Update: This little bear was snapped up when she appeared on my Facebook page. She’ll be moving to Wyoming soon!
Today, I think I’m going to create another one with the same pattern from a different fabric…I just love her! It may be ready for Ebay by Tuesday. I’ll keep you posted.
My classic teddy bear is almost finished and I am so pleased with her. Like I said, it has been ages since I designed a classic style teddy bear. It’s a simple design, and yet it still expresses so much. I don’t know if it’s the look of the face or the perfectly shaped style of the body or the mohair material, but something about it is so appealing. I guess it’s ‘classic’ for a reason. With all the fancy, modern bears I design, there is something about this simple teddy bear that just makes me feel happy to look at her. Don’t you agree? Do you have a favorite classic style bear in your collection? 
Another interesting thing I found in the box with the cut out pieces was a ’tilt head’ mechanism. I used it on this bear. It gives just enough so that you can tilt her head up and down. I’m thinking I have to give her a little something to be looking down at. Maybe a small doll or toy….we’ll see. She’s made of slightly distressed mohair, is fully jointed and stuffed with ployfil. Her paw pads are heavyweight felt. Other than the nose, I didn’t do any needle felting on her face and her eyes are soft gray colored glass with black pupils ( I find those much more appealing that just plain black eyes). She sits at 12″ and stands at almost 16″. I may or may not keep the blue scarf, I just added it at the last minute before snapping her photo.
But, I keep calling her ‘the bear’ She needs a name! Do you have any ideas? I’d love for you to help me find the right name for her.
I have a feeling I may be making more of these. Luckily, I traced the cut out pieces before sewing them together so I can duplicate the pattern.
I have a few things to finish; I’m going to do a little more work on the needle felted nose and add a coating to harden it, and then she’ll be heading to Ebay on Tuesday. If anyone wants to adopt her before that, just email me at mloufoley@gmail.com
How about Lyra ? She can be a Lithuanian bear (like my cousin’s wife) and be holding a little bird or a musical instrument.
How the heck are you ???? So great to see you making bears.
Hi Pam, I’m doing great! I’ve been following you on Facebook and all those beautiful photos….especially a certain little gorgeous baby!
I like the name Lyra, how imaginative!
Mary Lou, she is adorable the first name that came to min for me was Angelina don’t know why but I love her.
Its a number of years since I made a bear apart from miniature needlefelted and it bought back sweet memories for me!
Jackie
Jackie, isn’t that how we name them…you just kind of look at them and a name pops into your head…sometimes with a story and other times you don’t know why. I’m asking others for suggestions because it is so interesting to me to hear what others come up with.
MLou
Another winner! So pleased for you and impressed by you. Congratulations on this baby bear’s quick adoption.