{"id":33421,"date":"2024-06-06T06:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T06:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=33421"},"modified":"2024-06-06T06:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T06:01:38","slug":"snazzy-signature-toys-gorgeous-graduation-toys-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/snazzy-signature-toys-gorgeous-graduation-toys-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Snazzy Signature toys &#038; Gorgeous Graduation toys 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">In the world of graduation gifts&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: segoe;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">personalized<br \/>\nis always best!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Whether your graduate is finishing preschool or college, a custom autograph \/ signature toy is always a hit. Or make a school uniform keepsake or school mascot memory toy. You can stick with a classic teddy bear or go wild with a favorite animal like an Iguana or T-rex. For tons of tips on making a graduation autograph toy, visit this <span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/graduation-and-autograph-toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Original Graduation Toy post HERE<\/span><\/strong>.<\/a><\/span> This post includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">The best fabrics for autograph toys<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">Best pens for autographs<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A free Funky Friends Factory graduation hat pattern link (mortar board hat)<\/span><\/strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: segoe;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">NOW check out this new crop of <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: segoe;\"><span style=\"caret-color: #000000;\">examples to inspire you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33461 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024.jpg 900w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/How-to-sew-a-graduation-toy-2024-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt; font-family: segoe;\">Let&#8217;s take a look\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>A Signature Bear was the original signature toy!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If you want a jointed bear with moving limbs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/signature-bear-calico-teddy-bear-instant-download-sewing-e-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Calico Signature Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is the pattern for you. Here&#8217;s one made by <b>Jasmine<\/b> <b>Hutchinson<\/b> with a medical degree lab coat and the free Funky Friends Factory mortar board hat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33446 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calico-Bear-graduation-Jasmin-Hutchison.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calico-Bear-graduation-Jasmin-Hutchison.jpg 738w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calico-Bear-graduation-Jasmin-Hutchison-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Calico-Bear-graduation-Jasmin-Hutchison-480x514.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/signature-bear-calico-teddy-bear-instant-download-sewing-e-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Signature Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19911 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/C495CCF1-F55B-466C-A7C1-D0CA808F095D-e1618796006652.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A fabulous 50s graduation icon!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Using a dachshund toy as a school autograph book has been popular since the 1950s. The class of second graders who signed this <span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digger Dachshund<\/strong><\/a><\/span> toy (sewn by <strong>Elizabeth Beasley) <\/strong>probably didn&#8217;t know they were participating in a 70-year tradition, but I&#8217;m sure they will remember it anyway. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 20px 20px; margin: 30px 30px; border: 3px dashed #c930a1; color: #000000;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #c930a1;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TIP<\/span>: Colored markers add extra fun for signatures!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Just be sure to TEST the markers on the fabric before sewing the toy. (You don&#8217;t want markers that smudge). Try a laundry or fabric marker.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33423 size-large\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SIGNAT1-488x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SIGNAT1-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SIGNAT1-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SIGNAT1-480x1008.jpg 480w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SIGNAT1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Dachshund pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19909 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1F665EFB-21CB-426D-85D5-2816221F3AA9-e1618796063849.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"308\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Jasmin<\/b> <b>Hutchinson<\/b> makes tons of graduation toys, and she says the <span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digger Dachshund pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is always a popular choice.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33460 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-975x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-975x1024.jpg 975w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-768x807.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-980x1029.jpg 980w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy-480x504.jpg 480w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-sgraduation-toy.jpg 1016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 20px 20px; margin: 30px 30px; border: 3px dashed #c930a1; color: #000000;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #c930a1;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TIP<\/span>: For a long piece of text or name:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Select a pattern with a long side piece, like <span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digger Dachshund<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. Other patterns with large side pieces are Igor Iguana, Aristotle Axolotl, and Winsome Wolf.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">You can use the ears as well as the side piece on <span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digger Dachshund<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to add names, dates, and other info. This Digger Dachshund was sewn from a lab coat by <b>Diane<\/b> <b>Cox<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33456 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-doxie-signature-toy-Diane-Cox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"818\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-doxie-signature-toy-Diane-Cox.jpg 818w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-doxie-signature-toy-Diane-Cox-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-doxie-signature-toy-Diane-Cox-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dachshund-doxie-signature-toy-Diane-Cox-480x387.