owls
September 27th, 2007
owls for luka, originally uploaded by elsiemarley.
If you have a blog that is even marginally related to crafts you must make a stuffed owl. This is the number one rule of craft blogs. You cannot break it. I tried. And here I am making frikken owls. And I’ve only had this blog for a week.These were made from Moonstitches tutorial, which I would link to if I knew how (here it is), and really they were a pleasure to make. They are for a new baby boy so I make them with rugged, little boy fabric: cordoroy, denim, wool, and canvas. It was a little bit of a pain when it came time to sew their beaks, as all the fabric was quite thick, but I like how they turned out (if I do say so myself). This was my first attempt at embroidery and it’s pretty wonky, but I had a damn good time doing it.
September 27th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
just lovely- I love the letters you’ve embroidered
September 28th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
I love this idea.I already liked the owls but the letters are a great touch!
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:32 am
I didn’t know it was the number one rule. I better get started! ;)
October 8th, 2007 at 11:31 am
I love the toys you’ve stitched. The owls are adorable!
October 10th, 2007 at 8:09 am
these are gorgeous! you have a really great eye for colour.
October 17th, 2007 at 12:53 am
I am addicted to these little owls to. I went on a long journey of trails and errors to figure out these cuties… then finally Moonstitches posted her tutorial. I made my first (real) one last night… pictures on my blog to come. Welcome to the crafting/blogging community. Definately adding you to my blog roll. :)
November 1st, 2007 at 2:46 am
LOL.. :-) your owls are very sweet…
November 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 am
[...] Why is everyone who tries their hand at toy making compelled to make an owl? Hell, I even made a couple myself. What is it about an owl that makes people want to immortalize it with fabric and polyfil? [...]
December 2nd, 2007 at 12:57 pm
That was your first attempt at embroidery?!!! WOW!!!!
January 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Oh no!!! I’m breaking the rule!
I need to make an owl this weekend.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:44 am
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