My 14 year old daughter likes owls. That may be an understatement. Ellen loves owls. So when she saw this owl fabric at Hobby Lobby, she decided she needed a new pillowcase. I agreed to buy the fabric if she promised to make the pillowcase---I wouldn't do it for her. We ended up buying enough owl fabric for 3 pillowcases, and true to her word, Ellen made all three. She plans on giving away two of the pillowcases to two good friends and keeping the third for herself.
I'm so proud of Ellen! This is the daughter who insists she doesn't like to sew. But I know better. :) She'll be a sew-er yet. (Sorry, I can't bring myself to type 'sewer' when I'm talking about sewing). Not only did Ellen make 3 pillowcases today, but she also sewed these 4 cute little owls out of felt. Did I tell you that Ellen likes owls?
We both should be in bed, but she's still at it in my sewing room. This makes me happy.
Goodnight,
Ruth
Oh my GOSH! I saw something similar to this via a Yahoo group I am a part of. I thought they were absolutely gorgeous then, and yours are so full of color. Nothing plain about those owls :-) These, and other felt animals, make perfect flannel board pieces. Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteGood for your daughter. I'm encouraging my 16 year old daughter to become a sew-er too. The pillow case is a great project idea for a beginner. I love Ellen's fabric choice - too cute!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Not only a ,er, ser-er, but an artist! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteVery cute owls! Sewing makes for great bonding opportunities - even with 9 year old boys.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a job well done! I love the fabric and that gives me an idea about making puppy pillowcases for my granddaughters! thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo great! The fabric is beautiful and I love that she is developing her (hidden) sew-er! Thanks for sharing and inspiring....today my girls and I will be creative TOGETHER!
ReplyDeleteThose owls are adorable--the felt ones and the ones on the pillowcases! I wish I had spent more time being open to my mother's sewing projects. Those are moments with you that she will never forget.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just LOVE the pillow cases! That fabric is adorable. Maybe she should set up a little etsy store of her own and make more owl pillow cases (hint hint!). :)
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