{"id":40259,"date":"2026-08-07T03:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T03:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=40259"},"modified":"2026-09-20T03:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T03:01:39","slug":"template-july-2026-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/template-july-2026-maker-of-the-month-wins-a-free-funky-friends-factory-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2026 MAKER OF THE MONTH &#8211; wins a FREE Funky Friends Factory Pattern!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We&#8217;ve had so many cute entries this month celebrating occasions including weddings, retirements, birthdays and new babies&#8230; and even a prom. You&#8217;ll see lots of fabulous foxes, magical unicorns, marvelous memory bears, and more! Read down to the end of the post to find out who won this month&#8217;s maker&#8217;s prize.\ud83c\udfc6<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/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<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We start with a WEDDING!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This pretty couple of <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/chook-chicken-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Cheeky Chook \/ Chickens<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Sarah Rackham<\/strong>. I&#8217;m sure this couple was thrilled with their super-custom wedding decor.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40626 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cheeky-Chook-Chicken-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sarah-Rackham.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cheeky-Chook-Chicken-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sarah-Rackham.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cheeky-Chook-Chicken-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sarah-Rackham-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cheeky-Chook-Chicken-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sarah-Rackham-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cheeky-Chook-Chicken-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sarah-Rackham-480x475.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/chook-chicken-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Chicken pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28488 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken-sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken-sewing-Pattern.jpg 271w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chicken-sewing-Pattern-248x300.jpg 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">And a prom!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Mandy-Anne Roberts <\/strong>sewed these 2 shiny blue <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/fox-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fifi Foxes<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from a prom dress. That shiny material may have been a challenge to turn into foxes, but Mandy-Anne did a great job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40658 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts2.jpg 719w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts2-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts2-480x534.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This flowery Fox! This sweet <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/fox-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fifi Fox<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was ALSO sewn by <strong>Mandy-Anne Roberts<\/strong>. This floral fabric lends Fifi a magical air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40638 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mandy-Anne-Roberts-480x551.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">This really was a BIG month for Fifi Fox!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/fox-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fifi Fox<\/strong><\/a><\/span> makes a terrific teacher&#8217;s gift&#8230;. as you can see with these 6 foxes sewn by <strong>Maggie Weindorfer,<\/strong> from school uniforms. What a thoughtful gift for the teachers leaving the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40660 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Maggie-Weindorfer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Maggie-Weindorfer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Maggie-Weindorfer-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Maggie-Weindorfer-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fifi-Fox-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Maggie-Weindorfer-480x415.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\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/frog-prince-charming-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Prince Charming Frog<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn sewn by <strong>Terry Davis<\/strong>. She added some sparkles on the crown and a few decorative buttons, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40642 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Terry-Davis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Terry-Davis.jpg 644w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Terry-Davis-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Terry-Davis-480x596.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">AND <strong>Cathy Lee<\/strong> sewed a WHOLE FAMILY of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/frog-prince-charming-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Prince Charming Frogs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. I guess her family really loves frogs!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40652 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prince-Charming-Frog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Cathy-Lee-480x480.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\/frog-prince-charming-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Prince Charming Frog Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20498\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frog-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Frog Pattern\" width=\"270\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frog-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Frog-Pattern-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Lots of people ask for comparisons of Patch the Pussy Cat and Socks the Sitting Cat. Here are two photos for you. These 2 delightful memory toy cats were sewn by <strong>Susan Lipke<\/strong>. On the left is <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<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and on the right is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/sitting-cat-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Socks the SITTING Cat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40644 size-large\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patch-Pussy-Cat-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Susan-Lipke-1-532x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patch-Pussy-Cat-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Susan-Lipke-1-532x1024.jpg 532w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patch-Pussy-Cat-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Susan-Lipke-1-156x300.jpg 156w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patch-Pussy-Cat-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Susan-Lipke-1-480x924.