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Flying Squirrel – A Free Pattern

September 16, 2014

Squirrel in Bush

Each month Mollie Johanson organizes her blog, Wild Olive, around a particular animal. All of her projects, patterns, and printables for the month incorporate that animal motif. I think this is a really brilliant way to blog. A month-long visual theme can help you to brainstorm new ideas (what if I put it on a pillow? or create a cross stitch design? or a greeting card?) and it helps to tie everything together for readers who could make several of that month’s projects for a coordinated set. I love that.

2014SeptemberFlying squirrel illustration by Mollie Johanson.

This month on Wild Olive the theme is flying squirrels. Mollie has created a flying squirrel desktop wallpaper and a flying squirrel embroidery pattern, and she asked me if I would design a flying squirrel softie pattern to go along with them. Of course!

flying squirrel 3

Flying Squirrel 2

Flying Squirrel 1

Hop on over to Wild Olive where you can download the free templates and get step-by-step instructions to make your own huggable flying squirrel. I hope you like him! 

Flying Squirrel Collage

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Comments

  1. Vicky says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:28 am

    That is adorable. I will make one for my godson!

    • Abby says

      September 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      I’m so glad to hear it, Vicky!

      • Vicky says

        November 10, 2014 at 11:26 am

        I finished my squirrel last week and gave it to little L yesterday and he loved it. Thank you so much for the cute pattern Abby!

        http://venividivicky.wordpress.com/2014/11/02/meet-stuart-the-flying-squirrel/

        • Abby says

          November 10, 2014 at 9:41 pm

          So adorable, Vicky!

  2. Kim says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    he’s got the cutest little face 🙂

    • Abby says

      September 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you so much!

  3. Anne says

    September 16, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    Oh my goodness, he is the cutest thing EVER. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow morning that links to your free pattern:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-flying-squirrel-softie/2014/09/17/
    –Anne

    • Abby says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Anne! I really appreciate it.

  4. Sarah says

    September 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    This is simply adorable! I don’t really have anyone I can sew it for… thinking of making it for myself! 🙂

  5. Arianne says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I am so tickled by the way you’ve posed this little squirrel!

  6. Caroline B says

    September 17, 2014 at 2:40 am

    This is so sweet – I think I’d like one of these too!

  7. Elisa says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Great pattern and photos, I love that second one from the bottom – he looks like he’s dancing in the air!

    • Abby says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Ha! He does! Thank you 🙂

  8. Sara says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:03 am

    He is really cute – I want one for my own self ! The photos you have taken are so lovely too.

  9. Stefanie says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:33 am

    That is absolutely adorable! It makes me want to give sewing another try!!

  10. Corinne says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Adorable. Looks great for BB. I might add a sheet of plastic bag in the body so it will crinkle when it moves.
    I love your work. I kind of think your are one of the smartest blog writer in the “sewing network”. Love to read your newsletter. Always teaching me something new.

    • Abby says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      That’s so nice of to say, Corinne! Thank you. And I think adding some crinkle to the body is a terrific idea.

  11. Alli says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    That’s so cuuuute! I’m totally going to make some of these! 🙂

  12. krislovesfabric says

    September 18, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Thanks for this 🙂 A fun distraction for the afternoon! The pattern was easy to follow and I made one with cuddle fleece today and posted on blog.

    • Abby says

      September 18, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      He’s so cute, Kris! Thank you for sharing!

  13. Mary says

    September 25, 2014 at 1:27 am

    That is just the most adorable thing! Thank so much for sharing!

  14. Jenny MacDonald says

    October 15, 2014 at 5:08 am

    I am off to buy polar! I love it!

  15. Teagan says

    October 15, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I really enjoyed making this cute little guy! So fun!
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/115034827@N06/14924461333/

    • Abby says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      How cute, Teagan! Thanks for sharing him withe me.

  16. Lary says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    This is so awesome and cute I have to try this one day! I love it!

    xoxo Lary
    http://www.lary-tales.blogspot.de

  17. leslie says

    December 21, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    i would be nice if you could put the template on their as well

    • Abby says

      December 21, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Hi Leslie,
      The templates are available right on Mollie’s site on Wild Olive. Thanks!

  18. Amy says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    A few weeks ago, 2 friends and I held a little craft party and put together 3 of these. They are adorable, and best of all, they really do fly. Hold by the tail and give them a good fling, like a frisbee. My cat loves to chase after it!!!

    • Abby says

      January 13, 2015 at 8:08 am

      That’s awesome, Amy, and I had no idea they actually flew. I’ll have to try flinging mine!

  19. laffineur says

    February 5, 2015 at 3:56 am

    bonjour,
    superbe site que je viens de découvrir.
    serait-il possible d’avoir le patron de votre écureuil
    car j’aimerai le faire pour le futur bébé de ma fille.
    je vous en remercie d’avance
    bonne journée.
    jocelyne

  20. dorothygail says

    February 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    cutest ever!!!!!! and thank you for including the seam allowance, need to see more!

  21. Colleen says

    April 16, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Aww, this little guy is so cute! I’m going to add magnets inside of his paws and stick him to my file cabinet at work!

  22. Cynthia Mariano says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    How do I get this pattern? It’s so adorable!

  23. Judith Dembowski says

    June 4, 2016 at 3:04 am

    I love thhis squirrel. If it were not 2:05 AM I would sew one up right now but I guess I should wait for morning light at least! Can’t wait!

    • Abby says

      June 4, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      I hope you have fun with it!

  24. PugnoMuliebriter says

    August 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    Made one of this guy after finding the pattern on Wild Olive – fun and easy to put together. And apparently the recipient wants the squirrel in bed every night. 😀
    https://flic.kr/p/La9msm
    Thanks much!

    • Abby says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      So adorable!

  25. helene says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    vraiment ,craquant
    bravo super mignon
    et merci

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