Owl pillow with pockets


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Fabric from Michaels
Pattern
Here is the Pattern with all the layers. It was hand drawn and scanned but hopefully no one has any problems using it. You’ll notice a slight curve on the stomach area. This is an optional pattern if you want to use another layer to cover his belly. Just cut your main owl first then use the stomach template to cut your second fabric.
Owl Pattern  (Click Here) – 9 pages PDF format.
Print 100% do NOT scale to fit page, you want it to be the correct size.
The first 4 pages are the Owl’s body. Because it is so large I broke it into 4 pages to be printable on 8.5x11 paper, just match up the 4 sides and tape. After cutting your front, flip pattern over and cut another piece for the back (I forgot to put that on the Pattern PDF). The only piece I don’t have a template for is the pocket, it’s a simple rectangle. Measurements are on page 6.
Owl body should be 19” tall (tip of ears to bottom) and 15.75” wide along the bottom after printing.
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Step 1: Cut out your fabric pieces. I didn’t include yardage measurements since it’s just small scrap pieces mainly, be creative with your fabric, mix & match!
Step 2: Zigzag stitch the belly to the front of the owl body….if you opted to add a belly fabric, if not skip to next step
Step 3: Zigzag stitch the eyes on
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Step 4: Zigzag stitch the inside of eye on
Step 5: Zigzag stitch the eyelids
Step 6: Hand sew the buttons on. I used the largest size possible about 1.25”.
Step 7: Take your pocket piece, fold in half, line up along the sides and bottom of owl body. Stitch straight down the middle of it. This will make the divider for your two pockets.
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Step 8: Right sides together, sew the beak, feet and wings together using 1/4” seam allowance. Leave gap to turn
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Step 9: Turn right sides out and stitch gaps closed. I did a bit of decorative stitching on the wings too.
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Step 10: Lay your wings in place. Then place the owls back body piece right sides together with the front.
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Step 11: Sew around the owl body edges using 1/4” seam allowance. Leave gap at the bottom to turn.
Step 12: Pin wings to the pockets with a simple hand stitch.
Step 13: On the bottom corners, stitch the corner closed form the inside. This will create a wide bottom to help owl sit up straight.
Step 14: Hand stitch on the beak and feet. Stuff with polyfill then hand stitch the bottom closed.
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Courtsey : http://www.dimplicity.com/2013/07/owl-remote-caddy-tutorial-pattern.html

38 Clever Ways To Repurpose Old Kitchen Stuff




We all have a lot of old kitchen stuff that are too old to be used. But you don’t really need to get rid of all of them, there are some great examples how you can use it again. These 38 clever ideas will have you seeing old kitchen items in a entirely new light. Look at them and let the imagination begin to work!
1.Old kitchen items fairy garden
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2.Create an chandelier with an assortment of ladles, spoons and sieves.
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Tutorial: absolutebodo.com
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Source: woohome.com
4.Grater pencil holder
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Source: recyclart.org
5.Rolling pin as coat hangers.
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Source: Etsy.com
6.Upcycled worn tubs turned into pendants
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7.Cheesegrater Jewellery Holder
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8.Rustic Ladle Tea Lights
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Source: homeroad.net
9.Lamps shades crafted from repurposed glass
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Source: inhabitat.com
10.Repurpose silverware as wind chime
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Source: woohome.com
11.Spoon Handles
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12.Hanging Kitchen Lamp Made Out Of Recycled Graters
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Source: woohome.com
13.broken plates as garden edging.
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Source: Pinterest.com
14.Use funnels as candlestick holders.
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15.A cupcake pan as a drawer organizer 
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Source: bhg.com
16.Fork Hangers
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17.Vintage thermos lamp
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19.Lamp shades from old teacups.
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20.Silver trays wall art.
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21.DIY planter hangers.
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Source: indulgy.com
22.A whisk can be turned into a candle holder.
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Source: homedit.com
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24.Buautiful wall lighting fixtures.
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Source: homedit.com
25.Turn Tart Pans into picture frames
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26.Repurposed colander pendant lights 
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Source: recyclart.org
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Tutorial: handimania.com
27.Hand towels on racks made of wooden spoons
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Source: Pinterest.com
28.Ice Cube Tray As A Craft Organize
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Source: bubblews.com
31.Make a Chalkboard to do list from a repurposed tray
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32.Tea Time Chandelier
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33.Silverware hooks
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35.Teacups also makes beautiful jewelry storage
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Source: Pinterest.com
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Source: recycluzz.com
38.Turn old kitchen items into bird feeder.
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