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Patch-Pussy-Cat-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Susan-Lipke-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/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 Patch 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=\"200\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Patch-Cat-Toy-Sewing-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Patch-Cat-Toy-Sewing-Pattern-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/sitting-cat-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Click HERE to buy the SITTING Cat pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37827 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Socks-SITIING-Cat-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Socks-SITIING-Cat-pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Socks-SITIING-Cat-pattern-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">These two bright and cheery <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/baby-bird-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Wishes BABY BIRD<\/a>s<\/strong><\/span> were sewn by <strong>Paula Blevins,<\/strong> who donated them to little ones at her local hospital when she had to have an op herself! How sweet is that!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40654 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins.jpg 796w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-768x837.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-480x523.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/baby-bird-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Wishes BABY BIRD<\/a>s<\/strong><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Sherry Eggert-Bristol<\/strong>. Sherry took advantage of the no-seam tummy piece on this toy to feature a Noah&#8217;s Ark design.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40709 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Sherry-Eggert-Bristol.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Sherry-Eggert-Bristol.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Sherry-Eggert-Bristol-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-sewn-by-Sherry-Eggert-Bristol-480x549.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/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\/baby-bird-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to buy the BABY BIRD pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39832 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-Pattern-Product.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-Pattern-Product.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Best-Wishes-BABY-BIRD-Pattern-Product-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/kookaburra-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Kylie Kookaburra<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Alexis Robinson<\/strong> and looks like it was an instant hit! The fabric comes from upcycled baby slings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40666 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kookaburra-bird-toy-seiwng-pattern-sewn-by-Alexis-Robinson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kookaburra-bird-toy-seiwng-pattern-sewn-by-Alexis-Robinson.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kookaburra-bird-toy-seiwng-pattern-sewn-by-Alexis-Robinson-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kookaburra-bird-toy-seiwng-pattern-sewn-by-Alexis-Robinson-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kookaburra-bird-toy-seiwng-pattern-sewn-by-Alexis-Robinson-480x407.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\/kookaburra-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Kookaburra pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30265 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kookaburra-sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kookaburra-sewing-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kookaburra-sewing-Pattern-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This delightful daisy-covered \u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/highland-cow-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Harmony Highland Cow<\/strong><\/a><\/span> sewn by <strong>Jackie-Wooding<\/strong>. She added a metal cow bell to the toy, too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40719 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding2-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding2-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding2-480x452.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/highland-cow-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Harmony Highland Cow<\/strong><\/a><\/span> sewn by <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mary Shaw, <\/strong>and she went with a sunflower theme. This Harmony is made in faux fur, while the one above is sewn from cotton. Both looks are super cute with their cow bell necklaces.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40662 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mary-Shaw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mary-Shaw.jpg 775w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mary-Shaw-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mary-Shaw-768x793.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Highland-Cow-toy-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Mary-Shaw-480x495.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/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\/highland-cow-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Highland Cow Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31452 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Harmony-Highland-Cow-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Harmony-Highland-Cow-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Harmony-Highland-Cow-Pattern-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This pretty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/petunia-pig-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong> Petunia Pig<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Terry Davis<\/strong>. She created an excellent curl in the tail and managed to put Tinkerbell on the face. What more could a kid want in a custom toy?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40668 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Petunia-Piglet-sewn-by-Terry-Davis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Petunia-Piglet-sewn-by-Terry-Davis.jpg 634w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Petunia-Piglet-sewn-by-Terry-Davis-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Petunia-Piglet-sewn-by-Terry-Davis-480x706.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/petunia-pig-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Petunia Pig pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19920 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/55F93276-B23F-4305-8C46-F7A4C486364D-e1618881026155.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This very sweet looking <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/raccoon-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Rascal Raccoon<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ang\u00e9licka Romo. <\/strong>I love the big gold eyes she used for him in combination with the silver sheen on the minky fabric.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40672 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Raccoon-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Angelicka-Romo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Raccoon-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Angelicka-Romo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Raccoon-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Angelicka-Romo-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Raccoon-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Angelicka-Romo-480x569.