So recently - as in the last week kinda of recently - I have taken up making handbags. This is something I attempted once or twice, with pleasing results, but had never really taken to heart.
However, at the request of my sister I got to making her a lovely tote bag, so after a slightly expensive but altogether lovely trip to my local Spotlight store, I returned with several fabrics, a few buttons and much enthusiasm. Since then I've made another few trips to Spotlight, three little purses, two large totes and a gorgeous satin clutch.
My search for patterns and such has led me to discover these adorable fellows - an Army of Owls, made according to the tutorial from Moonstitches (linked to by Indiefixx).
http://indiefixx.com/2008/04/08/tutorial-tuesday-owl-army-from-moonstitches/
I've made my first one, out of blue and orangey-brown felt. Sadly I had no eye-appropriate buttons, so I embroidered the eyes on, and used rice instead of the filling material, which actually worked out well, as I didn't need the cardboard circle to help him (or her, I haven't decided yet) stand up!
I'm in love with the little fellow (I think the fact I keep refering to him as a fellow decides the gender question!) and haven't put him down. Little is right however - he only stands about 6cm tall, I might experiment with larger patterns and have him as the baby of the group. And yes, I am planning to make several more, as he is just far too endearing not to! I'll put up a better pic as soon as I get one that's not taken on my dreadfully low quality webcam, but here he is :)
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