Make an owl stuffie! (so cute!) 04.06.2011
I love owls. Did I mention how stinkin' cute they are? I've been noticing owls of all shapes and sizes snuggling their way into the hearts of many crafty bloggers lately - they're all over the place. Recently, I came across this owl stuffie tutorial from Ruth at Hammer & Thread and I knew I had to try and make him. So I did! Lookit' those big eyes!
I've been wanting to make a stuffie/softie for quite a while now, but was too intimidated to try. My sewing skills aren't exactly pro, however I found him fairly easy to make. I might even say I had a hoot doing it! (had to). Some parts were definitely tricky; I had a lot of issues pinning and sewing the curves of the backside and tail together, but it came together eventually. There was accidental puckering involved, which looks mostly on purpose. :OP
In the end I was surprised how well he turned out. A big monster thanks to Ruth for the pattern. If you want to make him too, go grab the printable pattern here.
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What people are saying...
No way does this look like your first one! Too cute!
I love this! I love owls!!! Our next babies room with be done in them :o) I'm Kassandra by the way, from http://coffeeandtheirkisses.blogspot.com I've been a following for a bit. I just got around to commented and introducing myself. I will be making this when I am feeling better. I'd love to see you over at my little home if you get the chance. xo
It turned out so cute! Great job!
This came out really great. I love your fabrics. Makes me a little sad that I gave my turquoise one away. I hope it made it to a good home. I gave it away through the Toy society. Thanks for linking to me.
I love the way you did the little wings. Cute, Cute. I also love your coasters. Following along the wkend hop.
Very cute! I am stopping by from the Friday Blog Hop! I am your newest follower! I cannot wait to read more. I hope you will stop by and follow me back :) http://divvyupdiva.blogspot.com/
Oh I am SO making this!!!
SO CUTE! I love the colors you used! I also wanted to tell you I awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award you can check it out here http://chocolatedroolandkisses.blogspot.com/2011/04/versatile-blogger-award.html Crystal
What a cute Owl.. I'm your newest follower over from Hop Along Friday blog hop. Hope you can stop by sometime. I'd love for you to link up with us on Show Off Your Crafty Side blog hop. http://thepurplefroggieclaystuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/show-off-your-crafty-side-blog-hop-week_12.html Have a great day!! Cindy
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This is adorable! Super cute!
So cute! I love the fabric.
This one i totally adorable!!! I´m making one at this moment...it´ll be fun to see if it could get as cute as yours...Hardly think so...:)
Can't believe this was your first one, it looks great and is so cute! You can totally take on a slipcover. It's all the same techniques just on a bigger scale. Good luck!
Sometimes non-standard due to you - this is very constructive !
Billie! Where are you?!?!? :) I love this owl and I fully intend on making one of these for my sweet pregnant friend's future babes! Hope you're doing well!!!
This is so cute. I love it! I really like the combination of fabrics.
Hi Billie I´ve made three of them so far, but I´ve only been able to keep one for myself. I´ll try to get a photo of that one published at my blog. I really turned out cute...
Nice post about Billie Monster / Blog. I am very impressed with the time and effort you have put into writing this story. I will give you a link on my social media blog. All the best!
Finally got around to making one! Love it! http://stephchows.blogspot.com/2011/10/owls.html
What do you think?