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Friday
Mar122010

Molly's Sketchbook: Little Lamb Pillows

Several years ago I drove through Europe in the Springtime and I will never forget seeing all the adorable  lambs frolicking in the fields. They were unbelievably, utterly cute. I wanted to get out of the car and pet each one we came across. Recently when I was thinking of a project to add some springtime cheer to my  apartment I kept thinking of the little lambs and decided to try my hand at making a lamb inspired throw pillow.

I used the soft, lofty (and organic!) O-Wool Melton Wool for the body because it feels like how I imagined those lambs would have felt if my traveling mates had let me get out of the car and chase one down. Wool Melton feels like something in-between fleece and felt which is perfect for this project since it means it doesn't fray so you don't have to hem the scalloped edges. For the face, legs, and ears I used the rich Chocolate color of our 100% Wool Felt. I love the idea that the Little Lamb Pillow is made entirely out of wool!

This project turned out to be even quicker and cuter than I imagined so I sewed my first little lamb a friend to play with. They add a whimsical touch of Spring cheer to any room. If you'd like to make your own pair please visit my Little Lamb Pillow Project Journal right here.

Thanks! -- Molly

Reader Comments (37)

Those are adorable! I want to make some for our nursery!
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKatherine
AAHHH They are SO CUTE! *pets*
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMrs. Money
These are adorable!
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKatie
how cute are these! you are just forced to want to squish them!
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermeg
Oh my word! Those are so adorable & fuzzy-looking.
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily
Oh those are the sweetest thing. And for some reason....feel Eastery to me.
Beautiful.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterdana
They are sooo cute, absolutely adorable.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMarg
they are just adorable, perfect spring time cheer!
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered Commentertwo hippos
They are wonderful!!!
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSilvia
What a wonderful ideal !!! Easter can come.

Annegret
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAnnegret
Now that's cute.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGretel
i love it!!! i will definitely make it.
especially on Eid Adha :)
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSura
I live in a village in the Uk next to a field and in the Spring the lambs are just adorable. They can jump off four feet at once. So cute as are your gorgeous pillows
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
They bring a really nice touch! So cute! Congratulations!
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMaryse
My mom would love those. They took a trip to Ireland way back when and my mom fell in love with little sheep. Just lovely.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily
OMG! The cutest thing ever. You are amazing!
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterRuth
These are adorable. I can just picture how perfect they would be in my home.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGiggles
Love it!
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNancy
100% lovable. I bet the wool feels wonderful too.
March 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJenink
These are soo cute!
March 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterElizabeth
I wish I could sew! Love your blog and your shop!
March 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSandra
The lambs are so cute!!!
March 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCheryl
A perfect little Easter gift.
Thank you for sharing your pattern.
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGrace
Do you have these in kit form? I'd love to buy one. Linda
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
Hi Linda-
We don't have them in kit form but all that's needed are wool fat quarters and one large piece of chocolate wool felt (as well as the free pattern which you can download here: http://www.purlbee.com/little-lamb-pillows/)

The wool melton can be purchased here: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/accessories_notions_list/146

The chocolate felt can be purchased here: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/accessories_notions_list/144

You could also call our website and get them to put the items together for you. Their phone number is : 1-800-567-PURL

Thanks so much for your comment and please let us know if you have any more questions.

- Molly
March 15, 2010 | Registered Commenterpurl bee
wooooow !!
sweet !!
me gusta muchísimo !!!
muchas gracias....
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterlalola
Love them! Do you sell the faux bois fabric?
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCerise
I, too, am looking for a faux bois fabric JUST like that one!
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily
Hi! I LOVE these little lambs and must make some! AND! I want to make the pillow that is in the background, too! Can you please let me know what fabric that is? It looks like woodgrain, yum yum yum! (I have a major thing for woodgrain, ha ha ha!)
Hi Lisa, Emily and Cerise,
We don't sell the fabric or the pillow with the faux bois.
The pillow came from Swiss Miss, but we couldn't find the pillow anymore, but perhaps you'll be able to:
http://www.swiss-miss.com/

Also, we had woodgrain fabric from Joel Dewberry, but it's almost gone, only one color left. You might like it though, it's at this link:
http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/fabricdetail/5317
March 15, 2010 | Registered Commenterpurl bee
Thanks for checking back! I love the woodgrain fabric you have, but, alas, I'm looking for one for a boy's nursery. I don't think the parents will go for the lovely mulberry color. Their loss! :)
March 16, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily
Thanks. Now I have another project to add to my growing list of "the cutest stuff EVER that I want to make".
March 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenternIK
I just made on of these little lambs as a baby gift. I embroidered the baby's name and birth date on it too and it's ADORABLE! Thanks for this great tutorial!
March 19, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJill
These are just too cute!! I am going to have to bookmark this idea to try sometime!
March 22, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterfamilyofthree
Molly,
thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Just posted my version on the blog:
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2010/03/lamb-pillows.html
I'll be making more of these! I see many baby gifts in the works....
March 25, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterdana
These are such a great idea and super cute!!!
these are REALLY cute, I just love them!
May 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAmanda

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