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Look at the cute neck ties on these toys! You can use a school uniform to make a graduation toy. The free neck tie pattern below can be found at www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/free-patterns. This trio of <span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/dachshund-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Digger Dachshund toys<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0was sewn by <b>Freya Kenefake<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33458 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GRADUA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">And <b>Freya<\/b> <b>Kenafake<\/b> made a bevy of bears, too. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a> were made from school uniforms and topped off with the free Funky Friends Factory patterns for a mortar board and neck tie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33462 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Graduation-bears-sewn-by-Freya-Kenafake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Graduation-bears-sewn-by-Freya-Kenafake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Graduation-bears-sewn-by-Freya-Kenafake-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Graduation-bears-sewn-by-Freya-Kenafake-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Graduation-bears-sewn-by-Freya-Kenafake-480x239.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Memory Bears are great for graduation gifts!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Adding a name a date to a school uniform toy makes it extra special. <b>Angie Robertson<\/b> sewed this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and added the free Funky Friends Factory mortar board cap.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33452 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Melody-Memory-Bear-graduation-Angie-Rtobertson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Melody-Memory-Bear-graduation-Angie-Rtobertson.jpg 683w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Melody-Memory-Bear-graduation-Angie-Rtobertson-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Melody-Memory-Bear-graduation-Angie-Rtobertson-480x562.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Melody Memory Bear Pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20760 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/70E7DBB7-906A-4E8A-BB93-451F1F520B7D-e1624765353868.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"308\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If your graduate&#8217;s school doesn&#8217;t have uniforms, that&#8217;s not a problem&#8230;you can use a shirt from a club or sport. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was made from a club t-shirt by <b>Helen<\/b> <b>May<\/b>.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33451 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME29851.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME29851.jpg 684w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME29851-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME29851-480x561.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">You can use a fluffy faux fur for an extra cuddly graduation gift. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewn by <b>Michelle Schmitdler\u00a0<\/b>was customized with the graduate&#8217;s, name, degree, and graduation year on the footpads.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33448 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MEMORY1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MEMORY1.jpg 656w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MEMORY1-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MEMORY1-480x585.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Looking for an EASY memory bear pattern?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s a great example of customizing a toy without any special equipment. This <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben the BEGINNER Memory Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> has a large year on the tummy space. The numbers are iron-on patches purchased separately. \u00a0<b>Lindsey Mortimer<\/b> topped this white signature toy with the free pattern of the Funky Friends Factory mortar board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 20px 20px; margin: 30px 30px; border: 3px dashed #c930a1; color: #000000;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #c930a1;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TIP<\/span>: Add a perfect pen!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Include a fabric marker for signatures with the toy as part of the gift. You can see a fabric marker included here but you can use most permanent markers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33449 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE2.jpg 688w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE2-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE2-480x558.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to buy the BEGINNER Bear pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27322 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ben-the-Beginner-Memory-Bear-Pattern-Product.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ben-the-Beginner-Memory-Bear-Pattern-Product.jpg 270w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ben-the-Beginner-Memory-Bear-Pattern-Product-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Here&#8217;s another <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben the BEGINNER Memory Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> decorated with an iron-on patch. <b>Lori LeBlanc<\/b> used a striped fabric in school colors to sew this toy. A school sports blanket would work!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33450 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE1.jpg 727w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE1-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE1-480x518.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">You can use a t-shirt or any fabric item with a school logo to make a graduation bear. If you have a large logo, use <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben the BEGINNER Memory Bear pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span> like <b>Rae Pajkos Waters <\/b>did here. Ben has a single-piece &#8220;no seam&#8221; tummy area to accommodate t-shirt logos.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33453 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE3.jpg 714w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE3-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BEN-BE3-480x506.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>A graduation gift they won&#8217;t forget!