unfinished projects

Another great gift!

 

I found these in a basket. I forgot all about them. I started making them a couple months ago then put them away...I discovered them this morning. Perfect timing too! This will make a great gift. Although I could use hot pads myself.

These are really nice because I made the pocket that you can stick your hand in.

And for the binding I'm going to hand stitch it. That is my favorite way.

here is my snowman stitchery that I have never finished...all he needs is a face. I always do this! start a new project before I finish the other.

I just felt like sewing half square triangles so I am making these out of hot pads...before I even have the first set of hot pads finished.  Hopefully I can' wrap up all these unfinished projects this weekend.

An owl is born!

I love this little guy, isn't he so cute? He is suppose to be a pin cushion. This is one of my favorite projects and it is the cutest gift to give. 

You can find the pattern from www.thediydish.com  Their are a lot of cute projects on their site. You can find my other owl pincushions from this post.

 

So here is a rundown of how he was born.  I love selecting the fabrics. I found the owl stands out more when you use a contrasting color. Once you put the face on you are going to sew the front to the back and turn it inside out.

When I started stuffing my owl I used cotton stuffing first to shape the ears. 

I also shift the stuffing to the edges 

Then I pour these walnut shells into the middle of the owl. The reason why I like to use walnut shells is because it gives the owl (or any pincushion) weight.

Make sure you stuff, stuff and more stuff. You will want your owl to be plump!  then just hand stitch it shut.

I used a hot glue gun to attach the legs.

And here he is! I want to give him a name however he will not be with me very long. I made him for a fellow sewing friend of mine. Its going to be a Christmas gift.

I love these guys, I had to have a little photo shoot! 

His friends are definitely going to miss him once he is gone, hehehe.

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