I made a lot of toys for my children and one of the favorites was Scraps from the Wizard of Oz series. I am not sure where she is but will take a photo later if she is currently out in my sleeping daughter’s bedroom. For those dolls(I made a few) I made my own pattern and created the yardage so she would be truly scrappy. I think the squares are about an inch, so 1 1/2 inch strips sewn together. I did bunny’s from larger strips. I used really small stitches and they have held up well but the idea of an extra layer underneath is brilliant, wish I had thought of it! I also need to see if I have the locking stitch mentioned above. I love making toys!

When I had larger pieces I simply spread them out through the animal and they turned out adorable.....so a red ear on the side with the blue face, maybe the gusset in green etc

I didn't make a teddy but an elephant using all the scraps. Found the free pattern online and then made some adjustments to make it easy for myself. Here's a pic of how I made mine for the little boy in question. I made yardage from the scraps in stripes, herringbone and checkerboard. Then used decorative stitching in areas. Also embroidered his name on the top of his head from cutoffs of the blocks.

I agree. I love him!

I would just piece your scraps as you like and then quilt them to muslin and cut out and make the bear. You can use the pieces for the bear pattern to give you an idea of how big your pieced sections need to be.

Suz, what a great elephant

Or maybe here - - -

https://craftfreebies.com/teddy-bear-patterns.html

has some cute patterns - -

d.rickman - I can't seem to find that pattern. Any chance you could share it or send it to me? Thanks -

You all are so talented!

I ended up buying more Cuddle fabric for the body and just using matching scraps for his belly, ears and face and bought a pattern for a hippo. This couple honeymooned in Africa and the baby will be born soon afterwards, so I thought a hippo was a good choice!

I will not, however, be making another anytime soon.....I'll stick with quilts.

Watson
PS...He still needs a few threads clipped...

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Fusible interfacing. I have a pattern for patchwork bear if you are still looking, let me know.