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">They say an elephant never forgets &#8211; so an elephant makes a great graduation gift. <b>Robyne<\/b> <b>Angell<\/b> <b>Roth<\/b> used the <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/ellie-elephant-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie Elephant pattern<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> to make this keepsake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33455 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA1.jpg 721w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA1-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA1-480x533.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Take advantage of the space on the ears to personalize your elephant gift. <b>Chris<\/b> <b>Barnes<\/b> sewed this excellent <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/ellie-elephant-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie Elephant<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> graduation toy!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33443 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA2-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ELEPHA2-480x516.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/ellie-elephant-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to buy the Elephant pattern<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19828 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Elephant-Sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"292\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Other cool graduation toy ideas&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If your graduate wants a super cuddly toy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/patterns\/easter-bunny-sewing-pattern-pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Easter Bunny Buddies pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is a great option because it has a &#8220;no seam&#8221; tummy piece for use for logos and graphics. <b>Ruth<\/b> <b>M<\/b>. sewed this sweet bunny.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33445 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EASTER2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EASTER2.jpg 544w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EASTER2-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EASTER2-480x706.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/patterns\/easter-bunny-sewing-pattern-pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Easter Bunny sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19256 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A87FE02C-84C3-446C-8AD7-D2A5C28BD110-267x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">If you need a quick sew with lots of space for signatures, an up-sized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/gertie-the-gecko-heat-pack-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Gertie Gecko<\/strong><\/span><\/a> toy can be completed in a few hours. <b>Miranda Woddard<\/b> made this signature toy for a family member.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33459 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GERTIE1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GERTIE1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GERTIE1-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GERTIE1-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GERTIE1-480x466.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/gertie-the-gecko-heat-pack-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the Gecko Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27339 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gecko-Sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"313\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If you kept some of the grad&#8217;s baby clothes (or they are in pre-school), a memory toy with a mortar board added makes a great graduation gift. <b>Kate<\/b> <b>Roberts<\/b> used the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/fox-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fifi Fox Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span> here along with the free Funky Friends Factory mortar board pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33457 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fox-graduation-toy-sewn-by-Kate-Roberts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"572\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fox-graduation-toy-sewn-by-Kate-Roberts.jpg 572w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fox-graduation-toy-sewn-by-Kate-Roberts-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fox-graduation-toy-sewn-by-Kate-Roberts-480x671.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/fox-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Fox Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22216 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/A1E51B03-403A-4D3D-9F33-6D28C4DFFDB4-e1633905774256.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"285\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/iguana-instant-download-sewing-pattern-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Igor Iguana<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is one of the longest Funky Friends Factory patterns, so he works great if you need a long space for text. <b>Jonell Hart<\/b> made this signature Igor Iguana for a sports team.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33444 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Igor-iguana-signature-toy-Jonell-Hart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Igor-iguana-signature-toy-Jonell-Hart.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Igor-iguana-signature-toy-Jonell-Hart-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Igor-iguana-signature-toy-Jonell-Hart-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Igor-iguana-signature-toy-Jonell-Hart-480x348.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/iguana-instant-download-sewing-pattern-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Iguana Sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20294 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/E2DD7A1E-8411-414B-94D6-8F0FE83F02C4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/E2DD7A1E-8411-414B-94D6-8F0FE83F02C4.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/E2DD7A1E-8411-414B-94D6-8F0FE83F02C4-255x300.jpeg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This sweet keepsake version of the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/pussy-cat-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Patch Pussy Cat Sewing pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was made to look like the new grad&#8217;s pet cat. <b>Emma<\/b> <b>Boulton<\/b> cleverly used fabric placement with the school uniform to match the cat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33454 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Patch-cat-school-uniform-graduation-Emma-Boult.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Patch-cat-school-uniform-graduation-Emma-Boult.