I had planned to introduce Duchesse on my blog but she sold within seconds of appearing on my website, then in the flurry of paperwork and packaging to send her on her way, I completely forgot to write my promised blog post ... sorry! She was a pretty, gentle looking teddy bear, created from lovely Schulte mohair.
20" Duchesse
After finishing Duchesse last week, I made another teddy bear from lovely Harris Tweed cloth. I sized him down to be a bit smaller than the first Tweedy Bears, and at 17" 'Pippin' is a perfect size for cuddles. By the way, I used gorgeous autumnal shades for this bear, so he looks very cosy!
17" Pippin
Pippin is now available to adopt from my website, together with big brother 'McBlue', a very handsome 20" Tweedy Ted. I am planning to change McBlue's buttons and ribbon, as after mulling things over, I think matching grey tweed buttons and bow-tie would suit him better.
20" McBlue
I am looking forward to starting work on another Tweedy Ted this week, a special commission order for a collector. This one will be a teddy girl in pretty herringbone lilac and pink stripes, hand woven by an independent weaver from the Isle of Lewis. It is such a joy to create teddy bears from such special cloth!
I also have a more vintage style teddy bear in the pipeline and maybe a Tiddler or two on the cards ... or at least a couple of smallish bears; in fact, I have a head full of teddy bear waiting to bring to life at the moment!
So, it will be business as usual this summer in the All Bear workroom, then hopefully a change of pace and scenery in the Autumn, when I plan to squeeze in a ramble along Cornish cliffs and indulge myself in a spot of gazing out to sea and soaking up the view.
Can't wait!
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