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Owl Pillow

March 7, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 31 Comments

I love public holiday Mondays! The extra day makes all the difference. To be honest, I wasn’t really sure why we have a public holiday in March called Labour Day but I now realise it is celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers (I can’t argue with that!). I put my time to good use this morning in the sewing room while the teens did their homework.

Sarah mentioned that she would love an owl cushion to match her room so it was fun to sew one up. I based it on a pattern I found at The Sewing Republic, with a few alterations.

After I took the photo, I realised my stuffing skills need a bit of work – it has been a while since I made any softies.

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  1. Handmade says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:41 am

    Totally cute!!

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  2. Leonie says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:11 am

    oh I love it!!! So sweet. My girls have been asking me to make them owl softies…

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  3. **Anne** says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I love owls and this little fellow totally does it for me. SO CUTE!
    Anne xx

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  4. MadCraftyMama says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:19 am

    What a gorgeous owl!! Sarah’s room must be so well coordinated!

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  5. dutch sisters says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:30 am

    What a lovely owl pillow! I love it!

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  6. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Looks perfect to me! He’s a real cutie.

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  7. Jodie says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:08 am

    The colour combo is gorgeous and the owl design is very cute!

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  8. Patchwork and Play says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Ah- the 8 hour day! A celebration of ‘work for 8, sleep for 8 and play for 8″!!!! Pretty irrelevant nowadays! Our holiday is next week. The owl cushion is very sweet! Thanks for the link too!

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  9. Roseanne says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:25 am

    How cute is that owl I just love it .

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  10. De says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Oh so very cute!

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  11. sewkalico says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:34 am

    It’s gorgeous! I bet Sarah’s glad she’s got such a clever Mum!

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  12. suzitee says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:51 am

    A co-ordinated owl…such a clever use of your Bliss offcuts! Totally gorgeous Lisa.

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  13. notyet100 says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:17 am

    pillow looks so cute

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  14. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Happy Labor Day! We “celebrate” this day in September. Sweet Owl.

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  15. Vickie says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:30 am

    Very cute owl! I love it!

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  16. bears footprints says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:59 am

    i think your owl is just a toot he he and your stuffing looks fine from here x well done helen x

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  17. Terriaw says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:13 am

    that is the cutest owl stuffie! I love the colors you put together to make up his body and wings and feet. A great addition to Sara’s fabulous room!

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  18. Janellybelly says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Me likey the owl, might have to make one at craft!

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  19. Thimbleanna says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Very Cute Lisa — that little owl is just perfect with Sarah’s quilt!

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  20. Michele says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:39 am

    So cute!

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  21. Silver Strands says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:45 am

    I have NEVER seen anything CUTER than that owl pillow!

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  22. Betty Lou says

    March 7, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Your owl pillow is a hoot!

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  23. The Pinkhouseladies says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    So lovely and cute

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  24. Elissa says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    How cute! I just love owls!

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  25. crafty things says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    A beautiful owl with nice whimsical eyes to brighten any space.

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  26. Lillabilly says

    March 7, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    I have been looking for a sweet and simple owl pattern for AGES and today the universe (and you!) have provided!! Thanks so very much for posting this and the link for your inspiration. It’s absolutely perfect.

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  27. K-Sue says

    March 7, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    I think we are going to make some of these – don’t tell my daughter’s upcoming birthday friends!

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  28. alioop says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Love the cushion.
    Went to the web site and have downloaded the pattern.
    Can’t wait to make an owl!

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  29. lisette says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    But the owl is beautiful! I love it.

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  30. em's scrapbag says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:57 am

    This little owl is adorable.

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  31. pocieszna says

    March 18, 2011 at 11:53 am

    love owl :D:D

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