February 16 ~ FQ Project of the Day
Softies
Owl Softie by Star, my tiny star
Star made this owl softie from her original pattern and some Amy Butler fabric. We’re pretty sure anything goes with softies; you just need to create a creature that makes you happy. We especially love softies made from children’s drawings, like these from Lizette Greco.
Softies we love (and here’s a gigantic photo pool for you to browse too). Although we don’t have a pattern for this exact little owl, for related tutorials try here, here and here. The softie world is huge… Here’s a newer blog with some great softie-making resources, and here is Softies Central.
Share your softie link in the comments below, or point us all to related tutorials and inspiration.
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so excited to find your blog. i am teaching my 8 yo daughters to sew this year and lots of your projects will be perfect for them! thanks.
That is a really cute little owl!
That owl is the most adorable thing in the entire world! And, my favorite color is pink, so I’ve got my fingers crossed!!
I love making softies!
AWWWWWWWWW that brought a smile to my face. I haven’t tried a softie yet, but that’s just too adorable to resist!
That owl is too cute!! I have been thinking about trying to make a softie for a while.
He is such a cutie! I love it!
That’s too cute! I love the owl. I need to get working on some of my own!
I can’t wait to have little kids to make softies for! Love Pink too
*swoon* Love that little owly!
This owl is so cute! I love the fabrics. Thanks for the link to the big softie flickr page, there is so much to see there, I am inspired.
The softies made from kids’ drawings are so sweet. I love this idea.
The owl is hoot. Wouldn’t a nest full be adorable?
Love the owl – I’ve just recently started trying to make my own softies, thanks for passing on such great tutorials!
sometimes you just want to win!
love the softies!
What great ideas! Thanks for sharing the links and sources.
That is the cutest!!!
I love that owl! Can’t wait to try it.
Does anyone have suggestions of where to find a pattern for an elephant softie? I would really appreciate it! This owl is adorable!
Love this owl! Thanks for all the great links!
Thanks for adding another bookmark to my ever-growing list of things I want to make! The owl is so cute!
Check out http://www.thetoysociety.blogspot.com/ to find new homes for your softies. I’m not affiliated with this movement in any way except for the fact that I love the project and have made a “drop” of my own. The owl is incredibly cute! I might have to make one to drop for the toy society!
Very cute owl! I wish that there was a pattern to buy for it!
This is ADORABLE!!! I’m adding it to my “to-do” list.
oh squeeeeeal! he’s so cute!
That’s so cute!
What a cute owl! I am quite tempted to make one of these myself. Thanks for the great ideas!
I LOVE softies!!!
That owl is too cute!
Thank you for all the links,I have most of them saved to go through later.
The Amy Butler fabric makes it perfect.
oh so cute…..I haven’t made any softies yet,…..definitely need to venture into that area of crafting……I would LOVE some pink fat quarters too
It would be fun to have this owl peeking down at me over my sewing table. Making softies from your children’s drawings is a wonerful idea.
That owl is so darn adorable! I love making softies
That is a WAY cute owl! I love it! Adding it to my long “to-do” list.
Thanks for the idea!
I also wish there was a pattern for it, but I guess I’ll just have to take the inspiration and make a pattern of my own. That is the idea behind softies anyways, right? Thanks so much for sharing!!
I am in love with owls right now. I can’t believe how cute this one is. I think that my house is going to be filled with owl softies very soon.
Cute! Thanks for the info.
What a cute little guy. I may have to try one of these for my daughter’s birthday! Some pink fat quarters would be about perfect for that!
Adorable. I may have to jump into the world of softies!
I love the softies in that link. Very cool.
I am to embarrassed about the lack of order in my fabric closet to let you see it – but I am interested in seeing what everybody else has in their closets and how they keep organized. I don’t! I make effordless tries to fix the fabric i nice heaps, but when I want to start another project I have to try so many of the fabrics out and check them against the others, and then I’m eager to get cutting and sewing so I leave the mess for … well, I should call it later, but it’s closer to the truth to say “until I feel like taking care of it” – and that might be days or even weeks. See my problem? Second problem is all the stuff I’ve got, notions and embellishments all over my sewing room, not to mention the amount of books and the much bigger amount of quilting magazines. All are in order, but they are soooo many … not that I want to loose a single issue, I just am blind about how to get this room in order. I’m always a bit ashamed when someone comes over, but I admit to kind of enjoying the mess as I think that is one of the things that helps me find creativity inside …
Agneta in Sweden
This is the cutest little owl ever! Thanks for the post.
millkara [at] gmail.com
Love the owl! Reminds me of quiet times w/my Mother when I was a little girl.
