RUBEN 8 inch TOY-BOX TREASURE

I have been enjoying making an 8 inch version of my award winning Toy-Box Treasure pattern, and have created Ruben.  Who is made from an antique red looking mohair on a beige backing, and beige suedette paw pads (well he did look these colours when I  first made him,  then I got my my hands on himLOL)!!!

Ruben really does look like he has been well and truly neglected for many years, hiding in the corner of an old toy-box.  Well I am delighted to say a lovely lady has come to his rescue, and he now has a loving home to live at, where I am sure he will be well looked after.

I have a couple more 8 inch Toy-Box Treasures on the go at the moment, all based on traditional, classical style bears, to be like a smaller version of what I would call a "proper" teddy bear.

Ruben with his friend Baxter an 18 inch Furgotten Bear by Darren.

To see further details of Darren's latest Furgotten Bear please check out his blog FURGOTTON BEARS or visit his website FURGOTTEN BEARS

A GREAT START TO OCTOBER

Well after the months of waiting, the results have been published today for the final positions of the entries into this years URSA competition.  I was over the moon to find out that my Urchins Jellie and Bean had placed in their category, but have just found out they came 2nd, which is marvelous.  So I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to vote for Jellie and Bean in the first and second round of voting 'THANK YOU"!

Jellie & Bean say "Thank You" too for making them little stars!

Oh What a Beautiful Morning!!

Well the sun is shining, the sky is blue, just a little cool nip in the air what a lovely start to the weekend.

At present I am in the middle of making a little 8 inch Toy-Box Treasure who hopefully will be finished today, I do so enjoy making these smaller traditional bears, but find I do not get much time to make one as I hand stitch them.  I have had a busy week preparing Urchins for a new shop.  I have been delighted with the response to the the larger Urchin who is 10 inches tall, they are like the elder brother or sister to the smaller 8 inch ones :-)

Here are a few pictures of the new 10 inch version for you to see:-

Well I better get back to my little bear, as I have plans for another when I have finished this one, my fingers are itching to get back to sewing.  Hopefully I will not leave it so long inbetween posts.

HUGGLETS SHOW September 2010

Finally recovered from the Hugglets show.  What a super show it was, and such a lovely day.  Sold lots of Urchins and Grogs so I am very happy with the event and it was worth the long journey to London and suffering the de-tours around London....well to be honest it was our bad sense of direction LOL  One time we will get to the venue without getting lost.

 My stand at Hugglets.

This is a few pictures of some a the bears that found loving homes at the show.

I am now busy with making my new range of Urchins called "Mop Tops" and a larger Urchin, so better get back to my sewing.

ITS BEEN AWHILE

I just can't believe where the time has flown too since I last posted.  Its been a busy few weeks, I have been beavering away creating new bears for the Hugglets show in London on Sunday.  I have a new range of bears to show and I will be launching my new series of online stories  "URCHINS - Guardians of The Forest".

Hopefully before the show on Sunday I will put a preview onto my blog of some of the bears I will be taking to the show.

Here are three wacky bears I have made just recently, two are adopted but just to tease, one of them is one who will be having a trip to London.  Can you spot which one it might be heehee!

WOEIZME  (Woe is Me)

BUBBLE GUM

WILMOT

Better dash have lots to do and very little time to do it in...... as always LOL!

URSA AWARD FINALISTS - JELLIE & BEAN

I am delighted to say that I have been notified that Jellie and Bean, my pair of cheeky Urchins, have made it through to the finals of the URSA competition 2010.  The second round of voting has began and this will decide whether Jellie & Bean will be 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the pairs category and an overall winner.

The URSA competition is a public vote, so you can help decide Jellie & Beans final position.  If you have  spare moment and would like to help Jellie & Bean with their placing in the competition please click on  the following link "VOTE FOR JELLIE & BEAN" .

I would like to thank everyone for their time who voted for Jellie & Bean in the first stage of the competition, you have made them winners ... THANK YOU!!

I think Jellie is giving Bean some hairstyle tips in these last two pictures, maybe a comb might help :-)

GROGS AND MORE GROGS

I am busy making new Grogs at the moment, and thought you might like to see two I completed on Friday.

Juniper is made from a lovely lilac, wavy kid mohair, his feet and inner ears are made from my own handmade wool felt and hand dyed to give a batik effect in shades of purple, lavender, lilac and blue.  Juniper Grog is 10 inches tall with a really large bulbous nose embroidered with a hand dyed cotton to match his foot pads.  Juniper is very lucky to be going to live in Texas.

A very happy looking Juniper!

A cheeky boy Juniper Grog!

Such a coy smile!

Little Squirt is also a 10 inch Grog, who is made from a pastel blue on a cream backing, very wild looking mohair.  His inner ears and paw pads are made from my own hand made wool felt which I have hand dyed to get a batik effect in shades of turquoise, pale blue, blue and a touch of lime green.  His big nose is embroidered with a hand dyed cotton to match his colourful feet.  There is no hiding these chubby bears big cheeky grins.  Little Squirt is joining Juniper in Texas.

Little Squirt is certainly not camera shy!

Little Squirt trying to look innocent.

Cheese!!!!!!

Well there is no difference to the last time I posted, still raining!!! Another rainy Saturday!  I think I might get some ducks LOL!!!