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/raccoon-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Raccoon Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23352\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7881092A-E79F-473A-B656-EED8C2D96224-e1640563761180.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This sweet keepsake <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/maximus-mouse-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maximus Mouse<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Ann Balthasar,<\/strong> for a dad who calls his daughter &#8216;Mouse&#8217;. You can see that Ann took great care in preserving so many little elements of the baby clothes in the final keepsake.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40675 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Ann-Balthasar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Ann-Balthasar.jpg 592w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Ann-Balthasar-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Ann-Balthasar-480x811.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">These sweet keepsake <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/maximus-mouse-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maximus Mice<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> were sewn by <strong>Nancy-M-Ciccosanti<\/strong>. Whether in primary colors or pastels, Maximus hits the maximum level of cuteness here, especially holding those flowers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40711 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Nancy-M-Ciccosanti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Nancy-M-Ciccosanti.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Nancy-M-Ciccosanti-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Nancy-M-Ciccosanti-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maximus-Mouse-sewn-by-Nancy-M-Ciccosanti-480x452.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/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\/maximus-mouse-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to buy the Mouse pattern<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37927 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximus-MOUSE-sewing-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximus-MOUSE-sewing-pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximus-MOUSE-sewing-pattern-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/axolotl-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Aristotle Axolotl<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewn by <strong>Kate France<\/strong>. What a sweet face! Looks like Kate may have used shiny dance fabric for this toy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40682 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Kate-France.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Kate-France.jpg 721w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Kate-France-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Kate-France-480x564.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">And this <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/axolotl-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Aristotle Axolotl<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Christine Storrs<\/strong> for her grandson. He is dressed to match the toy, so it must be a hit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40718 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Christine-Storrs-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"556\" height=\"739\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/axolotl-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Axolotl pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30924 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Axolotl-sewing-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"309\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This amazing <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/wolf-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winsome Wolf<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> sewn by <strong>Jenn Bilodeau<\/strong> out of an embroidered top. Winsome has extra large front and back pieces, so it&#8217;s a great pattern choice if you need a pattern to accommodate large designs,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40703 size-large\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-453x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-453x1024.jpg 453w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-133x300.jpg 133w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-768x1737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-679x1536.jpg 679w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau-480x1085.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wolf-pattern-sewn-by-Jenn-Bilodeau.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/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\/wolf-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to buy the Wolf pattern<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23896 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wolf-sewing-pattern-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wolf-sewing-pattern-1.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wolf-sewing-pattern-1-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This pink minky <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/flamingo-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fleur Flamingo<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Jonell Hart<\/strong>. I see a flamingo peeking out on the wing fabric! This toy has embroidered fabric eyes that make it baby-safe. (<strong>See the TIP BOX below the photo for a link to blog post with more toy safety tips.<\/strong>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40715 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Jonell-Hart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Jonell-Hart.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Jonell-Hart-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Jonell-Hart-480x765.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 10px 10px; margin: 30px 0px; border: 4px dashed #ff00ff; color: #000000;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: segoe; font-size: 18pt;\">Are you sewing a toy for a baby?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Checkout this post ALL about TOY SAFETY TIPS<\/span>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>PLEASE REMEMBER<\/strong>: A toy that will be given to a baby (or child under 3 years old) should NOT have any small parts like buttons, craft eyes, plastic noses or weighted pellets! C<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">heck out this blog post for <a href=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/toy-safety-tips-for-home-made-toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">more toy safety information HERE<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21603 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Toy-safety-tips-for-home-made-soft-toys.jpg\" alt=\"Toy-safety-tips-for-home made-soft-toys\" width=\"380\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Toy-safety-tips-for-home-made-soft-toys.jpg 380w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Toy-safety-tips-for-home-made-soft-toys-142x300.jpg 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This spotty-legged <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/flamingo-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fleur Flamingo<\/strong><\/a><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Teri Wolff<\/strong>. I particularly like the bright burst of color on the wings.