These tutorials and links are great. My daughter is going to be so happy!
adorable!!!
we have a niece’s bday party on sunday. i’ll be whipping one up today! Thanks for the idea.
I love that owl! So many new ideas for fat quarters (and scraps!). Thanks for the softie links!
These are so cute. I have a niece and nephew who would love one of these owls.
That is really darn cute.
This owl is adorable, my kids would love it! So glad I found your website. Thx for sharing!
I would love that owl pattern!
I love little hootie! I’m working on one right now from the latest edition of Sew Simple Magazine
(v. 11). I’m using wools in cool blue, green and cream.
This owl is adorable!! Think we could talk Star into creating a tutorial?? Pretty please???!
This is adorable! I love plush toys, always have.
I loved the links especially… I’ve never made a softie but they are so cute maybe I’ll give it a try
Oh, how cute!
So precious! I hope I can make one for my new little niece.
I’ve never made Softies before . . . but I’m definitely going to try this cute little owl! Tonight is Craft Night with the girls, so I’m going to stop by the store and stock up!
So Cute! I can’t wait to make one!
Love that owl!!! Wish there was a tutorial for that!
It’s raining in the desert and I’m cooped up inside. Looks like I’ve found a project to keep me occupied. Great links, too.
Wow, I love the idea of using favorite prints in a softie – super cute owl!
ADORABLE! cant wait to try this!!
How cute is that owl!!!
Thanks for the links too
I absolutely love this!
I love that owl! I’ve been toying with the idea of making a softie, but didn’t have a clue where to start. Thanks for the links and resources… I’m adding this to my list of projects.
cute owl! Softies are a fun project!
count me in. That is a darn cute owl.
I do believe I have fallen in love with that little owl. The best thing about softies is that you can make them out of any little scraps you might happen to have, and they’ll still turn out adorable.
What a cute owl – wish there were a pattern for it – pink fabric – the best.
This owl is adorable. I love the mix of fabrics.
Love all the softies! I have been wanting to make some “dolls” for my kids, but the boys are feeling left out since all I can find are dolls. The monster tutorial is very cute!
Oh my goodness. I love this little guy. I’ve never made a softie before, just crocheted little animals. I might need to start with this one!
Love this owl! (and this blog!)
I love owls! He is adorable! I made my 8 month old an owl for Valentine’s Day, but its nowhere near as cute as this!
CUTE!
Ooh, that is really cute! I wish my kids played with softies. Maybe I could make a few for myself!
This owl is just so cute – love it!
Too bad no pattern for that owl. It’s adorable!
Love the little softie and all the fat quarter projects this month. Thanks for sharing. It gives me lots of projects to put on my to do list.
My daughter’s animal of the week (perhaps month this time) is owls and this little fella is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration and now it’s off to the stash I go!
Love, Love Love the owl!!! I need to make a few! I would love to win the pink pack as pink is my color!!
Hugs,
Gina
oh this owl is so so cute! perfect for a baby gift.
That owl is so cute! Owls are really popular right now.
This owl is so adorable! I love him and I know my daughter would love him even more.
I have been wanting to make a softie, this is the push that I needed to get me started!
How sweet. I love softies made with a mixture of fabrics rather than trying to make it look like the actual animal. So cute!!!
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I love owls!!!! I am excited to make one! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I’ve been wanting to try these — I have a slew of baby gifts to make, and softies are so perfect! Thanks for all the great ideas!
What an adorable little owl!!!
super cute owl! I made some bunnies for my daughters out of 2 fat quarters
Oh, so cute! I’m going to have to dive into my fabric stash to see if I have anything that would work to make one of these guys.
AWWW! That owl is sooo cute…now I need to find an excuse to make him!
