Flirty owls

The second set of eyes I found for my owl phone cases had the added benefit of coming with a beak!  This meant that I could cut out yet another stage of applique - very welcome.
These owls are definitely feminine, I feel, and just a little flirty.

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Owls with embroidered eyes

My embroidery machine has been getting a real workout recently.  I have been restocking after last week's four sales - much needed.  As ever, one of the most popular items has been my owl phone cases, and I sold out completely of the largest size of these.  So I was due to restock - and I have to admit that the thought of all the applique involved was making me loath to start.  Then I thought - there must be some patterns for embroidered eyes for sale online somewhere. Off I went, hunting on Etsy.
This was my first set of finds...

I was pleased with these.  Then I found the second set of eyes.

Oh, you'll have to wait for that installment later in the week!  Sorry!

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Owl phone cases again

An ever popular line needed restocking.  I enjoy the money these bring in, and the fact that they draw people to the stall.  It is fun to use scraps of different fabric.  My heart does sink a little at the prospect of starting another sew of 30 though.  Just saying!

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Glasses cases

Continuing on my theme or using up the mass of pockets I have accumulated, here is my latest offering of glasses cases.  These have a zipped top, and the pocket would be ideal for storing a cleaning cloth, I feel.

They are ideal for using up fancy pockets too!  I made them from rectangles 4" x 8", which I believe will fit most reading glasses comfortably - and some styles of sunglasses as well.

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Embroidered pouch

I am really pleased with this pattern - I may have to use it again.  Not the pouch itself (I already make it in a variety of sizes) but the embroidery.  It makes me smile to see it.  I have several more patterns in the same style, and I feel a set of pouches coming on....

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More pouches

These are based on my popular pocket purses, but slightly larger and lined.  I am a bit over run with pockets at the moment, and searching for ideas of how to use them!  These will use up some of the front pockets from larger jeans. The pouches are 7" across and 5" deep before sewing, with a zipped top.

 I think these would be useful for storing lipsticks, or an emergency handbag makeup kit.

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