\ud83e\ude77<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40706 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Teri-Wolff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Teri-Wolff.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Teri-Wolff-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fleur-Flamingo-sewn-by-Teri-Wolff-480x610.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/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\/flamingo-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Flamingo Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23758 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flamingo-toy-sewing-pattern-by-Pauline-McArthur.jpg\" alt=\"Flamingo-toy-sewing-pattern-by-Pauline-McArthur\" width=\"270\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flamingo-toy-sewing-pattern-by-Pauline-McArthur.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Flamingo-toy-sewing-pattern-by-Pauline-McArthur-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This amazing display of delightful <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/diggles-the-dragon-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Diggles Dragons<\/strong><\/a><\/span> were sewn by <strong>Danyela Warne<\/strong>. Did you know the collective noun for a group of dragons is a &#8216;flight&#8217;?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40707 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Diggles-Dragon-sewn-by-Danyela-Warne-480x300.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\/diggles-the-dragon-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Dragon Sewing pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22214 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/930C6329-8D85-437E-9482-C8D1E288FE9E-e1633905522715.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This cute <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 Sea Turtle<\/a><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by <strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diana Sageser. <\/strong>The shell features images of marine animals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40704 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: segoe; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diana also sewed<br \/>\nthis cute Stu Sea Turtle!\ud83d\udc9c<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40716 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Stu-Sea-Turtle-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Diana-Sageser2a-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/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=\"270\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/gorilla-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Gregory Gorilla<\/strong><\/span><\/a> looks pretty in pink as sewn by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Laura Baillie<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">. He&#8217;s made from tweed, so he doesn&#8217;t need to worry about catching a chill.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40714 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Laura-Baillie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"845\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/gorilla-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>This Gregory Gorilla<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Kirsty-Louise Barnett<\/strong>, also in pink. I don&#8217;t thnk we&#8217;ve ever seen two pink gorillas posted in the same month,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40717 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-906x1024.jpg 906w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-1080x1221.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-980x1108.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett-480x543.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gregory-Gorilla-sewn-by-Kirsty-Louise-Barnett.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/gorilla-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the Gorilla pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20071 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gorilla-Sewing-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Gorilla Sewing Pattern\" width=\"270\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gorilla-Sewing-Pattern.jpg 388w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gorilla-Sewing-Pattern-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This lovely <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/larry-the-lion-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Larry Lion<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was\u00a0sewn by <strong>Esme Norton<\/strong>, who writes that she &#8220;absolutely loved&#8221; making him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40656 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Esme-Norton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Esme-Norton.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Esme-Norton-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Esme-Norton-480x686.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/larry-the-lion-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Larry Lion<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewn by <strong>Jessica Jolly<\/strong>. The lion&#8217;s new owner looks happy with her gift (and Larry even matches her Lion King onesie).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40712 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Jessica-Jolly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Jessica-Jolly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Jessica-Jolly-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Jessica-Jolly-768x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Larry-Lion-sewn-by-Jessica-Jolly-480x437.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\/larry-the-lion-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Lion pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20761 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/27B8766C-9098-4A1B-BEF2-E3B75A05FBA3-e1624765572304.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">This smiley <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/sammy-the-shark-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Sammy Shark<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Linda Rock<\/strong>. I don&#8217;t know the age of the recipient, but this pattern is particularly popular with toddlers, who like to take him on pretend marine adventure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40710 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shark-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Rock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shark-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Rock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shark-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Rock-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shark-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Rock-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shark-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Rock-480x408.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\/sammy-the-shark-soft-toy-sewing-pattern-instant-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Shark Pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19910 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D90752C1-95E5-4B85-B9F3-E6CD421F2973-e1618795978310.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>We had some super cute Memory Bears this month!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/grandaughter-teddy-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gracie GRANDDAUGHTER Bear<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Elaine Magowan<\/strong>. This Gracie is extra fancy&#8230;do you see the gold-trimmed frills on her bloomers?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40725 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gracie-Granddaughter-Bear-sewn-by-Elaine-Magowan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gracie-Granddaughter-Bear-sewn-by-Elaine-Magowan.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gracie-Granddaughter-Bear-sewn-by-Elaine-Magowan-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gracie-Granddaughter-Bear-sewn-by-Elaine-Magowan-480x688.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/grandaughter-teddy-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the <\/strong><\/span><\/a><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/grandaughter-teddy-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRANDDAUGHTER Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong> Pattern.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40136 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gracie-GRANDDAUGHTER-Bear.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gracie-GRANDDAUGHTER-Bear.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gracie-GRANDDAUGHTER-Bear-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Denise Williams, <\/strong>and it was her first Memlody Bear. Great job! I&#8217;m sure the gift recipient will love it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40664 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Denise-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Denise-Williams.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Denise-Williams-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Denise-Williams-480x702.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">AND this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was sewn by <strong>Lynn LeBlanc<\/strong> of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02vnBTAooPSsbH4mAaFdJwWcVghYvgVcf8fqMYh5uDoSe6tfToK1wX8NDVMn7JDFfml&amp;id=61582784497938&amp;__cft__[0]=AZYejhUGo4bVUEGfMM0zDNSPU7vCd65Jing3xSU6rBCZYcguONYNSId7BN86EGmedWOsjcO6bbPGtJBMN1kq4oDR10SDKJBW-4OjDVzDbBjaXET2DdNzA00O-zoDgvoSGtPu8xBWV_YRv1lBBk9cqyW29Ebj-M5RWxbh7UUIKoe-dA&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hugs n Stitches<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from a cherished child&#8217;s kilt!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40261 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches.jpg 776w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches-768x990.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches-400x516.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-from-a-kilt-Hugs-n-Stitches-480x619.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">AND this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/memory-bear-keepsake-toy-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0was sewn by <strong>Robyn Weber <\/strong>from baby clothes. She did a great job placing the designs on the ears and paws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40708 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Robyn-Weber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Robyn-Weber-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Melody-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Robyn-Weber-480x572.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/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 purchase 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben BEGINNER teddy bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by <strong>Paula Blevins<\/strong> in EXTRA cuddly Luxe Cuddle. I&#8217;m sure anyone would love to receive this fluffy, cheerful bear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40648 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ben-Beginner-Bear-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-in-Cuddle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ben-Beginner-Bear-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-in-Cuddle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ben-Beginner-Bear-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-in-Cuddle-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ben-Beginner-Bear-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-in-Cuddle-768x792.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ben-Beginner-Bear-sewn-by-Paula-Blevins-in-Cuddle-480x495.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\/beginner-bear-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE to purchase the BEGINNER teddy 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:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ben-the-Beginner-Memory-Bear-Pattern-Product.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Kristy Cockburn<\/strong>\u00a0sewed this <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" 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> for a wedding to match the wedding theme. Calico has a floral headpiece that might rival the bridesmaids!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40680 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Kristy-Cockburn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Kristy-Cockburn.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Kristy-Cockburn-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Kristy-Cockburn-768x735.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Kristy-Cockburn-480x459.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">This\u00a0 <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" 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 Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span><\/a> sewn\u00a0by <strong>Jackie Wooding<\/strong> from t-shirts upcycled from her gym. You can see the carefully placement of the logos on ear, chest, and paws.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40629 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Calico-Signature-Memory-Bear-sewn-by-Jackie-Wooding-480x407.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\/signature-bear-calico-teddy-bear-instant-download-sewing-e-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase 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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">This cute\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Keep Me Keepsake Bear pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> was sewn by <strong>Lori Lee<\/strong>. This pattern has multiple areas to feature special fabrics, including a special &#8220;no-seam&#8221; tummy panel.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40674 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lori-Lee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lori-Lee-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lori-Lee-480x567.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">This collection of cute\u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Keep Me Keepsake Bears<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0was sewn by <strong>Lacey Chapek<\/strong>. The tan and brown bears are all made from the same fabric, but with different pattern piece placements. Moving the colors around definitely changes the look of the bear.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40702 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lacey-Chapek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lacey-Chapek.