Then Carol from Bears of Bath gave me that motivation without knowing it. She proved me that my idea was not stupid and was doable as she apparently got almost the same!
So I rummaged into my mohair stock to search for short pile mohairs and sparse mohairs.
I took a pencil and a paper and designed my little bears.
Here are two of them (already sold) :
I needle felted their muzles. They are firmly stuffed with polyester fibres.
My original idea was to have some cheaper items to sell for the local craft markets in my area. Collector teddy bears are unknown in France and usually people are scared when they see how expensive they are (despite of my very affordable prices). Plus they do not see the point in considering a teddy bear as a keepsake/decoration element rather than a toy.
I still have a long way to go.
I am making more of these key-rings, hoping to have a few ready for sunday's craft show.
How cute, good luck with them :o)
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! I actually sell a lot of bears to French customers though.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kelly
They're cute, Sophie! I especially like the first one. Hope you have a great show and that you can educate people about artist bears. Maybe someday they'll become collectors!
ReplyDeleteHope your little bears were a great success at your Sunday Craft Market.
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet Sophie.
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Bearly Sane
Just a note to let you know I have been here enjoying a catch up :-) They are sweet Keyring bears.
ReplyDeleteThey are both so lovely!!! I hope you sew more of them!!! Have a nice sunday.
ReplyDeleteHope your litle bears were a success! They are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hillary
Dear Sophie,
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet little bears.
Just want to send my love to you and Malko and to wish you all the best with your new job.
I hope that you enjoy it.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn