Sunday, October 21, 2012

Meet Mr. Owl

I've finished the pincushion for the swap I joined over on Threadbias. I had it finished some time ago, but was slacking on taking the pictures. Yep, I'm a slacker. ;)

When I was brainstorming, the first thought that crossed my mind when I signed up was that I wanted to do an owl pinnie. I've made another and they're a bit addicting....to say the least....and just so darn cute! I had a couple other ideas and was willing to go in a totally different direction if my partner was against owls (*gasp*) or wanted something different. But after speaking with her, I found out she wasn't an owl hater (at least I don't think she is lol) and she loved all things fall. Owls are fall~ish...right?? So, on with the owl plan!

Mr. Owl
Mr. Owl

After sorting it all out, I made this little guy. Isn't he just adorable?! He's tiny and colorful and I just love how well he came together. He has since been sitting on my sewing desk and kept me and my own little owl pinnie company. He's such a hoot! ;)

As I sat sewing one evening, late into the night, he suddenly looked up at me with those big ole' eyes of his and pleaded...don't stab me please!! (It was late so I could be mistaken, but I swear I heard him sniffle) My heart went out to the little guy. My own owl pinnie tried to calm him, but it wasn't happening so I decided I had do something for him. And I did, I made him a nest! :)

Mr. Owl on his perch
Mr Owl on his perch. I made the bottom different just in case he gets in trouble and needs to blend in!

Heh. Okay. It turned out a little larger than I had originally planned....maybe it's more like a branch than a nest...erm, a log even. LOL

In my defense it was late so thinking out the measurements in my head may not have been wise. Oh well. Now the little guy has his very own log to sit on and his new owner can safely stick all those pesky pins in the 'log' and he will stay safe and stab free. I was going to attach him, but didn't. This way he'll be more mobile...you know, in case he needs to stretch his wings or something. He's a very happy little owl now...no more late night sniffling!

When I originally posted that I had joined the swap I said that I had another idea in my head that just wouldn't leave. When I thought about doing the owl, I got a picture in my head of a reverse appliqued owl with colorful strips as the peek-thru fabric. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to make a needle book. Needle books and pinnies just seem to go together.

Needlebook collage

Here's what I ended up with. Figured I would send it as an extra little goodie in my partner's box. :) So, this little needle book will keep little Mr. Owl company on his trip to my partner. Hope she likes them!!

Package for Okle


13 comments:

  1. Love the write up and LOVE all of them...you have one lucky swap partner!!

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  2. Owl-love it!!!!! The needle book is scrumptious.........

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  3. Lucky swap partner! The owl is very well made and he has an ample nest (owls can be fussy about that you know), but the needlebook really rocked my socks! Beautiful job on the reverse applique!

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    1. LOL He certainly is a fussy little thing. ;)

      Thanks for your kind words!

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  4. I am the lucky swap partner and my little owl made it safe and sound today. He is truly adorable I wouldn't be able to stick him with pins either so I'm glad you included the nest. The needle book (and pins)was an awesome bonus! You did such a good job Angela you have inspired me. I'm ready to branch out with my little owl to keep me company and sew, sew, sew! Thanks again!

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    1. You're so very welcome Okle and I'm glad you liked your package! I know he found a good home (someone else who will love him and be sucked in with his sad owl eyes and not stick him with pins! He was very nervous about that as you know. ROFL)

      If he's keeping you company and inspiring you to sew more...well, job well done I'd say. :)

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  5. Your needle book is on my "to try" list, and has been since I started wanting to quilt. I absolutely love it!

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    1. Thank you Silsbee! They're actually fairly easy and a very good beginner project. If you need a tute, let me know and I'll get you some links. :)

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  6. These are ADORABLE! Love them!! <3

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    1. Thanks! They're addicting...my little flock(?) is growing lol :D

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  7. These are ADORABLE! Love them!! <3

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