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I saw something similar to this owl in a recent copy of Simply Handmade and thought it would be perfect for this weeks challenge.

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Bird 1

Cut out three circles, using the ShapeCutter Template-Circles, as a stencil.

Two circles in the same fabric – this is the front and back and a different fabric for the wings.

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Bird 2

Cut the wing fabric in half.

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Bird 3

Place on top of one of the other circles and cut out the wing.  Using the circle as a template you can ensure that the wing will fit properly when you sew together.

Bird 4

I then trimmed both wings with Fiskars Pinking Shears for a more ruffled look.

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Bird 5

Sew the two circles together.  Also the wings and a small piece of ribbon for hanging.

Leave a gap and stuff with wadding.  Sew the hole.

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Bird 6

Add buttons for the eyes and small triangles for the ears and beak.

I then added flowers and seed beads to the bottom.  Ollie the Owl is now hanging next to some little bird houses….. :)

Caroline x



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10 Responses to “Monday Challenge – Bird ~ by Caroline Scattergood”

  1. Jayne Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 10:33 am

    I love owls and this one is a cutie xxx

  2. Beadmad Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Cute owl. One in Christmas colours would make a super tree decoration.

  3. Kaz Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    What a cute owl! Love those birdhouses too xx

  4. Kathy Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    Love this little fellow – what a cute idea, Caroline

  5. Sky Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    she’s beautiful caroline-love the mix of fabric and flowers :)

  6. ladymac1 Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Lovely! am gonna try this with my left overs!

  7. bertieuk Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I am a big fan of owls! Love this one. It is so cute!

  8. Karen50 Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I love this owl….much better than the one in the book! X

  9. SarahLP Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    How fab is this owl!! SO cute, love it!

  10. GISELLE Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 am

    That’s so pretty!

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