Jenelle’s Bear

Jenelle’s Bear

I’ve been skills trading again!  A few months ago I asked if anyone was willing to do a skills trade with me for some graphic design work.  The lovely Jenelle volunteered, and I’m really hoping to be able to show off her hard work soon...
Thrifty Bear, Or, The Labour Exchange

Thrifty Bear, Or, The Labour Exchange

One of the best things about the online sewing community is the range of talents and skills that your friends have, and sometimes you can do a skills trade to get something that might have otherwise been out of reach.  Fellow Brit Bee Trudi does the most...
Jim’s Bear

Jim’s Bear

Late last year one of my gran’s neighbours’ friends asked me to make her  bear in memory of her husband.  Because of other deadlines I wasn’t able to get him done for her in time for Christmas, and I did say it wouldn’t be a quick...
Getting A Toe In The Door

Getting A Toe In The Door

Phew, I’m nearly at the end of Mr Bear now (it’s seems only fitting that he actually have a title now that he has a fully functioning head ;o) )  so today I’m sharing a look at his other detailed bit, following his acupuncture from the other night… He’s now all...
Getting Ahead Of The Game

Getting Ahead Of The Game

Well the tedious bits of making the bear are done now, all the cutting out, seam trimming, tacking, sewing and un-tacking is finished, including the 2nd head (grrr) and now we get to the good bit, bringing the wee guy to life.  I always start with stuffing the...