Scrappy Stash Busting Owl

Fiber & Textile Completed Projects
#1

This little guy came out just like I pictured in my head, which is always a win in my book!
I used up the leftover yarn and fiber filling from my other owl, mismatched coconut buttons I’ve had forever underneath a matching pair fancy Raku pottery buttons I got in a swap from @MistressJennie, and some cool bookshelf fabric I inherited several years ago from someone else’s ancient stash. I kind of love him. I have no idea what his future holds, he’s not a toy really (cuz, buttons) but he’s also not a curio cabinet kind of fella… for now he’s keeping the first owl company before she gets shipped off to her new home.

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I’m pleased with my immature hand stitching on his wings:

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And here’s a better look at the wing fabric:

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I used old stash craft felt to plump up his wings a bit and give them some stiffness.

Thanks for looking!

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50 Projects, Let's Do This! 2022
#2

He is a Character! Perfect stitching would take away from him.

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#3

Well, this fellow is delightful!

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#4

What a charmer! I love his mis-matched eyes and his wise-old-owl bookish wings.

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#5

He’s adorable! You did a great job! And the buttons are beautiful, but I honestly have no memory of them. Are you sure I sent them? Maybe I’m just going senile…

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#6

haha, well they do say “baby brain” is a thing. :slight_smile:

I feel like they were sent as an extra with the dragon shawl in the Madam Malkin swap. They are from a potter called MJ Wilkinson Pottery. But I could be wrong, it’s been a long time and my brain is creative. :slight_smile:

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#7

Thanks for the nice replies, everyone! I’m pretty pleased with him. And even more pleased that he’s my 3rd completed item of the new year and my intention to do a little crafting everyday has been maintained.

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#8

Cute!

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#9

This is adorable :heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:
Miniatures are the best in my opinion

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#10

The body yarn looks so soft. I love the style and tone of him. The book fabric was perfect for the wings. Score on using stash!

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#11

What a wise ole owl you’ve got going there.

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#12

Thank you!

#13

Very cute. And yay for all stash!!

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#14

Love this little guy!

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#15

Thank you!

#16

The button eyes are fabulous!

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#17

Thanks!

#18

Everything about this little critter is so perfect! The colors, the textures, the amazing mismatched wonky eyes just make for an adorable friend!

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#19

Thank you so much!

#20

:horse: YEEHAW! Your fantastic craft is one of this week’s Featured Projects! :cowboy_hat_face: