{"id":40085,"date":"2026-06-15T10:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=40085"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:03:27","slug":"may-2026-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/may-2026-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2026 MAKER OF THE MONTH – wins a FREE Funky Friends Factory Pattern!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve had so many cute entries this month from pretty birds and wonderful wolves to delightful dogs and marvelous memory bears! Read down to the end of the post to find out who won this month’s maker’s prize.\ud83c\udfc6<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Let’s take a look\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

We had some beautiful Best Wishes BABY BIRDS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> like this sweet floral fabric version sewn by Sandra Hughes<\/strong>. \ud83c\udf38 Sandra used aa small floral on the wings and a Swiss dot on the beak and feet to contrast the large main floral. The tiny rose bow at the neck ties it all together.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lesley Newall<\/strong> sewed this cute Best Wishes BABY BIRD<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. The colorful fabric has stripes that look like feathers to me!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And Jan Hofmann<\/strong> sewed these 2 Best Wishes BABY BIRDS<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.They will be used in a classroom to celebrate student birthdays.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the BABY BIRD pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.
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Talking of birds…<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This Ollie Owl<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> sewing was sewn by Mandy-Anne Roberts. She made her owl as a keepsake toy from precious clothing items. Who would have thought owls look so good in plaid?<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Some FUN four-legged critters next!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Elise Luce<\/strong> sewed this gorgeous Horsey Horse<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for a student who was undergoing major surgery – see the happy story in the 2nd photo!<\/span><\/p>\n

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A good outcome for ALL!<\/span><\/p>\n

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This Horsey Horse<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by Michelle Robinson<\/strong> from a fabric that has a print that looks like knitting! That’s a fun way to creat the look of a toy made from a hand-knitted sweater (without the extra steps of prepping a knitted garment!) The bulky yarn used for the mane coordinates with the fabric perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Horse & Unicorn Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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This Mickey Moose<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0was sewn by Diane Painter<\/strong> – it was the first soft toy she’d sewn! I love how Diane mixed the floral main print with the dark hooves and lighter colored antlers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Next up- a cute Keepsake Kitty!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Here you can see Socks the SITTING Cat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewn as a keepsake by Balint Boglarka Boboo<\/strong>. Look at the perfect fabric placement of the image on the forehead!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the SITTING Cat pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Some sweet baby keepsakes!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This adorable Baby Bunny<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by Aleisha Bain <\/strong>of The Onesie Bear NZ<\/a><\/span><\/strong>,<\/span> out of baby clothes. The little lace ribbon at the neck adds an extra cute touch to this perfectly pink bunny.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Baby Bunny pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Aleisha <\/strong>also sewed Kip the Keepsake, and you can see the size difference here between Baby Bunny<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>, who was designed as a baby toy, and Kip\u00a0 the Keepsake Dog <\/strong><\/a><\/span>, who was designed with large pieces to accommodate clothing designs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Keepsake Dog Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wonderful wolf soft toys!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This amazing Winsome Wolf<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> sewn by Jenn Bilodeau out of minky fabric looks almost REAL! He is resting happily among the dandelion flowers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And here Jenn is with her Winsome!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sheila Lynd<\/strong> posted this photo of her niece and the wonderful Winsome Wolf<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> she sewed. The young maker is applying for an award with her Winsome Wolf. Let’s wish her luck!<\/span><\/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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This Melody Memory Bear Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by Angela Bradley <\/strong>as her first try at the pattern. This groovy fabric was designed by Maureen McCormick, better known as Marcia from the TV show The Brady Bunch.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Melody Memory Bear Pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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This Ben BEGINNER teddy bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by Nancy Ciccosanti<\/strong>. The single piece, no-seam tummy is a great place to feature a large image like this police logo.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rachel Clarke<\/strong> sewed this Ben BEGINNER teddy bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> with a cute mix of denim and gingham checks! The tummy also features text from \u00a0a t-shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the BEGINNER teddy bear pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.
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This\u00a0 Calico Signature Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by Jo Sibley as a keepsake. I love the combination of textures – a jumper and a men’s shirt.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Signature Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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This Buttons BEST DRESSED Bear<\/strong><\/a> was <\/span>sewn by Alicia Rice<\/strong>. Buttons can be sewn to look cute and casual in jeans like this bear, or fancier in dress clothes fabrics.<\/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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This Keep Me Keepsake Bear pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> was sewn by Gail Mcknight Anderson<\/strong>. Gail incorporated several different sports uniforms into this one bear, and added in some knit-wear on the head, too. Quite a project!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This Keep Me Keepsake Bear pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> was sewn by Linda Belchamber-Venton<\/strong>. I love the hand-sewn aplliqu\u00e9s on the feet…they add such a personal touch.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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The Kelsey Keepsake Unicorn<\/strong><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0sewn by Mary Stenger<\/strong> for her 5 year old great-neice. This pastel cutie would delight any little girl, so I’m sure the gift will be a success.<\/span>
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Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Unicorn pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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This Kip the Keepsake Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> was sewn by Amber Lea<\/strong><\/span> as a birthday gift. Amber turned the pattern into an autograph toy by including colored markers. Definitely a memorable gift!<\/span><\/p>\n

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This Kip the Keepsake Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> sewn by Kim Farrugia <\/strong>as a gift for a lucky little girl turning 2 years old. This was Kim’s first attempt at the pattern and she did such a great job utilizing the large pattern spaces for machine embroidery.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And this extra fluffy Kip Keepsake Dog<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>was sewn by Alana Hudson <\/strong>of Alana Rose Sews<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. She used doggy blankets to create a precious pet memorial keepsake for a much loved pet.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Keepsake Dog Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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AND this month\u2019s winner is…<\/span><\/h1>\n

Congrats to this month’s winner <\/span>Jo Ann Carroll<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who sewed this gorgeous Kelsy Keepsake Unicorn<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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CONGRATS Jo Ann! You win
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Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Unicorn pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
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Want to win a
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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>
\nTill next time,<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Sewing,
\nPauline
\n<\/span><\/strong>xxx<\/span>
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