Softies have been on my list of things to so for so long! Excellent information, tutorials and inspirations! =]
I totally love it!! Definitely going into my “keeps” file.
Ooh, I’m too scared to attempt something like that but he sure is adorable.
nd pink fat 1/4′s? Sounds great!!!
I absolutely love this owl!! I will have to search through those links – I haven’t ventured too far into the world of softies but love all the great ideas!
Mr Owl is a cutie! I have never been one to make stuffed animals…but this one convinces me that era is over. Thank you for the links!
Oh, man, what a cutie owl! Love it, she did such a great job.
thanks for such cute ideas constantly!
Oh, how I looove him!! So very adorable!!
I am tickled pink with all the yummy fat quarter inspiration!
Pink is my daughter’s favorite colour so I had to enter this one! Thanks for the great ideas!
That is adorable!
What a sweet toy!
I love softies! Who knew as an adult I would be falling in love with stuffed animals all over again
What a charming little owl! Pink fat quarters would be perfect as I am working on a pink quilt currently.
That owl is so cute!
That’s really cute!
That little owl is just hooting to be snuggled! I’m glad that owls are making a comeback…
The only softie I’ve made before was the wee bunny from Wee Wonderfuls: http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/wee-bunny.html
I want to make some more softies and do a Toy Society drop (http://thetoysociety.blogspot.com/)
Wait, I take that back
I made a walrus softie in home ec in middle school many many moons ago! 
Such a cute owl.
So cute! I cant wait to make one for the nursery!
that owl is too cute! i would like one… but not for my son, for me!
Oh my gosh, so darn cute!
he’s so sweet and i want him!
I love that little owl. I am going to try my hand at making softies!
this is what im learning to make! we have a second daughter coming in march, and her room is an owl type them. im hoping for the Pink Mix Fat Quarter Pack to make that all possible!!! of course the owls will be pink!!!
love that owl! hope Star considers putting together a tutorial for us!
Cute, Cute, Cute. A great job.
He looks adorable in these fabrics!
softies are my fave craft- felt, fabric, anything! they will brighten anyone’s day, adult or kid!
Great little owl!
That owl is too cute! I have an aunt who adores owls and I think I’ll have to make an owl softie for her. Thank you!
The owl is so cute!! I love the fabrics she used on it too.
Super cute owl! Love it!!
I just ordered a new machine. When it gets here, I can’t wait to start working on some great softies! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
Your projects for fat quarters are great. Thanks for all of the ideas.
Ah, I found you again. Love the owl
jen
Love the cute owl!! I also love the color pink (I have two girls)!!
That owl is the cutest! Thanks for posting all these great tutorials and inspiration.
I’m ridiculously excited that you’re doing FQ projects!
I am loving the current owl trend! I haven’t made any softies yet, but what great way to make good use of those little bits that I can’t bear to toss! I love pink and fat quarters are perfect for making bags!
I would love to make a softie from my kids’ drawings–they just draw so darn small! Tiny robots and aliens all the time! Need some pink fat quarters to make more dolls for my girls–pick me!!
The owl is fantastic!
Thanks for the idea & link! This is a great softie and a fun little project!
Oww! It’s amazing! Way too cute =D
Thanks for the great resources.
-violet
This owl is just adorable. Love him..Khris
I have made many softies for my kids, and i think i end up loving them more than my kids. I enjoy seeing other people’s works of art.
Cute owl! Now for exploring the Softies group in Flickr that you linked to!!
oops my comment got eaten by the system, it seems :/ Had some links to elephant patterns
your links and tutorial ar always great! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the tutorial sources. I just love softies.
Oh those are so cute, I’ve never tried softies before. I’ll have to add the to the list!
That owl is too cute!!!!
It’s those big eyes, he’s so sweet!
That is absolutely adorable!!!
I’m pregnant with my first child. My knitting mojo has disappeared, but has been replaced by sewing fever. Unfortunately my sewing skills are quite as developed as my knitting skills – but I’m learning. I am really enjoying the fat quarter projects (all new to me) and look forward to making a softie owl for our baby Hoot.
The daily projects continue to be inspiring. I share them with the new sewers I assist with at the quilt shop where I work parttime. They find these small projects produce grreat results and do not overwhelm them. Many thanks to all who are contributing.
The owl is so cute and the links were wonderful. Thanks as always.
Malea,
There is a wonderful elephant pattern here:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=120321.0
Not the horse/elephant combo, but the other one.
All the softies on that page are great!
I love this idea!
Love this owl! Thanks for all the work you do to find such cute projects!
What a cutie! Owls seem to be the ‘in’ thing lately…they are popping up everywhere. Will have to give this little guy a try…my newest grandbaby might like a softie to cuddle with.
I love this little owl. I love making softies and I am always looking for new inspiration. Thanks for this.
Cutest owl ever, they always remind me of my MamMaw!
So many great ideas. Thanks for the links!
This little owl is so cute!
This may be a good project to try with my daughters. It is too cute. Thank you.
love it.
what a great gift idea!
This is the cutest owl ever!
What a great idea! Thanks for the link to Softie Making–that’s a new and useful one for me!
How precious is that?~! I
Love the owl!!! He would make an awesome pin cushion. Totally love this blog too
This is so cute! Thanks for the softie-making resource sites.
Heidi,
Thank you so much! I’ve been searching for a while – this will be perfect, I’m going to start this weekend!
I love the owl. Softies are fun to make! I like the elephant in Last Minute Patchwork gifts by Joelle Halverson.
Love the owl!
This is so cute. I wish there was a pattern available.
oh my! He is toooooooo cute!
Too cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorials!
That is so cute. I still have the monkey on my to make list…
I love this post and all the inspiration!!! I’m ready to tackle some for myself. the owl is adorable! THANKS!
Whooo would ever thought of making an owl out of fat quarters!
I’ve done birdies, but now I have to do bunnies (Sewing Savvy March edition) and owls!
oooOOOOo this owl is so cute! I’m a beginner in sewing and I’m loving it!
I’m new to your blog and love it! This Owl is adorable. Owls are so popular right now and this will make a great gift!! Thanks! Heather
So cute!
Ooooh! My toddler just adores owls. I need to get busy!
Cutest owl ever!
I love this owl…i am definitely going to see if i can do this. my lil one will love it..
I made my little cousin a Scotty dog softie for Christmas. It’s very easy– only five pieces to cut out, and if you use felted wool, no need to bother with seam allowances and turning. Here is the link:
http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/05/softie_scotty_d.html
LOVE all things owl!!!!!
Cool topic of the month, I think experimenting with fat quarters would be interesting. Please enter me into the contest.
Thanks
Kate
This is so stinkin’ cute!
Now I must make a plushie! Thanks!
that owl is freaking adorable!!
That is painfully cute.
Adorable! I love the idea of making softies and donating them. (thanks for the link, Bethany!) One more project for my give-it-a try list!
This owl is soooo cute!!!
What a cutie … I love owls and this one is such a doll. Nice fabric selection as well.
I am so so in love with softies and making them! I made my niece a patchwork whale that she loves to pieces, and my nephew is soon going to be receiving a birdie. This owl is adorable and I can’t wait to check out all the links. Thanks for another great project SMS!
This owl is adorable! Definitely one of my favorite fat quarter projects.
AWWWWWWWWW! So cute, it’s painful!
Hooray! A fabric give-away! Got my first sewing machine for Christmas this year, and I’m working hard to build up a stash. Thanks for the chance to win!
I. Need. Owls…. I love owls, can’t get enough… Can always make one more
The owl is too cute!
Whoo what a cute owl. I love it.
I love softies they are so cute for young and old alike.
Ronda
This little guy is so cute!
Such great fabric for a cute little owlie!
M
So cute!! I love all these projects!
Gorgeous! I just wished there was a pattern available for this adorable little guy.
i must confess….owls creep me out (althought that one is cute). but i would love to make some fun softies for my daughther. but not an owl ::shudders::: lol
Oh how I love this blog! Such inspiration and ideas brewing in my mind!!!
This owl is adorable! The pattern is for sale in her etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39983110
I was just looking last night for softee patterns to make my girls softees for Valentines! Some great ideas here!!!