Teddy Blog

Creating the teddy bear nose

Rosie — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:06:32 +0000

I have been checking into making noses. Since that is a part of the teddy bear that will need to be done before stuffing I thought I needed to do some research. I have found different techniques. Some might not be the best, but then again it’s up to the bear maker to pick the right nose for the bear they are constructing.

I have seen embroidered noses on many bears. These will take time to do and a lot of patience as you will need to sew over the same area again and again to make a good satin stitch to cover the material underneath. Any mistakes may not be able to be repaired.

Plastic noses can be purchased and seem to be easy enough to attach. However, a plastic nose on a bear for a baby is not a very good idea. Even with the connections these plastic noses have on them I would think a small child might be able to remove the nose if they are diligent in attempting to do so.

Cloth noses can be attached quite easily. I have some patterns for bears that include a specific pattern piece for the nose. You can also choose the materials you would like to use for the nose. A nice soft material would be preferable. I don’t think a furry nose would be nice, though. I just bought some black fleece that is a short pile. I intend to use that for noses. You don’t need a lot of material so you may be able to find some on the clearance piles in the fabric stores. I ended up purchasing 6 inches of material. That will make plenty of noses for bears. And it wasn’t expensive buying just what I needed.

I found a great site online for embroidering noses. teddybearstutorials.blogspot.com/2011/08/nose-embroidery.html

Back again to the Teddy bears

Rosie — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:57:38 +0000

Due to some unforeseen happenings I haven’t updated anything about teddy bear making for quite a while. Happy to say I intend to get busy making and creating some new teddies for presents this Christmas.

I have everything I need here now. I found some wonderful joint connectors at A.C. Moore. And my cousin Pat decided she didn’t want some of her teddy bear makings and sent those to me. I will be using them! I found some nice material. Now I just need to get busy and start some bears. I keep checking for new patterns in McCalls and Simplicity. They do have some nice ones. If I come across one that is easy for beginners I will note it here on my blog. I keep looking for new ways to make bears and experimenting with techniques to simplify the procedure of stuffing the bears.

Since I am currently laid off I do have the time to get busy with bear making. That will be a good thing to keep me from being stressed out not working. Keep tuned, my bear making friends!

My personal Teddy

Rosie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:03:53 +0000

For Christmas Alex bought me a teddy bear wearing a cute backpack which contained a jewelry box that held the necklace that matches the ring he gave me last Christmas. This teddy bear is so adorable, comes with a scarf that says YOU ARE LOVED. The jewelry store that sold this told me the bears practically flew out of the store. So many people thought this was a nice way to present a gift. I totally agree. So now he sits on the bed every day, a wonderful reminder that Alex loves me and wanted to make me happy for Christmas.

And good news…the trigger finger has been fixed and I can once again begin working on bears. I have two to make, maybe 3, for Christmas this year. Since it’s already March, I should get busy!

oops!

Rosie — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:06:52 +0000

Here it is, 10 days before Christmas and no teddy bears were created. Where did the time go? I just never got the chance to make bears. Perhaps it would be best if I began in January when it’s cold out and maybe, just maybe, I can have at least a few done in time for next Christmas. There is a new baby coming in the family, so I know I need to make a bear for that special occasion. Maybe a baby bear with a cute diaper! We shall see. I did find the joints for bears at A.C. Moore. I also saw wire “glasses”, hats, etc. I know I will have to get there again sometime soon and get some more supplies on hand. The biggest hurdle this year was my getting ill, having trigger finger, and running out of time. I guess we all have that happen now and then.

Finding the right things to make a bear

Rosie — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:08 +0000

I managed to find some wonderful furry like material at my local Wal-Mart store. I bought a yard which should be enough for 2 or 3 bears since it’s 60 inches wide. I have everything I need to create more bears except the joints I need. Why are they so hard to find? Local craft stores do not seem to stock them. I can find all sorts of things for other projects, but not joints. I did find a place to order these joints, but it will have to be mail order since the store isn’t local to me. If someone reading this knows of a good place to purchase necessary things to create bears, please let me know! As for now I will be starting bears for Christmas presents for 2009. I just need to get busy…after I get the joints!

Valentine Teddy Bears

Rosie — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:53:29 +0000

Since Valentine’s Day is just a week away, I thought I would refer to the bears I have seen lately at stores around our area. Teddy bears dressed up or not, these will be gifts for the children and mainly women for the holiday. Cute little bears dressed as Cupid, bears in red or pink, bears with huge bows around their necks, all ready for giving. You do need to keep in mind who the bear is for and if it’s a child that this bear you have chosen will be a safe one. Read the tag on the bear to see what it’s made of and how to care for it. Most bears can be cleaned easily if they must be.

Choose the bear wisely. Remember this bear will have meaning to the person who will receive it. They will know you put some thought into picking this particular bear for them and love the bear and you for it.

Teddy Bear books

Rosie — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:37:51 +0000

One of the most loved books would, of course, be Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day by A. Milne. The story of Winnie and Christopher Robin has melted hearts and made children smile for ages. Christopher Robin was named after Milne’s son. The adventures of Winnie the Pooh will always be a classic.

There is also The Teddy Bears’ Picnic by Jimmy Kennedy- This books stems from the song, “Teddy
Bears’ Picnic” by John Bratton in 1907. The teddy bear song was the first song
to ever mention a teddy bear in it. A few teddy bears want to have a picnic and find other teddy bear families doing the same.

Famous Bears & Friends: One Hundred Years of Teddy Bear stories and Poems by
Janet Coleman- This is a wonderful collection of stories including how the teddy got his name. You can learn who really produced the first teddy bear and read about the many new legends about teddy bears will keep you interested. While the book is short, it’s wonderful for children who can’t sit too long.

The Legend of the Teddy Bear by Frank Murphy. A captivating story that also teaches children a bit about history. A fun story for children of all ages.

If you can’t find these books at local book stores, you might find them at the library. Teaching children to read from books such as these would be fun. You can also teach children to respect books at the same time.