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What a HOOT!

CUTE OWLS

These irresistible owls will add character to your home, whether as coordinating cushions or colourful toys! Mix and match patterned and plain fabrics to sew these versatile owls using the same pattern enlarged by different percentages for smaller and larger sizes. Make the small or large owl as a toy for a child to cuddle, or match the fabrics to your colour scheme and use the duo around the home as cushions, or the small owl as a doorstop.

Finished sizes

Small owl: approximately 19 x 17cm

Large owl: approximately 32 x 28cm

YOU WILL NEED

For the small owl:

30cm length of 112cm-wide green/pale blue spotted cotton fabric
20cm length of 112cm-wide aqua patterned cotton fabric
15cm square of lime green felt
40cm of narrow turquoise ricrac
20cm square of plain cotton fabric in turquoise
20cm square of plain cotton fabric• • •

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