Busy

I haven't been blogging, you can sure tell that. I've been busy doing bears. I did one --- Spirit Bear, that is still on my shelf, one for you hubby for Christmas, and 2 more for my great-granddaughters. Theirs are a challenge. At 2.5 and 4.5 years of age, they can't have small parts to these bears. I'm as bad a taking photos as at blogging. Had to let you know that I'm still alive, and blogging --- occasionally.

I'm also taking a bear designing class, and better get moving on that. I'm enjoying, but I'm a procrastinator!!

Maureen

Not A fur!!!

Can't believe that there is not one person wanting to take me up on my offer of cleaning used furs from your closet and recycling them into teddy bears.  Most people who do this are charging hundreds of dollars for a "memory bear."  I offered to return a bear to you, made from that fur, and from your suggestions. Remember, the fur may have cost hundreds or thousands (when new) but unlike an investment, it has not appreciated -- is is simply an old fur!

Think about it, but not too long, take me up on this before the end of the year. Contact me at shipout.@aol.com

WHAT A DEAL!

This is it! I'll help you clean out your closet!  I'm looking for Old Fur Coats!!!

Between now and the end of the year, if your old coat, jacket, stole, is workable and sewable, I'll make it into a 12" bear, and send it back to you. You only pay postage, on the coat, and return bear. No other cost! I keep remainder of fur.  If for some reason, you fur is not usable, I'll mail it back or you can decide what you'd like done with it. This is a fabulous offer! Rebermberance bears start about $100 and go up, depending on type of fur, and condition. For now 2011, Nov & Dec. contact me, and we'll work it out so you'll only pay postage.  Port Ludlow, WA. Contact me to work out the details!  SunshineTT2@aol.com or shipout@AOL.com

Here are some pictures!

Hare-ette

Spirit bear

Pin Cushions

Krystle (the Tatting Goddess) and my friend Barbara

Barbara & Krystle

Krystle has a good eye!

I promised. And both machines are not out to be repaired. Back Monday afternoon.

It's over

Could not wait to get on line, now that the craft show is over. Lots of work for little return!

Only did about $70 dollars, and I'll have to figure out if I covered my materials. Both sewing machines have quit, so it is off to get them repaired this afternoon. One great think happened! The tatting goddess, my granddaughter Krystle, found a hat that looks like it was made for her alone. So that took her off my Christmas shopping list. Got it then & there, with one requirement, that she wear it the rest of the show. She is sooooo beautiful.

I'll be back soon and put up some pictures.

Double Back

Well, I'm finally back -- for quite a while. We've been gone almost 3 weeks, and Stone was ready to leave camp -- Big time!.  It felt good to sleep in my own bed, also.

I've been working on Spirit Bear, and will finish soon. Stay tuned for the photos.

Got a reply to my trade offering --- a teddy bear for the remainder of your fur coat or stole. Contact me if you are interested.

Maureen

Back

I'm back from my visit to Mom, but it's taken me a while to post to my blog. Please forgive me! I've been just too tired. And we are leaving again next week for almost 3 weeks. That is my 70th Birthday Present from my Sweetie (Sid) and his 75th Birthday Present from me. Works fine this way, he pays.

We will be traveling with long time friends and cruising buddies Pat & Lloyd Ostby, as well as Joan & Mike Dragnich, long time friends, but recent to cruising. We will all fly into Venice, IT, spend a day and then board the NCL Jade. I'll tell you about the trip on my return. Should be wonderful, ports we've done previously, but I love. The Adriatic Sea, The Mediterranean, and 14 days later back to Venice. I intend to drink coffee in little cafes and drink in the atmosphere.

Today I got busy and photographed Spirit Bear before the second of his final coats.

I also got lucky at Jo Ann's and found remnants at 50% off in blue and sand Ultrasuede. For some sewn teddies. I think Bears (no matter the type) have bitten me!

Temperature

Warm!! You must understand that it never gets HOT in our part of WA state. Maybe 75, seldom 80 and into the 50s at night. I am now in upstate NY and love the temp. I'm sure if I had to put up with it all of the time, I would not care for it. But for 2 weeks, I'm loving it. We've done a flee market, not much there this time. We've gone to Red Robin for some luscious burgers! And, let's not forget Wal-Mart. I'll write again when I get a chance.

Maureen

Off for a visit

Hey all, I'm off for a visit to my Mom. We lost Dad just before Thanksgiving last year, and this is the 2ND time I'll be returning from WA to NY. Will be gone until the 23rd. Although, I may get access to a computer once in a while, for sure I'll tell you about my trip when I return.

Sculpting

Well, today I sculpted. I covered my armatures (frame) with tape to make them less slippery, then wrapped with polyester batting, then with wool batting. And now I'm sculpting.

Somewhere I read the tip to brush out long or curly roving before trying to attach. So that is next. The person who gave the hint then started at the top middle. I'm going to start near the bottom, that way I can see where I'm working. Check back and I'll let you know how this all works.

Maureen

Trying Photos

One of theses days, I'll figure out how to add more than one picture. I do suppose it would go faster if I asked Karrie, but I should be able to figure out some things. Leema is one of the Original MiniKins. About 4 inches tall and maybe 3 long. Cute! At least those who have seen her think so.

Wonderful!!!!!

I love it, this Blog seems to work perfectly. Thanks Karrie!!!!

Wire armature

It's wonderful here today. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and it is warm enough to put on a short sleeve tee. Only happens a few times a year in Port Ludlow!

I'm about to create the wire image of a Spirit Bear. I was so moved when I saw the picture on the cover of National Geographic for Aug. 2011. I told Faith Siple (A wonderful supplier of some of my wool) and within days, she had found wool from an Icelandic sheep, that looks exactly like the bear. Now, Spirit Bears roam part of British Columbia and are protected by the First Nation, who have never hunted them. They are white, black bears. Not albinos, but a recessive gene in Black Bears. We both shivered!! I' take some pictures as I go along, and add to this blog. I'm going to try some polyester stuffing to fill out some of the Bear's insides, as suggested by another friend Barbara Emerson who is off fishing, at the moment.

First Post

I'm starting - again! This time with my Daughter Karrie's help. There was just no way I could do this alone. I sure tried, but some of you could open, and some could not. Even I could not open all the time.

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I've really fallen for wool! Lots of it, and technically not all wool - bring on the Goats, Mohair, Lamas, Alpacas, anything. What do I do with this you may ask. Well, I needle felt! Here are some photos of my first bear (Lolly) and the MiniKins.