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lacey-Chapek-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lacey-Chapek-768x729.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Keep-Me-Keepsake-Bear-sewn-by-Lacey-Chapek-480x455.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\/keepsake-bear-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Bear pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19913 \" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/84043CEE-3BFA-4132-B1D8-6C84DD765BB3-e1618796377995.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"313\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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=\"font-weight: 400;\">These pretty purple and pink <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-unicorn-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kelsey Keepsake Unicorns<\/strong><\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0were sewn by <strong>Anneke Rothner<\/strong>. She used faux flowers around the horns rather than the felt flower templates included in the pattern.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40679 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner2-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner2-480x594.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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=\"font-weight: 400;\">And <strong>Anneke Rothner <\/strong>ALSO sewed these gorgeous gothic <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-unicorn-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kelsey Keepsake Unicorns<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. It&#8217;s not the first black unicorn we&#8217;ve seen here on the blog, or even the third or fourth!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40678 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner1.jpg 579w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner1-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Anneke-Rothner1-480x663.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this flowery <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-unicorn-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kelsey Keepsake Unicorn<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0was sewn by <strong>Annessa Bock<\/strong>. Annessa used figural buttons on the felt flowers for a little extra bling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40705 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Annessa-Bock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Annessa-Bock.jpg 604w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Annessa-Bock-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelsey-Keepsake-Unicorn-sewn-by-Annessa-Bock-480x636.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/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\/keepsake-unicorn-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to purchase the Keepsake Unicorn pattern.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22240 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Keepsake-Unicorn-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">If you&#8217;d like a keepsake animal that&#8217;s more earth-bound than a unicorn, consider <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kip the Keepsake Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<strong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linda Grace Bradley<\/strong> sewed this\u00a0Keepsake Dog using a man&#8217;s shirt as the mane fabric.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40713 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Grace-Bradley.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"767\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Grace-Bradley.jpg 767w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Grace-Bradley-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Linda-Grace-Bradley-480x501.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And <strong>Sue Rushby<\/strong> sewed this cute girly <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kip the Keepsake Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">for her granddaughter. The pattern has a large &#8220;no seam&#8221; tummy panel perfect or use with embroidery machines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40639 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sue-Rushby-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"801\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: segoe; color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">Look at the doggy&#8217;s<br \/>\nsweet face!!!!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40685 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sue-Rushby2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"594\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sue-Rushby2.jpg 594w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sue-Rushby2-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Sue-Rushby2-480x631.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Keepsake Dog Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34540 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">AND this month\u2019s winner is&#8230;<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Congrats to this month&#8217;s winner <strong>Ann Cozzy Brooks<\/strong>, who sewed this<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kip the Keepsake Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">as a memorial toy for her friend&#8217;s dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><span id=\"fbPhotoSnowliftCaption\" class=\"fbPhotosPhotoCaption\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\"><span class=\"hasCaption\">CONGRATS, Ann! You win<br \/>\na FREE Funky Friends Factory Pattern ~&gt;<br \/>\nof your choice!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Ann-Cozzy-Brooks-1-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Ann-Cozzy-Brooks-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Ann-Cozzy-Brooks-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Ann-Cozzy-Brooks-1-480x679.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kip-Keepsake-Dog-sewing-pattern-sewn-by-Ann-Cozzy-Brooks-1.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/keepsake-memory-dog-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click HERE to buy the Keepsake Dog Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34540 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a8a5a9; padding: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Keepsake-Dog-Pattern-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/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:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/A-facebook-badge-Pauline-McArthur.jpg 331w, https:\/\/blog.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;\"><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>MAKEROFTHEMONTH 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>We&#8217;ve had so many cute entries this month celebrating occasions including weddings, retirements, birthdays and new babies&#8230; and even a prom. You&#8217;ll see lots of fabulous foxes, magical unicorns, marvelous memory bears, and more! Read down to the end of the post to find out who won this month&#8217;s maker&#8217;s prize.\ud83c\udfc6 Let&#8217;s take a look\u2026 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":40646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-competitions-giveaways"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BEAN-BEAR.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40259"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40852,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40259\/revisions\/40852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}