Hootables… A Community Effort
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.
It’s funny how good things come from bad things
Several years ago I was in rough shape with a bad back. Lots of pain. Trying to carry on work. Reduced activity. Mostly, I could manage the pain if I laid on my left side. [I didn’t do this without pain meds]
Couldn’t lay there indefinitely and since I’m a lifelong knitter of big projects, I was a bit frustrated that I couldn’t do my normal knitting projects. However, there’s always a gift.
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Good Monday Morning! New owls get introduced and three more heading out as birthday gifts.
And so, please shake wings with Cassie, a soft, fuzzy miss who flew in on January 10, 2026 and is Hootable #3447. While I love every owl that flies off my knitting needles, Cassie is definitely a favourite.
And then, and then... here is Nathan, a December 29, 2025 owl and one incredibly soft little guy. He is #3434.
The next 3 owls, Henry (3435), Mallory (3423) and Quinn (3293) were in a basket in my workroom and Elizabeth and David scooped them up for birthday gifts for very cute grandsons. Here they are...thank you so much for your support.
Don't forget, each Hootable costs $50 and every penny goes to college tuition for a student who really needs help.
You can buy Hootables at 5 retail locations (listed in detail on our hootables.ca website) but check out Wise Vision, Around My Gluten Free Table, Oh! Beehive, Wentworth Eatery and Get Moving Physiotherapy. As well, Linda's Craftique on HWY 10 has a nice selection.
Hi on this windy Thursday! I said I had a whole parliament of owls in my workshop that needed stuffing etc.
Well, here are the four I managed to complete today.
I love each of them and hope you will too.
First, meet AdaLynn, who got her wings on November 28, 2025 and is #3430.
And then, #3432, the lovely Gemma. She is as perky as her colours and she flew in on December 12, 2025... my granddaughter's birthday
Finnegan, who arrived December 15 and is #3433. Finnegan is very soft, very fuzzy and a charmer to cuddle.
Last of today's assembly work is Curtis, who flew inn on November 30, 2025 and i2 #3431. Curtis is a very soft blend of deep greys.s
If any of them interests you, just pop me an email at donna@donnadouglas.com
I have close to 15 owls to assemble and will try to post them each day while I still have them with me.
A Letter of Thanks
Where can I buy a Hootable?
A number of Barrie, ON retailers sell Hootables out of the goodness of their hearts.
Trish Brunelle
Get Moving Physiotherapy
35 Cedar Pte Dr
Lori Rosanelli
Around My Gluten Free Table
411 Huronia Rd at Big Bay Point
Terry McNaughton
Wentworths Eatery & Café
72 Ross St
Tony Wise
Wise Vision Optical
190 Cundles Rd E
Oh! Beehive
Eco Goods Co. & Refillery
Lakeshore Mews, Barrie
Linda Benne Ouderkirk
Linda’s Craftique
386268 20 Sideroad, at Hwy 10 Mono, ON
(between Shelburne & Orangeville)
Adoptions
Interested in having a Hootable Owl of your own, or you want to gift one to someone else? Check out the latest available owls and news on our Facebook Page.
You can choose your colour. Donna chooses the owl’s name just because she gets attached to them all. The price for an adult owl is $50 and babies are $25 extra. *Babies owls are not made separately* If you’re having the owl mailed, expect to add a bit for economical courier costs, too.
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.