Button Teddies

I have done my very first attempt at button teddy bears.  The arms and legs have buttons sewn on them and that helps them to move.  The small one is an exact replica of a panda I took apart and the biggest one is one I made by expanding the patterns to make them bigger.  Turned out pretty good. 

These are also for my friend and are made from her mother's fleece jacket just like the teddy bear and bunny were. 

Project for a Friend

Finally received the items from my friend Peggi to start making the stuffed toys out of her deceased mom's fleece coat.  So far the teddy bear is coming out really cute and I can't wait to do the bunny.  I also have a special surprise for Peggi that she is going to love and probably start crying over.  Once I get everything done I'll be sure to post some photos.  

This is such a special honor to be allowed to do this with her mom's most precious article of clothing.  She loved that fleece jacket and to be asked to make stuffed animals out of it for her grand daughter to cherish for many years to come is such an honor.  

Do need to get some bigger bells to put inside the stuffed animals.  The bells she sent me aren't going to be big enough.  Even with a muslin bag to protect the bell it's not big enough to make any noise once inside the bear.  You can barely hear it.  Need something bigger.  I thought about putting a squeaky inside, but don't know if that would be very appropriate.  

I'll keep you posted on my progress.  Have a wonderful day.   


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As promised here are the teddy bear and the bunny.  They sure came out good.  I've never worked with fleece before so this was a challenge.  I did discover, I really don't like working with fleece very much.  

A Bit About The Handcrafter's Cottage

Welcome to The Handcrafter's Cottage.   Here you'll find all handmade items created by me.  I have quilts, wreaths in cloth, rag and grapevine, shelf sitters, door stops, candles and so much more.  

I'm always trying to find new things to create and hope to get some more great ideas going real soon.  Right now I'm working on a pieced quilt which is taking quite a bit of time.  I had no idea these piece quilts could be so darn time consuming and of course I had to pick one that is really complicated for my very first attempt.  

This doll wreath is just one of many items I currently have for sale.  You can see this wreath in my eBay store at http://stores.ebay.com/thehandcraftercottage.  Once I figure out how to do the URL with the photo so you can just go to it, I'll get that set up.