I’ve been doing some digital organizing and realized I never blogged about this super cute stuffed owl pattern! It’s from Abby Glassenberg Design, I tested it out for her and had fun sewing it. She used a really nifty paper format so it can be sold in quilt shops, it looks super polished and is easy to follow. I have a second copy of the pattern I’ll give away to someone, read to the end of the post for details! I don’t know what it is about owls, but they never get old. We love seeing them in the wild when we go hiking and we love them as stuffies that can come inside!
{I received a copy of this pattern when I tested it, for free, but all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, indicated by an asterisk*. Please refer to ‘legal stuff’ in the top menu for more info.}
You might recognize the fabrics, they were scraps from the patchwork hexagon turtle floor pillow that I sewed last year! The pattern calls for safety eyes, but I didn’t have any on hand and was too impatient to order any. I used french knots, that look a little rough after the kids loved on it for a while. I definitely prefer the look of the safety eyes and would use them over embroidery in the future.
Abby has bundled together the cutest little kit, wouldn’t it make a great gift? You can buy it on Etsy here*.
Back of the owl, you can see the shaping details on the head and the wings here.
Chubby toddler hands! My kids love toys and softie that have moving parts (this dump truck softie has always been a hit, with moving wheels!) so I wasn’t surprised that he was drawn to its big eyes.
Isn’t it the cutest stuffed owl pattern! I can see these as the cutest bookends if they were filled with beans. I don’t think I have anything negative to share about the pattern, it was easy to follow, pieces fit together well, and I love how it turned out!
Do you want your own copy of Harper the Owl? I’d love to ship my spare copy to you, just leave a comment letting me know what the last softie pattern you sewed was! (Open to anyone, worldwide, ending Saturday 10/28 at 8 am CST)
Hannah
Friday 27th of October 2017
Hands down for this pattern Stephanie, my niece bday is coming next month, I am sure this is the best gift i can make for her. Thanks for sharing. Cant wait to start making this. I will also subscribe to your blog to have more posts like this in my inbox.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Tuesday 31st of October 2017
Random.org picked you Hannah, sending you an email!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Sunday 29th of October 2017
Thanks Hannah, I bet she will love it :)
Deborah Mckenzie
Friday 27th of October 2017
My last Softies were a pair of dachshunds made from a 1950s (Simplicity??) pattern- I can’t check because I’m away visiting friends. ‘Fritzi and Mitzi’ are a huge hit with my daughter, but Abby’s Owl looks very cute and her modern aesthetic is refreshing.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Friday 27th of October 2017
Those sound adorable!!
Alison
Friday 27th of October 2017
This would actually be my first! I've been bookmarking patterns, but a kit would be great!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Friday 27th of October 2017
Softies are so fun :)
Jeanette
Tuesday 24th of October 2017
Greetings from Tasmania. Abby designs some lovely crafted items and this owl is gorgeous. Book ends sounds brilliant. 🦉
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Friday 27th of October 2017
She is so talented - and hello back from Iowa :)
Karin
Tuesday 24th of October 2017
Love this owl softie as I have a granddaughter who loves owls!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Friday 27th of October 2017
She and I both do :)