I found this cute pattern for owl pincushions. I've made several and they are quite easy and use up scraps of fabric and 2 buttons for eyes. I did go to the pet store and bought the smallest bag of lizard litter, which is crushed walnut shells. Use this to fill the owl. It gives it some weight and is good to stick your needles and pins into= keeps them sharp.
http://moonstitches.typepad.com/phot...zakkaowls.html