My family is at a really fun stage where things are changing quickly.
Just two and a half years ago my husband and I got married…and now we have two children.
Makes my head spin! I am so grateful, and a little overwhelmed sometimes!
We have had two Christmases in a row where we had the joy of celebrating a baby’s first Christmas… and if my husband gets his way, we’ll be doing it again next year… but I don’t think he’ll get his way!
Really though, I want as big a family as I can get.
Maybe it’s just because I have the sweetest little baby girl right now, but I want to have tons of babies!
So, I thought it would be fun to stitch up a cute reminder of what our family looked like in 2012.
We hope to have many more children, and if I continue to stitch up various reminders, it will be a fun way to watch our family grow.
At first, I was planning on using this as an ornament, but it never got on the tree, and I now plan on leaving it out after I get all the Christmas stuff packed up.
Here is a glimpse of our penguin family:
A simple how-to:
1. Cut out two body pieces, two wings, and a front piece
2. Sew eyes and beak onto the front piece.
3. With a running stitch, sew the front piece onto a body piece.
4. Add embellishments (bow tie, scarf, etc)
5. Pin the wings in place and then sew front and back body pieces together, attaching the wings as you go.
6. Fill with batting and stitch up the opening.
7. If desired, add a string or ribbon for hanging.
That’s it!
As always, thanks for being here!
Nancy
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Becky Jorgensen says
Oh my! this is sooooo cute and adorable! I love that it comprises of a mom, dad, little girl, and a little boy! Soooo cute! I featured this tutorial in my blog! http://www.plushiepatterns.com/penguin-plush-pattern/ Thank you so much for sharinG!
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Nancy Bandzuch says
yay! I’m thrilled!
Jackie Butterill says
I think your penguins are lovely and such a great idea. Also I would like to say how blissfully happy you look in your photo.
Nancy Bandzuch says
you are so sweet! thanks!
Jackie Butterill says
I think your penguins are adorable and what a lovely idea. Also I just want to say how blissfully happy you look in your photo.
Sharon says
The penguins are adorable Nancy!!… What a lovely idea… simply lovely. I linked to you here…http://simplicity-and-ease.blogspot.in/2014/02/felt-penguin.html
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
oh my goodness these are cute! so glad you shared them at my link party, definitely pinning
kim demarsh says
Love these!Adorable idea! Can’t wait to make some! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Skip to my Lou where I shared my Free Stitchwerx Designs Neck Warmer Sewing Pattern.
[email protected] says
You combined two of my favs–penguins and felt. Thanks for the free pattern! What a cute little family. I’m so happy that you visited and linked up at One Creative Weekend at OneCreativeMommy.com. The next party starts tonight at 8:00 PM MST. I hope you’ll be back.
Jenn AJennuineLife says
What a great project that could be a stash buster! I would love for you to come link up at my weekly linky party Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. I’m working with a couple of bigger bloggers to feature great projects, so I’m hoping to bring fabulous exposure for participants! http://ajennuinelife.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-2.html
Sarah says
I love this! I found some penguin ornaments on Etsy but longed to learn how to make them myself. I just found this year’s ornament project! Thanks! Found you through the link up…I look forward to reading more!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks so much!
Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says
These are precious! I’d love it if you stopped by my weekly link party and shared this. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-24.html
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
These are so cute, what a fun idea! I just wanted to let you know I featured this today on my blog! You can check it out and grab a Featured button here: The Fun In Functional link party
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks! I’m honored!
OnceUpona Sew says
These are sweet! Thanks for sharing today
Donna @onceuponasewingmachine.com
Jocelyn says
These are so cute! I totally just pinned these so I can find them later when I have my felt box out. 🙂
– Jocelyn @ jocelynandjason.blogspot.com
Nancy Bandzuch says
Im flattered!
MJ says
These are adorable! Must make some of these to hang in our Christmas tree 🙂 Thanx for sharing!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly says
So cute! Visiting from Tip me Tuesday.
Kelly at Little Wonders’ Days
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
These are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2013/01/mix-it-up-monday.html#more
redcrowgreencrow says
They’re so cute! I would love if you would share on Inspired Weekends!
http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/inspired-weekends-1/
Katie @ Horrific Knits
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks for the invite!
keri @ shaken together says
These sweet little penguins are adorable! Thanks for sharing them at the {what’s shakin’} link party!!
Polkadot-pretties says
Great project !
I would love you to come and share it at my Craft, Create & Inspire Linky party
http://polkadotpretties.com/2012/12/craft-create-inspire-linky-party-11/
Hope to see you there:)
Claire@ Polkadot pretties x
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks for the invite. I’ll plan on joining!
designedbybh says
Oh, my goodness, these are precious!!!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Nancy Bandzuch says
Glad you like them.
Bonny Yokeley says
These are adorable and look easy enough to make. Thanks!
Nancy Bandzuch says
They are super easy to make!
AMummys Life says
Love, love, love the idea of marking the growth of your family each year with a little crafts like this!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thank you so much!
Jennifer says
Just adorable! Please share your projects at http://www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other craft divas are up to.
Nancy Bandzuch says
I’ll plan to join. Thanks for the invite.
Anna says
Adorables !
Anna
Nancy Bandzuch says
Glad you liked them!
Dianna says
very cute!!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thank you!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Those are so adorable! Must pin! I would love you to come join my Pin Me Linky Party that starts Friday morning at 8am CST.
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks for the invite. I love to party!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Thanks for coming!!!
Bi Ti says
They are adorable! 🙂
BiTi
Pret-a-vivre.com
(ready to waltz)
Nancy Bandzuch says
Thanks!