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Patch-cat-school-uniform-graduation-Emma-Boult-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Patch-cat-school-uniform-graduation-Emma-Boult-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Patch-cat-school-uniform-graduation-Emma-Boult-480x255.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/pussy-cat-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Cat Sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23763 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Patch-Cat-Toy-Sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Patch-Cat-Toy-Sewing-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Patch-Cat-Toy-Sewing-Pattern-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">No matter what favorite animal your graduate may have, there&#8217;s likely a Funky Friends Factory pattern to match. <b>Jenny<\/b> <b>Templeton<\/b> used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/raff-the-giraffe-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Raff Giraffe pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a> along with an extra tiny mortar board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33465 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pink-giraffe-graduation-toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pink-giraffe-graduation-toy.jpg 441w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pink-giraffe-graduation-toy-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/raff-the-giraffe-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Giraffe pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27205 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Giraffe-soft-toy-sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/stu-the-sea-turtle-stuffed-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\">Stu the Sea Turtle<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is another pattern that provides a large pattern piece for school uniform text. The shell has 2 large pieces on top and the tummy has an even larger space. Sewn by <b>Jasmin<\/b> <b>Hutchinson<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33447 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sea-Turtle-graduation-toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sea-Turtle-graduation-toy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sea-Turtle-graduation-toy-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sea-Turtle-graduation-toy-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sea-Turtle-graduation-toy-480x420.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/stu-the-sea-turtle-stuffed-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\">Click HERE to purchase the Sea Turtle pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21088 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/68CD18F6-98EC-4BF8-BCB2-DEA181E035B9-e1627262628934.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">And one last unusual graduation keepsake! <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If you want to tell your grad that they are unique and precious, a white rhino is a fun idea for a signature toy. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/randy-rhino-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Randy Rhino pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <b>Jasmin Hutchinson<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33442 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rhino-graduation-toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rhino-graduation-toy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rhino-graduation-toy-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rhino-graduation-toy-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rhino-graduation-toy-480x369.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/randy-rhino-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the Rhino pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20297 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/64F5DFE9-CD2B-46A6-AA5A-49A9819FDA2B.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/64F5DFE9-CD2B-46A6-AA5A-49A9819FDA2B.jpeg 429w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/64F5DFE9-CD2B-46A6-AA5A-49A9819FDA2B-264x300.jpeg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: segoe;\">Want to win a<br \/>\nFREE toy pattern?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>It&#8217;s so EASY to enter the Pattern GIVEAWAY! <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11667 \" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/A-facebook-badge-Pauline-McArthur.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook badge - Pauline McArthur\" width=\"166\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/A-facebook-badge-Pauline-McArthur.jpg 331w, https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/A-facebook-badge-Pauline-McArthur-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ALL you need to do is <strong>post a photo<\/strong> of a FUNKY FRIENDS FACTORY toy that <strong>you have made<\/strong> on the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Facebook - Funky Friends Factory\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/funkyfriendsfactory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Funky Friends Factory Facebook Page<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the end of each month I draw a winner and <strong>post the winner&#8217;s name on the Blog the following MONTH. <\/strong>I have an <strong>Album on Facebook<\/strong> for all the <strong>MAKER OF THE MONTH winners<\/strong>. You can check it out<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> <strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.10151044445392755.482023.105982272754&amp;type=3.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>NOT on Facebook? ENTER by email! \ud83d\ude00<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">*** You can <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:photos@funkyfriendsfactory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send me your photos by email too<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>So come on! Share your photos \u00a0~&gt; The next winner could be YOU!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><br class=\"clear\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-280\" title=\"Teddy-bear-rings\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Teddy-bear-rings.png\" alt=\"Pauline McArthur - Funky Friends Factory\" width=\"180\" height=\"175\" \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Till next time,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Happy Sewing,<strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Pauline<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>xxx<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6592\" title=\"White-Spacer\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/White-Spacer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of graduation gifts&#8230; &nbsp; personalized is always best! &nbsp; Whether your graduate is finishing preschool or college, a custom autograph \/ signature toy is always a hit. 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