Bring wide-eyed charm to children’s makes with this applique owl design, stitched with a broad, friendly shape and those unmistakably large round eyes. The white, grey and black body is lifted by pink, purple and yellow details, with a neat beak, tufted ears, wings and little feet that keep the character clear even at a glance. It suits anyone sewing for babies, children or owl-loving adults who prefer a playful motif that still looks tidy and well balanced.
Because the stitching is open and light rather than heavy, it works well on garments and accessories where you want colour and texture without a stiff finish. Try it on sweatshirts, pinafores, quilt blocks, nursery cushions, pyjama bags or the front pocket of a tote, where the wider shape has room to sit comfortably. With 14 thread colours and applique fabric doing much of the visual work, it gives you plenty of scope to coordinate prints and solids with the owl’s soft, cheerful palette.
