Blood, sweat and bears
I took a teddy bear making course where we used recycled materials to make our bears last weekend. It was loads of fun, and surprisingly, a whole lot of hard work too! All the muscles in my hands were hurting and my poor fingers were pricked like pincushions by Sunday! Despite all the blood and sweat shed, it was a whole lot of fun to make something a bit different from what I usually do. It was also nice to simply sew with other people, I'm so used to my hermit ways at the workroom that I had forgotten how enjoyable crafting with others can be too.
And here's what I made:
Bluebeary used to be my favourite pair of corduroy trousers that were so old and worn that they weren't even good for lounging around the house in anymore. I got them second-hand from a friend when I was in my 20's and I wore them a whole lot in school because they were so cute and comfortable. The last time I wore these trousers was when a good friend of mine had moved to live just down the street, and a bunch of us got together to paint her wall. This is why Bluebeary has a few little purple spots here and there. I like that all the memories attached to the trousers, along with a few new ones too, now live on in Bluebeary.
Having tried my hand at making jointed soft toys, I've been thinking of making a jointed Rag Pet. I'm currently working on how to alter the Rag Pet pattern so it'll work with joints, but still keep the usual Rag Pet simplicity and look. I'm also planning on making a few more traditional type of teddies; I think I may have gotten bitten by the teddy bear bug! :)
And here's what I made:
Bluebeary used to be my favourite pair of corduroy trousers that were so old and worn that they weren't even good for lounging around the house in anymore. I got them second-hand from a friend when I was in my 20's and I wore them a whole lot in school because they were so cute and comfortable. The last time I wore these trousers was when a good friend of mine had moved to live just down the street, and a bunch of us got together to paint her wall. This is why Bluebeary has a few little purple spots here and there. I like that all the memories attached to the trousers, along with a few new ones too, now live on in Bluebeary.
Having tried my hand at making jointed soft toys, I've been thinking of making a jointed Rag Pet. I'm currently working on how to alter the Rag Pet pattern so it'll work with joints, but still keep the usual Rag Pet simplicity and look. I'm also planning on making a few more traditional type of teddies; I think I may have gotten bitten by the teddy bear bug! :)
Exciting news!
I love bluebeary and all the memories he embodies! Can't wait to see what you do next! <3
Posted by: V. | November 23, 2010 at 07:33 PM
The teddy is lovely!
Posted by: ToveB | November 23, 2010 at 08:10 PM
Bluebeary is gorgeous! I just love the print on his paw pads and ears - such cute little details. I wonder what he's pondering over there.
And I'm very intrigued by the idea of jointed Rag Pets! Can't wait to see what you come up with :)
Posted by: Holly - Two Cheese Please | November 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM
He is adorable and making things jointed is really exciting news.
And I love the story he has attached to himself.
Posted by: nini | November 24, 2010 at 02:12 PM