Owls in stitches
Find out what species are included in my tea towels
Discover my 20 uniquely embroidered owl designs that I have had transformed into a charming tea towel! Each owl was embroidered, usually with beads, and sometimes partly painted too. The owls range from all over the world, including some that are now extinct. If you're eager to delve into the diverse personalities and styles of these embroidered owls, I invite you to embark on this delightful journey through the owl family. Uncover the secrets and stories behind each feathered friend which were inspired by my ‘Owly October’ challenge. Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry into your home with this one-of-a-kind tea towel on a beautiful pale blue background.
Little Owl - I learnt from one of my customers that the Little Owl was named Athena by Florence Nightingale, after she found and rescued one in Greece, that she often kept in her pocket.
Forest Owlet - Found in Forests in central India. This owl has unfortunately been on the endangered IUCN Red List since 2018.
Northern Hawk Owl - Found in the Northern Latitudes, this Owl is said to behave like a hawk, but looks like an owl.
Snowy Owl - Native to the Arctic regions of North America and the Palearctic. These Owls are classed as Vulnerable as their populations are decreasing.
Sula Scops owl - Owning a gallery called Sula, I couldn’t not include this one in my list. Found on the Sula islands of Indonesia.
Tawny owl - Tawny Owls are a species that is widespread across the UK, but was last recorded in Guernsey in 1971.
Laughing Owl - It was endemic to New Zealand, but it was extinct by 1914.
Burrowing Owl - Found in grasslands, and known for its long legs, this one reminds me a little bit of a Meerkat.
Mauritian Owl - As the name suggests this Owl was found in Mauritius, but was unfortunately declared extinct in 1859 by George Clark.
Great Grey Owl - The world’s largest owl by length. Found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Flores Scops Owl - Endemic to the island of Flores in Indonesia, these Owls are endangered.
Eurasian Eagle Owl - looking like it’s been told off, I learnt from a friend that this is what the owl character in Winnie the Pooh was based on.
Long Eared Owl - Long Eared Owls are found across the UK, including Guernsey occasionally.
Northern Saw-Whet Owl - One of the smallest owl species in North America.
Barn Owl - the most widespread of all birds, and even in Guernsey, although their population is decreasing.
Short Eared Owl - These owls breed in the North of England and Scotland. There have been sightings of a few of these birds in Guernsey.
White Faced Scops Owl - aka, Northern White-Faced Owl, found in a band across Africa.
Ural Owl - it’s name refers to the Ural Mountains of Russia, but it is found across Europe, Scandinavia and Japan.
Great Horned Owl - also referred to as the Tiger Owl.
Striped Owl - Native to Central and South America.
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