{"id":33384,"date":"2024-04-29T02:11:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T02:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=33384"},"modified":"2024-06-06T07:03:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T07:03:35","slug":"march-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/march-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"March MAKER OF THE MONTH 2024 – wins a FREE Funky Friends Factory Pattern!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This month you can see some fabulous custom toys (along with tips to recreate the magic yourself!), fun examples of the same pattern in vastly different fabrics, long-pile shaggy fur on a Funky Friends Factory toy and see how to include the ENTIRE front of a shirt on a toy, plus how to add a child’s name to a toy without hand sewing or fancy equipment!
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First off, a fantastic first attempt at a Funky Friends Factory pattern. This Digger Dachshund<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by Hettie Lynn Minks Tynes<\/strong>. Looks like there will be lots more beautiful toy projects in Hettie’s future!<\/span>
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Click HERE to buy the Dachshund pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Diggles Dragon sewing pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span> looks especially “dragon-y” in this gorgeous batik print fabric. This beautiful batik dragon was sewn by Katrina Penrod Heath<\/strong>. The felt circle behind the craft eye helps it stand out from the print.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sometimes dragons are cuddly. This Diggles Dragon<\/strong><\/a><\/span> sewn by Jan Hardisty <\/strong>is made from blue faux fur fabric. The scale fabric accents are a great contrast to the fur.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Dragon Sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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Sometimes classic animal colors are a great toy fit, especially when you add some fancy fabric on the smaller parts like the feet. This Fifi Fox toy<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by Ginny Murphy, <\/strong>and it was her first try with the pattern!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Fox Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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This fancy floral version of the\u00a0Cheeky Chook Chicken pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> was sewn by Shannon McDaniel<\/strong>.\u00a0 Why not try out some bright fabrics on YOUR next farm friend for a trendy decor item.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Chicken pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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So you’ve got a school uniform shirt and want to use the WHOLE front of the shirt for a toy…what do you do? You super-size the pattern!<\/strong> This ginormous version of the Penny Penguin sewing pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by Emma Boulton<\/strong>. This super-size is at least 200%. Be sure to use a toy with a “No-seam” tummy if you want to use the entire front of a shirt (examples include Ben the BEGINNER bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and Easter Bunny Buddies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Penguin pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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TIP<\/span>: <\/strong>Want to know HOW <\/strong>to re-size a toy pattern?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to know how to make enlarge a pattern to make a BIGGER toy (or how to ‘shrink'(reduce) to make a smaller toy – check out the<\/span> “How to resize a toy pattern” blog post HERE<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this post you will find:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\ude00\" <\/span>How to ENLARGE or REDUCE<\/strong> a pattern.<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udcca\" <\/span>How to make an EXACT SIZE toy<\/strong> ( a simple math formula).<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udda8\" <\/span>How to PRINT an enlarged pattern<\/strong> at home (poster print option).<\/span><\/div>\n

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Here’s a fun example of adding a name to a toy without any fancy supplies needed. Look at the ear of this Easter Bunny Buddy<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0sewn by Lindsey Mortimer.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The child’s name on the ear was added on with iron-on letter patches purchased from a craft store. <\/span><\/p>\n

What a great idea!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Easter Bunny sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Have some dress shirts to use for a keepsake toy? This wonderful Winome Wolf<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> was sewn using clothing by Carol Parker. <\/strong>I like how the “white” portion of the muzzle is also a plaid shirt.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Wolf pattern<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We had some super cute memory bears sewn this month!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

It’s the end of the school year in many parts of the world right now. If your kids outgrew their uniforms, you can make keepsakes! This pair of Melody Memory Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0was sewn by Becky Kerr<\/strong> from her daughters’ school uniforms. The bear in front is sized down to approx 75% from the original size (toy in back). It’s easy to do…just enter a smaller print percentage on you home printer settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Melody Memory Bear Pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Wow, this customization is amazing! Look at the tummy panel on this<\/span> Keep Me Keepsake Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> and you’ll see the card inscription has been digitized and machine embroidered onto the toy. Yvonne Briddon <\/strong>made this bear for herself using her grandmother’s jumper and a greeting card. You’ll need special software to digitize a signature like this, and if you want to use a knitted garment for fabric, be sure to line it and zig-zag stitch the edges of each piece before cutting out pieces to prevent fraying. Always practice on anther similar garment first.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Here’s another version of the Keep Me Keepsake Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> (sewn by Will Peters) <\/strong>made from clothing. This bear is sewn from dress shirts and neck ties.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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This\u00a0 Calico Signature Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by Roxanne Martin-Mccleary – it was her first memory bear!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Signature Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Buttons the BEST DRESSED Bear<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was designed to be made using keepsake clothing as the fabric, but you can use regular quilting cotton, too. The pattern includes pieces to make a perfectly fitted collar and cuffs (along with a bow tie and felt vest) if you don’t have a dress shirt to use. This colorful Buttons the Best Dressed Bear was sewn by Elisabeth Smead<\/strong>. The head, hands, and feet are sherpa faux fur.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the BEST DRESSED Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rainbows, clouds, and polka dots make up a perfectly magical Kelsey Keepsake Unicorn, <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>sewn by Debbie Burton<\/strong>. She used felt to make a ruffle for the mane.<\/span>
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Here’s another pastel unicorn confection. This Kelsey Keepsake Unicorn<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Sandra Hughes, <\/strong>and she used the tutu option included in the pattern.
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Some perfect pattern placement (this is called “fussy-cutting”) put Elsa the princess on the hoof of this Kelsey Keepsake Unicorn<\/strong><\/a><\/span> sewn by<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Anna Wright<\/strong>.<\/span>
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Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Unicorn pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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This Ben BEGINNER teddy bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by Lynette Colley<\/strong> for her friend’s new baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the BEGINNER teddy bear pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.
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AND this month\u2019s winner is…<\/span><\/h1>\n

Congrats to this month’s winner Maureen Flynn<\/strong><\/span>. She sewed Lloyd Llama<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in wacky and wonderful long-pile fur!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CONGRATS Maureen! You win
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Click HERE to buy the Llama & Alpaca Pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to win a<\/span><\/p>\n

FREE toy pattern?<\/span><\/h1>\n

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It’s so EASY to enter the Pattern GIVEAWAY! <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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ALL you need to do is post a photo<\/strong> of a FUNKY FRIENDS FACTORY toy that you have made<\/strong> on the<\/span> Funky Friends Factory Facebook Page<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of each month I draw a winner and post the winner’s name on the Blog the following MONTH. <\/strong>I have an Album on Facebook<\/strong> for all the MAKEROFTHEMONTH winners<\/strong>. You can check it out<\/span> HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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NOT on Facebook? ENTER by email! \ud83d\ude00<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

*** You can send me your photos by email too<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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So come on! Share your photos \u00a0~> The next winner could be YOU!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\"Pauline.<\/span>
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Happy Sewing,
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