Teddy from Leftover Strips?
 

Anyone ever made a matching bear from leftover strips from a quilt?

I've got enough left to make one, but I'm not sure where to start. Whether to just sew them together and create yardage and then use that with a purchased pattern or if there is an actual "quilted bear" that I don't know about?

Love to see pics, as well

Watson

What a great idea - hope you succeed!

https://www.sewthankful.com/Melody-m...s-Factory.html

Hi Watson. Your post got me wondering so I asked Mr. Google and came up with this free pattern and tutorial. It looks interesting. https://www.instructables.com/id/Ted...l-and-pattern/

Thank you GingerK for that wonderful link. Thank you to "Joyful" too. She really did a superb job.

How I would like to have that pattern but even though I am a member of instructables I can't seem to get it. I am going to try again though.
Thanks
Lynda

Hey Lynda, follow the link Ginger posted, takes a couple of steps and then the pattern is at the bottom of the last page. It's a pdf so very easy to download and print. Her instructions before the pattern are very clear.

Here is one I made from scraps - also made the quilt for new baby about 6 years ago.
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I'd suggest you first sew to a foundation muslin to make it easier.

Watson, I sewed stuffed animals for 20 years for craft shows and I have two recommendations for you. Sew all of your piecing and/or animal seams with a stitch that has two forward and one backward. I don't know what the official name is, but it is usually included in most machines. This produces a stronger seam for when you stuff the bear. Or, if you do not have that stitch, sew the seams twice-once in each direction. I know that this sounds like a lot of work, but it is easier than unstuffing and repairing a popped seam. It is also more durable in actual use by a child.
The 2nd hint I have will help if you do not have the 3 step stitch or choose to not do double seams, but should always be done with pieced pattern pieces to again protect all those seams when you are stuffing the animal. When you cut out your pattern pieces, lay another layer of fabric down underneath and cut it out at the same time. Use the two layers as one. The inner layer will not stretch like the top does, causing less strain on the seams.
I hope this has helped you, but if you have any questions, please pm me and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can.

d rickman, That bear is adorable and so nicely done.

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.