been able to draw horses, I always make their faces too short, but I have an 8 year old daughter who captures the beauty of horses, she just gets it! I’m glad you didn’t get it right before, because then we wouldn’t have these gorgeous donkey fabrics!
Donkey or horse – doesn’t matter! Simply adorable and I love this little guy in all his colors!
This fabric is adorable. When I first saw it, I thought Horse. So, it will be interesting to see how you turn them into a donkey! 🙂
This fabric is adorable. When I first saw it I thought it was a horse. So, it will be interesting to see how you turn it into a donkey! 🙂
I actually thought these were giraffes! But whatever they are supposed to be, I love them and would love to use them!
Equine Delights with no horsing around or making asses out of the joy of quilting. Just delightful, bright funfilled materials to delight the senses and allow creativity to flow
Definitely a horse, the neck is too long for a donkey! Whatever they are, they’re really really cute!
So so cute! And you are fabulous…no matter if you can’t draw a horse. For the record, I can’t either.
Bless you! Far, far better than any of my drawing attempts so I think it’s great!
Looks horsey to me. I would have made the ears longer for a donkey. But it’s cute, no matter what they call it.
What a colorfully animal!! Only the person who draw it will know what is it.. Looks like zebra but with colorful stripes. Horse, donkey or zebra all got similar looks..
hi Kelle, i loved your design. horsey or donkey it looks with colorful and pretty patterns! When I get this giveaway I want to do some quilt for my little boy!
I think it looks like a horse! Either way it is adorable and I would love to cut some up! 🙂
All the donkeys are way too cute!
Love these little critters be they horseys or donkeys
I look again it looks like donkey. cute and colorful donkeys!! Great design!
Horses, donkeys, apples, oranges!!!
No matter how you look at them or what you want to call them, these little guys are so sweet!
Thank you for the chance 🙂
Maybe the horses are disappointed, but I am guessing the donkeys are loving their new-found glory. As are the fabric lovers. 🙂
Adorable donkeys, I particularly love the bright pink ones. Thanks for the chance.
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I think your drawing is sweet! I would love some of this cuteness! thank you!
those are very cute donkeys 🙂 I am so not an artist so to make them less donkeyish and more horseish I have no idea!!!
Donkey, horse, … Does it even matter when it’s so cute??
I agree – doesn’t matter what you call it – it’s CUTE! 😉
Cute design!! I wish I can have the fabric to try out quilts for my baby.