Have you tried to make Jessica Levitt's felt owl ornament? I highly recommend it. It's a hoot. Get it? A hoot! I know, lame-o. But I think it's funny. The only changes I made to her lovely pattern (found here) were to enlarge it by 25% and to use a little piece of fabric for the tummy instead of felt and ric-rac. It would be a shame for anything to leave the craft studio with out a little Full Moon Polkie on it, after all. Will I ever NOT be in love with the Full Moon Polkie? It's doubtful.
I'd like you to believe that I stitched this little hoot together snuggled into my couch on a peaceful Saturday morning with a symphony of lovely tunes floating through the air, a cup of cinnamon spice tea at my fingertips, and my kitty friend curled up by my side. But that would be a lie. In reality, I frantically stitched this little hoot together on a busy Saturday morning after I readied myself, but before Grizzly game day festivities began. While I was stitching it, I hissed at all who dared to interrupt me and growled at all who got too close. I needed to be focused. Attentive. Efficient. On task. This owl had to be put in the mail ASAP. If I did not successfully complete my mission, it would not reach my sweet mom on or before her birthday. There would be no handmade love in her gift. I couldn't have that! Yes, indeed, this was another of my infamous eleventh-hour stitching projects. Why, oh why, do I do this to myself? Can someone tell me?
I do plan on making a few more of these. Even in my heightened state of purpose, little hoot was fun to make. Hopefully the other owlies I make will be stitched in peace and tranquility. A girl can dream, right?
Have a lovely week,
Cassie
Just for the record--I did teach the triplets how to make these little owls the day before I made this one. There was music playing and joy abounding. I'm not all hisses and growls. Just sometimes.
Cutest little owl ever!! I just love him. Great job!
Posted by: Holly | November 16, 2010 at 11:13 AM
It's super-cute!
Posted by: Fiff | November 16, 2010 at 12:43 PM
You're SO funny! That's an adorable little owl. Do you think you'll EVER run out of polkie mooons? I sure hope not!
Posted by: thimbleanna | November 16, 2010 at 02:25 PM
This is super cute!
Posted by: Andrea | November 16, 2010 at 05:04 PM
The owl you created is adorable! Let's face it. Sometime if we don't have deadlines, projects will never get finished:)
Posted by: Sandra | November 16, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Ok .....that owl is adorable! We are in the process of making owls here and I believe one of these little cuties needs to be added to the list!! Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Penny | November 16, 2010 at 08:42 PM
That is very cute!
Posted by: Stephanie in Michigan | November 17, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Oh, I love his polka dot belly! I made another version, but def. like that belly!!
Posted by: [email protected] | November 17, 2010 at 02:31 PM
Beautiful!
Your story behind it made me laugh! Glad more people have those moments when you do something you should really be enjoying but due to lack of time, it becomes an enerving job. Still, afterwards, a load falls off your shoulders, you're the happiest person again because you got the job done and the sweet mom you really are is back!
Bye,
Marian
Posted by: marian | November 18, 2010 at 02:28 AM
Cute! I have this pattern, but cut up so I couldn't remember where I got it from; thanks for sharing. These are so cute that i am soon to have a flock! Here is one that I made:
http://craftypooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/felty-crafts.html
Posted by: Karen Chartier | November 18, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Oh, oh, OH! I do love this little Hoot Owl! I'm very taken with owls lately and so's my grandgirl so I might just have to get busy and try to make one! Thank you for sharing the link, Cassie.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | November 18, 2010 at 07:38 PM
If I had just seen the originals, I might not have paid it much attention, but your color scheme really works for me. I'm trying to get better at looking at the bare bones of a project and envisioning my own interpretation, but it's really not my strong suit.
Posted by: Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life | November 21, 2010 at 06:09 PM
I totally love the owl!
Posted by: karen | November 22, 2010 at 08:36 PM
CCCAAASSSIIEEE!!!
how the heck are you?
i haven't been around too much lately and just wanted to say hello.
your owl is adorable.
happy thanksgiving to you and yours!!
Posted by: brigette | November 24, 2010 at 11:23 PM
What a cutie, I have to confess, I'm addicted, after reading your post I made one, two, oh ok ten! So cute and easy, I don't think I'm finished yet....
Posted by: Brenda | November 28, 2010 at 03:46 PM
This is so cute. I went to the link and printed out the pattern then, the other night, I stitched one together. I love it! I think they ARE addictive. I think I'll make the next one in your colour combination of pink and green :) Thanks for sharing the link.
Posted by: Rachel | December 01, 2010 at 10:04 PM
These are adorable! Where did you find those felt colors, everything I have found is your basic colors.
Posted by: Amber | May 22, 2011 at 02:37 PM
THese are so so great! I am planning a pretend sleepover for all the night owls birthday party for my to be 5 yr old. I want to make one of these for my daughter as a stuffed animal. Going to the printer now! Kristy from www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kristy | February 12, 2012 at 02:31 PM
Hi,
I will do one :)
Thanks for the step by step. I will publish in my blog :)
Obrigada pelo passo a passo, vou publicar no meu blog :)
bjos
Posted by: Luciana | May 17, 2012 at 03:14 AM
Really cute and easy to make! I cut out an extra beak and used it as a tail. Also, to make it more xmasy, I embroidered beads to the belly instead of the ribbon. Thanks for this!!
Posted by: Melissa | November 11, 2012 at 06:57 AM