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a new owl, Hawaii style

May 15, 2008

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Okay, so here is the amazing yard of fabric I found a week and a half ago at a church rummage sale. It was buried under lots of old plaid flannel and other yucko stuff and I couldn’t believe it when I pulled this out.  "From Hawaii with Aloha" and look at those ’70’s lovers.  It is a textured cotton, very tightly woven and not too thick.  And it was .50 cents. I know. Wow.

It lasted half a day, from lunch until after dinner when I had some time to myself, and then I cut it to bits.  I have a good 1/4 yard left, but the rest became this owl.

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  1. Jen says

    May 15, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    Yowza! What a beauty, both the 50-cent fabric and the amazing owl. You do such incredible work, Abby.
    And I love the new banner, too!

  2. Shari Beaubien says

    May 15, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    You’re right… TOTALLY cool fabric, Abby. Love the owl, too! Hugs, Shari

  3. Rachael Rabbit says

    May 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    it is fabulous material – I’m always terrified of picking out material – I fear I choose too much cutey stuff … I should really try to be braver.

  4. Myshell says

    May 16, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    I love his eyes!

  5. Crafty Girl with Ruffle says

    May 18, 2008 at 11:10 am

    He is beautiful. You are very clever. What are you going to call him?

  6. Crafty Girl with Ruffle says

    May 18, 2008 at 11:11 am

    He is beautiful. You are very clever. What are you going to call him?

  7. Nan says

    May 19, 2008 at 11:19 am

    I LOVE that fabric! You are very talented – your owls are so fun! Thanks for a great read – I feel very inspired this morning! Nan

  8. Caitlin says

    May 20, 2008 at 1:15 am

    What an amazing owl! How clever are you!

  9. sulu-design says

    May 20, 2008 at 11:32 am

    So cool! I love the punchy pattern and colors – way to work them into your fabulous owl!

  10. Varenia says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    wow! i love this owl! so amazing, your work is incredible!

  11. kari says

    June 14, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I love this owl, I’d love to know how you did the feet. Great work!

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