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    Old 05-19-2008, 09:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by vicki reno
    I feel very inadequate next to all of ya'll. That bear is so adorable!
    How did you come up with him--did you see a pattern somewhere? Its really cute :D
    You shouldn't feel inadequate. We all started out not knowing how to do things. Just jump right in and experiment making something. I found some of the projects I take on are not the exact replica of what I started out to do and if I make mistakes, I learn from them and sometimes the mistakes I make on one project will work in the next. When I taught school I used to tell my second graders, "There is no such word as 'can't" try 'i will try".
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    Old 05-19-2008, 10:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by barbsbus
    I whipped together a little teddy bear from some some 6 1/2" nine patch blocks. He went together pretty fast. Think next time I will make some larger bears.
    "whipped together" :?: :shock: :lol: That is so awesome I just want to reach in the screen and grab him (or her). Thanks for the site. Going to try my hand at one when I get a little time. :D
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    Old 05-19-2008, 10:45 AM
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    Barb, have you made bears before. In the instructions is states this pattern is for expirenced bear makers. :shock: :?: I have never made a bear. Hey I have never stuffed anything untill a week ago. We did a doll swap here for 6 inch dolls and you had to make Two. Mine are so silly. Anyway just wanted to know how much experience is needed. :D
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    Old 05-19-2008, 10:52 AM
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    I traced the pattern pieces onto fusable paper then cut out the pattern pieces and I fused the patterns onto the muslin, removed the paper backing of the fusable muslin patterns and fused the muslin patterns onto the nine patchs. Worked well but I think next time I will make larger teddy bears. It was a bit of a challenge turning body parts right side out and materials were pretty stiff to sew seams after stuffing. [/quote]

    Dp you think it was better to fuse to the muslin than the patches? I was thinking of just fusing to the patches, but I guess fusing to the muslin first makes it much more durable, with not so many seam that could come out. ? Gosh I guess I want you to teach me............ :D
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    Old 05-19-2008, 11:06 AM
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    What a clever bear! He has such personality! Nice job!
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    Old 05-20-2008, 08:24 AM
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    I would like ro make the bears out of necktie pieces for kids in hospital but can;t get pattern on pop-up. It just won;t stay on my computer. [email protected]

    HELP ME PLEASE. IT'S THE CUTEST BEAR I'VE EVER SEEN.
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    Old 05-20-2008, 08:43 AM
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    I can send you the pattern via e-mail.
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    Old 05-20-2008, 10:25 AM
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    He is so cute! I have a hard enough time with quilt blocks that lay flat!

    That is absolutely gorgeous!
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    Old 05-21-2008, 11:47 PM
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    i love it cute bears ,i can see you making more for gifts and selling for holidays can,t wail to see the larger ones ,when you,r ready and have a couple made and taking orders let me know keep up the cute work nellie
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    Old 05-22-2008, 03:58 AM
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    ooooooooooooooooooooooh I loooooooooooooove him!! I collect bears!!!! He would look soooooooooo perfect in my sewing room!!!! what a neat idea to use up!! hmm I might have to check out that pattern!! ooh I love him!! Imagine if he was made out of fabric motif fabrics!! I have a pile of those and love to collect those kinds of fabrics!! Down the road I plan to make a Mason Jar shelf wallhanging. Every mason jar will have some kind of sewing motif fabric in it. I think it would look cute in my sewing room!!

    ooooooh I love that bear!! he is toooooooooo cute!
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