Finally Friday

by | 05.11.2011 | Uncategorized | 11 comments

Okay, I’m sorry there’s not been much sewing this week, but I’ve been finishing this little guy:

I’m afraid that’s all you get to see for now, as the lady who commissioned him hasn’t seen him.  He’s got gloriously funky fur, in a mad sort of ‘bad fur day’ but it totally suits him.

I did managed to get this done too, the first of my November bee blocks.  This is for Sew Bee Joyful, and I have a signature block still to do, but this was a nice, quick one to knock up to start with.  I hope that I got the centre right.  Corinne had asked if we had bird blocks to put them in the centre, but I got a butterfly.  It was huge, and didn’t really fit into either of our block options in its entirety, so I did a bit of unusual fussy cutting.  I wanted to get the name from the panel in though as I just loved the font.

Anywho, tomorrow I’ll be starting on my raffle bear for The Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event  He’s been marked out on the fur and fray checked for weeks, but I’m hoping he’ll come together pretty quickly…

Look what arrived this week though:

I fear I may get a little distracted (although I have to admit I did forget about it being here what with having to phone the police back about the murder when I got home the day I’d picked it up from the sorting office, so I’ve held out for 4 nights already!)
Finally, if any of you happen to be at a loose end, and fancy a trip to Troon, I’ll be at the Scottish Bear Fair at the Concert Hall on Sunday :o)

11 Comments

  1. In the Light of the Moon
    In the Light of the Moon on 5th November 2011 at 3:39 am

    Oooh I just love his funky hair!!!Wish I could see more of him,but Iunderstand that the owner has not yet seen him.
    Its a good thing you left us a link to the murder…because I was like WHAT Murder?Hope they catch who did that!!Fast!
    Hugs,Cat

  2. Kays Kids
    Kays Kids on 5th November 2011 at 4:24 am

    I love the block you did with the butterfly. I have just come back from the Quilt and Craft fair. It was all so tempting.
    Your scraggy bear looks as though he will have character.
    Hugs
    Kay

  3. Benta At SLIKstitches
    Benta At SLIKstitches on 5th November 2011 at 8:27 am

    Love the bear (well think I do, from what I can see from the tease, LOL) am concerned that you were close /. involved /whatever with the murder, but most of all LOVE you for the package that I just found outside the back door, and despair at your attempts to distract me… But what are you going to teach me? And when? LOL

  4. Annabella
    Annabella on 5th November 2011 at 9:52 am

    Steiff eat your heart out. Gorgeous bear – look at the personality in his face. I heard about that murder – was it near where you live?? Block is lovely – how could your fellow bee not like it?

  5. Becky
    Becky on 5th November 2011 at 11:19 am

    Oh my goodness what a cute little bear face! he's adorable!

  6. The Bear's Blog
    The Bear's Blog on 5th November 2011 at 11:34 am

    Hi LT,

    Can't wait to see the new kid.

    Hugs to you, The Clan, & Jack

    Love,
    Prudence

  7. Alli
    Alli on 5th November 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Funky fur bear is adorable! What a good job with your bee block, too! 🙂

    I'm eeeenvious of your book — I've had that in my wishlist for forever!

  8. maddyrose
    maddyrose on 5th November 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Hey, even with only a peek I'm in love with this guy. His fur looks like it would be fun to work with. Have an awsome weekend. Hugs

  9. Sarah
    Sarah on 5th November 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Love the look of new bear, his fur looks wild! Be careful outdoors… and have a great weekend in troon, wish I could stop by!

  10. SewHappyGeek
    SewHappyGeek on 6th November 2011 at 9:14 pm

    OMG the block is awesome! I'm hoping to work on mine this week…everything is going by too quickly and I can't keep up!
    I like your bear, he/she looks very friendly. Such a cute, curious nose!

  11. Shocking Hocking
    Shocking Hocking on 15th November 2011 at 10:03 pm

    hoagy looks fantastic – very huggable.

    …and love your block