I'm beginning to think I need to stop naming the bears I make, because they seem to quite often become 'That Bloody Bear' or 'MY Bear' in correspondence. Anyway, thankfully none of them has, as yet developed a complex about it... Still the particular 'Bloody Bear' in question here was Maple, who rather endeared himself to Justine at FQR, however he was a little big for her needs (and if you've seen the size of Hunter, you'll know that her arms only have so much spare space these days!)
So, for the first time in 3 months, the bearmaking paraphernalia is being dusted off, the pattern has been shrunk, the mohair dug out, and ultrasuede matched, and my index finger has started limbering itself up in preparation to becoming the bloody stump it's usually reduced to when sewing the nose... We may be some time here, with my list of 'everything that needs to be done', but Justine has assured me she's not in a hurry (plus she has Hunter to hold right now anyway), so watch this space to see what this little pile turns into:
How really really cute! Love him. I have NEVER had a bear in my life and am so tempted every time you produce a new one.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make for Justine. When does it evolve from a make to a personality of its own?
ReplyDeleteI still have Bruno who I've had since I was born and who was bigger than I was for at least the first year! ... now I reckon he reaches my kneecaps!
ReplyDeleteAnd then there's Yogi, a more unconventional orange bear who is bigger than Bruno and who's head is in danger of becoming detatched from his body!
I'm rahter impressed that you make bears!
There's going to be a new bear!!! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteA mini version of Maple? This is going to be too cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute bear!! I have so many of my childhood bears still =D
ReplyDeleteAre we talking lucky Hunter, or lucky Justine?!
ReplyDeleteWell, LT WELCOME back to the wonderful world of teddy bears. Jack & The Clan must be so proud of you.
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Prudence
I'm sure your mohair is happy to have some attention:) That bear is too cute!
ReplyDeleteWow, now I am hoping you will share more on the birth of a bear. I am sure he will be very cute.
ReplyDeleteI'M WATCHING!!!! I know what you mean by soar fingers.
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Are you sure Hunter is getting this bear!?
ReplyDeleteBeary nice addition to the collective :-)
ReplyDeletesoooo cute - the little hobby horse, the cowboy hat - too gorgeous! lucky Hunter!
ReplyDeleteOh that's great news beartriffic in fact. I'm sure whoever gets him will love mini Maple.
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What a cute bear!!! I can't wait to see what you make for Justine! I have only ever knitting monkeys, I haven't sewn any stuffed animals yet...we will see if my little one ever asks for anything, probably the only way it will happen!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting I can't wait to see it get born!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific! A new bear is going to be born and I'm sure Justine will be thrilled with him since he's going to be modeled after Maple. Love the color of this mohair. Happy sewing. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHe is a wonderful bear! Would be quite at home here with me in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteWe have a place we drive by often on our way up north, Bloody Basin. I am sure there was probably some horrible tragedy that happened there to have such a name. Every time we drive by my husband says when will you name a bear Bloody Basin. So there you go, the perfect name for a cowboy bear, instead of Bloody Bear, Bloody Basin ;)
What a cute bear! I can't wait to see this one grow!!!
ReplyDeletePut some boots on him and he could come to my birthday party tonight!
ReplyDeletehe is too cute ...............gorgeous !!
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