Watson

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

Moira in N.E. England

What a great idea - hope you succeed!

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

GingerK

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/

MamaLinda

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

lwbuchholz

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

MamaLinda

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.

d.rickman

Here is one I made from scraps - also made the quilt for new baby about 6 years ago.
The URL from GingerK is a really cute pattern, I think you might like it as well.[ATTACH=CONFIG]615009[/ATTACH]

quiltingshorttimer

I'd suggest you first sew to a foundation muslin to make it easier.

SueZQ from MN

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.

SueZQ from MN

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