Some More Bears

I've been working on some more bears.  I've done all of the sewing by hand when I've been sewing the fur.  I've used the machine for clothes and the bears made out of wadding.  I think that hand sewing gives a much neater finish - what do other bear makers think?

I'm enjoying it immensely and can't wait to start the next one.  The next one is Millie and she is another bear doll.  This time with a cloth body and only fur on head, feet and arms.  It should be interesting to make this one.  I bought a pattern today for a 5 inch bear - that should be a challenge.  She's fully jointed and the cutest little thing.

Here are the latest photos:

These are both Elle Jane bear-dolls.  They are very, cute and lovely to make.

This is James.  He is the most adorable little bear - only about 11 inches high.  Made out of mohair.  I'm hoping to make him again.

This bear is called Summer in the pattern.  I haven't named him as I don't think he's a summer.  I want to make a lighter coloured one that I can call Summer.  Not sure what to call this bear, but I believe he's a boy!

Cheers

Marg

First Bear Finished, second almost......

I've finished my first bear.  This one was made of tea stained cotton wadding and she had a jointed neck, but sewn on arms and legs - so really a Bear-Doll.  Named Elle Jane.  Very cute and I really enjoyed making her.

Elle Jane - Designed by Debbie Amos for Country Sampler Designs

Another Bear-Doll - but this one with furry face, feet and hands  Also designed by Debbie Amos - and she has been cut out and I've started the sewing.

My first "furry" bear.  He has no face yet - but will have after the next class.  Another bear  designed by Debbie Amos - but this time under her own name.  It was a great bear to make.  Can't wait to finish him.

I've also got another little guy started - James.  He's made from mohair and is a small bear with a sailor collar.  Very dapper.  Once again, another Debbie Amos bear.

So my new obsession hobby has got off to a great start.

A new blog for bears

I've recently started to make bears.  While I have a quilting blog, I'm so taken with bears that I've decided that i will start a bear blog.  Well, bears and dolls.  Using it to document my journey through bear making.  No photos yet - but hopefully will this week when my first two creations start to look like bears.  At this stage, they are seamed bits of bears with no stuffing.  Not a lot to look at.