A Needlefelted Barn Owl. Not a nametape
“Have you sewn the nametape into my new joggers?”
“Hmm. No. But I have made an owl. Look. I needlefelted it”
“But I have PE today.”
“Hmm. I meant too, but the owl made me. OK. Not true, but I just had to make it”
Oh yes.
Please tell me that I’m not alone? Some creative ideas pop into my head and I have to a make them. There and then. No turning my back once the idea is there. This time it was a barn owl. What if I made a flying barn owl? Could I make the wings arch without them flopping? How could I do that?
I’m sure you can all understand why I didn’t sew the nametape, until 5 minutes before we left for school the next morning. The irony was that after all the fuss, the planned PE lesson didn’t happen.
But my owl did!
And the wings hold the shape perfectly.
So I’m happy.
Just need to find the best way to photograph needlefelt.
Linking up to Craft Schooling Sunday
12 Responses to A Needlefelted Barn Owl. Not a nametape
Excellent! really excellent…it’s lovely and needed doing more than a name tape …no contest 😀
Exactly my sentiments. It’s not as if I didn’t do the nametape at all. Just left it to the last minute.
Stick on name tags (that don’t even need an iron) have changed my life; or at least the night before a new school year starts! Love the barn owl, definitely the right thing to do in my view.
Strangely, I quite like sewing on name tapes. I’ve heard of iron on name tapes, but not sticky ones. I can see the advantage, but I do love hand sewing. Maybe I should invest in both types.
The owl is amazing, much better use of your time than name tags!!!
I’m glad everyone is agreeing with my priorties – maybe not my son, but the rest of you understand.
I know what I would rather be doing……….my eldest had a pair of trousers that needed a patch urgently…….
Got that book out the library yesterday looking forward to reading it 😉
It’s all down to priorities. I hope you enjoy the book. Love to know what you think.
Ooh, your owl is so wonderful! I have always wanted to try needle felting – this is so inspiring…but a bit intimidating. Lady, you are GOOD!
I am blushing! Although if you saw how many times I manage to stab my fingers, you might be a little less impressed. Needlefelting is easier than it looks. Super fast, so you can make something in a few hours.
The owl looks great and that scenario certainly sounds familiar, ha ha! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
(Glad I’m not the only one)