Softies with Quilted Patchwork
It’s been an adventure thinking up and sketching out new patterns for animal softies. After a couple of weeks of “chewing” on the patterns in my mind over and over, it was great to finally get them down on paper and transform them into softies. Seen in my previous post, here is the full view of my first softie that incorporates quilted patchwork – Reggie the Horned Owl.
He’s made from red wool herringbone, various cotton fabrics, wool felt, and is stuffed with poly beads (for weight on the bottom) and polyfill. He can stand on his own. The quilted patchwork features on his belly and also on the underside of his wings. Here’s a close-up of his belly and and a view of my new, quaint woven labels :-)
He was certainly one of the more challenging softies I’ve designed and put together and I just love him!
Also seen in my previous post – here is the full view of another softie I’ve completed, incorporating some quilted patchwork. He hasn’t got a name yet but my daughter is currently into seahorses and that’s where the inspiration came from.
He’s made from wool flannel, various cotton fabrics and wool felt. My intention with the seahorse was to make a softie suitable for a nursery so I’ve used lots of colour and ensured that there are no easily removeable parts. I’m really happy with the way he has turned out.
Next up, a few more seahorses, a cat companion for the owl, a few custom orders and in between, some gifts for Christmas. That’s the plan anyway :-) The seahorse will be up in the shop early next week. I’ll wait until the I complete the matching cat before I put the owl in the shop too.
October 25th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
All lovely. I especially love the seahorses!
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October 25th, 2006 at 3:10 pm
these are wonderful, you have done a fantastic job! Can’t wait to see the cat too. I am feeling very inspired now to not be so slack and get on with some softie sewing!
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October 25th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
Jhoanna,
They are both amazing, especially how you have added the quilting. You are too clever!! It must feel good to see them made up.
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October 25th, 2006 at 6:30 pm
Wow that owl has attitude!
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October 25th, 2006 at 10:53 pm
omg! the seahorse is beyond fabulous!
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October 26th, 2006 at 12:55 am
These are really fabulous. I love the shape of the seahorse. So much texture and color, a great gift for little hands.
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October 26th, 2006 at 1:11 am
Those are wonderful! Beautiful job!
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October 26th, 2006 at 2:54 am
I LOVE the seahorse. You’re so incredibly creative!
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October 26th, 2006 at 7:23 am
That owl must be the KING of owls. He really does have attitude. Will you be making a pea green boat after the cat?
Found your site from treefalldesign and LOVED this first post I read. Off to read more of what you do now….
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October 26th, 2006 at 9:48 am
The seahorse is fantastic. Reminds me of when I was a kid and got the seahorse kit for Christmas. When they came in the mail the post office left the heat on all night at the office for them since it was so cold out. They were so worried about them. You are very creative; and the joy you get out of it comes across in your creations.
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October 26th, 2006 at 11:53 am
The seahorse is so wonderful. The shape is beautiful. I can see that everyone is going to want one.
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October 27th, 2006 at 1:24 pm
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October 28th, 2006 at 3:10 am
OMG! Those are absolutely adorable!
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October 28th, 2006 at 3:22 pm
holy moley!
those are incredible. definently a couple of the most truly innovative softies I’ve seen in a long, long time!
good work, lady :)
xoxo
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October 30th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
amazing! im so stoked you commented on my blog coz now ive linked yours on mine so i always can come look at the new pretties you come up with!
lovely work! xoxo
nico
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October 30th, 2006 at 10:17 pm
You’ve really been chewing on good patterns there ;o) I absolutely love both of them (of course, I’m partial to the owl!)
AMAZING++ **applause**
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November 6th, 2006 at 6:24 am
The owl is absolutly fabulous, and the sea horse too! Lovely lovely work of art!
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February 4th, 2007 at 10:21 am
The owl is gorgeous. I like to have one for my collection.
it’s possible????I live in France
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May 22nd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
You are extremely creative … and a fine craftsperson … I would buy your patterns in less than a blink of an eye!!! Any chance of either selling them or offering patterns?
Gentle as you go,
Marny
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May 22nd, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I have a dear friend, Jo, who lives in Melbourne!!
I’m going to send her your URL!
Gentle as you go,
Marny
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October 8th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
That owl is fab! The face is really unique and the buttons on the wings is a cute detail. There are sooo many owl toys out and about, but this one is one of the best I’ve seen.
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September 5th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
manga hentai meruperi http://rollyo.com/hentai-meruperi
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August 17th, 2010 at 11:28 am
I would like to purchase your “Reggie the Horned Owl pattern” However I did not see it on the web site. If it is available please let me know.
Thank you,
Sadonna
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