sschick

Hi All, I just finished this homemade, or handmade teddy bear, if you prefer. I did use Mabel and Ernestine to sew the parts together. My favorite aunt asked if I could make it for her. It is made from a mink shawl that was my uncle's grandmother's. Other than the band and butterfly on the hat, it is all made from the shawl. I used to make teddy bears all the time, but switched to quilting. Now I remember why. Real fur is a pain to work with. Anyway, it is complete and I just need mail it to my aunt. Now it is back to my Frankenstein quilt which was on the backburner while I was working on the bear.

Shari

dunster

That is so very cute! He looks like he has an attitude.

OurWorkbench

What a nice memory bear

bearisgray

Looks like a labor of love. He is adorable.

Tartan

Very cute!

laurilli

It's beautiful!! You did it justice. Thanks for sharing.

QuiltBaer

You did a wonderful job. I love the bear and the accessories!

Dedemac

Awesome job, I have been waiting for a picture of the finished bear since the last VQW

Three Dog Night

Way to go. As a former bear maker switched to quilting myself I still have not made a "real" fur bear. Have a beautiful wrap I got at a doll & bear show years ago but never got the nerve to start. Your aunt will love this.

annievee

Great job, beautiful bear