But... if I want to play...I must try to be regular...so here I am. Better late than not at all I guess.
A friend came on Saturday to get some pointers on making a bear of her own. I found some old pattern pieces I had cut over a year ago... and managed to put a head together while she did some stitching. It's not a bear...... but, actually from the look of it ....well, hey...it could be anything at this point, right?
We yakked and laughed and had some fun. Oh, and some biscotti too...
more pieces .... just hanging out ....waiting for some stitching......
If you look closely..you will see that I traced my pieces with a ballpoint pen. Don't do that. Especially on white fabric. It might show through the fabric at a later date. And, if it gets wet... there could even be some dye leaching into the fabric from the ink. I do some dumb things sometimes...and now...I am stitching in from the edge further than I usually do...so that I can just trim off the lines. More work. But, that's me for ya some days. Duh......
I won't do it again.... .. honest.... ...
If you would like to play along with us on WOYWW ...why not head over to Julia's Stamping Ground and see what it's all about? ..
Better late than never...nice to have a friend over! I made flowers at my next door neighbours tonight.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than having a good natter with a girlfriend and crafting at the same time.
Hi, it sounds like you had such fun with your friend, I bet the bear turns out great. I had to look up biscotti and now my mouth is watering. Have a lovely day, Laura
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It sounds like you had a fun time with your friend :) Looking forward to seeing the finished bear.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab WOYWW and a great week, Karen #90
sounds like youve been having fun in the making even if taking a while .Can't wit to see the result.
ReplyDeleteHave a creative week Happy woyww
judex4
i love teddy bears but i've never made one. i don't think it would look like a bear if i did, LOL. yours ar ecute thank you for sharing,
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Naughty you using a pen:)
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ReplyDeleteWell I am sure he will be cute and much loved even if he does have a few ink stains here and there! x Jo
ReplyDeleteI await to see that little creature finished. I have been known to use a ball point pen to trace applique pieces. I don't think I have ever had any problems but then again, I don't think I used it on white.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to share crafty creations. Thanks for sharing & enjoy this week's WOYWW. I've been nosing at lots of desks in my attempt to visit everyone. Zo xx 83
ReplyDeletehi Bee vee, thanks for coming by my desk, when I do tutorials (videos) I always say - now don't do it like this...
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reversi teaching methodology,
and like you I'd just pick up a pen use it and then think Doh...
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Love your bears! Thanks for visiting me and sorry but no luck on my mystery item. Think fabric and threads and it's only a framed picture of the item!
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Love your bears, I have never made one (wish I could) they are fanatastic, he will be loved inked up or not!! Have a agreat week, Hugs May x x x x
ReplyDeleteI'm sometimes a late poster, so I like to make sure to "hop" from the end of the list sometimes. :-) Sounds like you had a fun time with your friend! My Mom came over to my house over the weekend and we made some Valentines and chatted and laughed. Good times.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely time, I didn’t make it, to everyone’s crafty space on Wednesday so doing my snooping today,
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week x Lou x @#103
I wish I could sew. Nope...not a stitch. I have been using double sided tape to hem a pair of pants for a few months now. Yup - pathetic! Ha!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
xo Catherine
great to have a break from the reality to spend with a friend. I would love to see some bears. i have been collecting bears since i was 5!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping ny my blog ...your bears are SO cute ...what a fun thing to create. Had to laugh ...a little ...over the ink thing ...they say we learn from our mistakes ...hopefully you wont give yourself all that extra work again. xx
ReplyDeleteVee, it sounds like the day was great fun. Wish I was there with you. You're so clever! Maa
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having lots of fun. I look forward to seeing this take shape
ReplyDeleteHope to see the new bear soon - looks like surgery at the mo! Thanks for letting us look in and peek at your desk... Sarah at 7...
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you had a great day. I love the bears in your blog header, so cute and soft looking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for already stopping by my desk this week :)
Sherry (8) x
I couldn't see it w a bear head until I saw the other body parts, then it was in context!! How nice of you to show your friend, and a day of fun a biscotti - great pay off!!
ReplyDeleteA good day spent doing just what you love. Thanks for hint about not using a pen too! The Biscotti sounded yum! Cheers for now, Susan xx :D)
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sound like you guys had great time. thank for a peek..
ReplyDeleteMichele x153
You are so clever apart from the pen bit. Your dolls and bears etc are just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend visiting from England so not much art for me this week, better things, like cake!! Hope you had a wonderful time with your friend.
Von # 26
Thanks for your visit to my blog.
Glad you had fun if not did hardly anything lol
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