Sheree McKee
SewFabSew.blogspot.com
A lot of folks are Owl lovers. I admit, I'm fond of them when I spot one high in a tree! These afficiondos might even collect Owl themed bric-brac or accessories around their home. If you know an Owl lover - Here's a free Owl appliqué pattern I found on a quilting blog, and it's not complicated at all.
(do not use this image, not proper size)
It is called the Ruffled Feathers Owl located at SewCanShe.com, designed by Caroline Critchfield. The pattern can be downloaded for free at the new Bluprint.com site (formerly Craftsy.com). Find instructions and pattern in this link:
https://shop.mybluprint.com/sewing/patterns/ruffled-feathers-owl-free-applique-/217549
A nice thing about stitching appliqué fabric postcards, is that you are not required to stitch down every raw edge of an appliqué pattern. Because a postcard doesn't get wear-and-tear like a pillow or quilt would, just make sure you have a durable fusible web to adhere each pattern piece down.
1. Read ahead and study Carolines construction methods. She wrote a very thorough and helpful tutorial.
My changes:
2. Reduce pattern size: I printed out the small Owl, then reduced page by 20% in my scanner/printer to better fit onto a 6" tall fabric postcard.
3. The small pattern pieces were perfect for using up my scraps of fabrics which already had fusible webbing on their reverse side. I always keep a big stash of fused scraps from past postcard projects. Wing feathers can be made in one color, or use a random mix.
4. While Caroline used 5-6 feathers to create her wings. I was satisfied with using four feathers per wing. Be creative!
5. A small button was machine stitched over center of each eye.
6. I was happy to find a stabilized and fused piece of gold lame in my stash, and used it for the beaks and talons.
7. The only pieces I appliquéd around, were three wing feathers and the head/ears.
8. Lastly, I think a small feather glued onto the head, is a nice touch!
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You might like this previous blog of mine:
My previously mentioned PostCardMailArt Swap Group has moved away from Yahoo Groups. I've been a member for nearly 10 years. It is moderated by Sue Balchak of California. Below is information on the newly reformed group: Join us if you are interested in being active in swapping!
PostCardMailArt@groups.io group at Groups.io
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