Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you all a safe and Happy 4th of July...Happy Birthday, America!!!

Sandy

Honey Thief

I love this older design by The Prairie Schooler called "The Bear and the Bees" and so just had to stitch myself something featuring this very mischievous honey thief! I decided to make a little pillow and then stuff it with my own homegrown lavender. It is displayed among my antique bears to help keep the moths away from that precious mohair...so far, the lavender has been working very well (fingers crossed!) as the bugs seem to leave my collection alone. My bears smell wonderfully fresh and lavender sweet...yummy! My only worry is that Mr. Honey Thief will never get to enjoy his honey in peace!!!

Happy stitching!
Sandy

Old Bear

I love old teddy bears and have several in my collection but wanted to show you the first antique bear I ever purchased.  I found him in a thrift shop about 15 years ago and it was love at first sight! I named him "Old Bear"...real creative, I know!...and have treasured him ever since.

His soulful glass eyes are the original ones and his silk plush fur has been nearly loved off in many places but that only adds to his charm. I think he was made in America sometime in the 1930s which makes him around 80 years old. Can't you just imagine the stories this little guy could tell if he could talk???

Wishing you all a beautiful spring day :)
Sandy

Some Old Bears

There is nothing in the world quite like an old teddy bear which is why I love them so much! Old American bears are my favorites and here are three from my collection. The little white one is an early Ideal as is the brown one but the origin of their rust colored friend is still something of a mystery. Aren't those sweet old faces completely irresistible?

I hope the New Year has been good to everyone so far. I have an exciting announcement coming in the next week or so. Until then, I wish you all lots and lots of happy stitching!!!

Sandy

My Blog Giveway Winner...

My most helpful old American bear was anxious to draw the lucky winner by himself when...

another helper arrived on the scene and insisted that he be allowed to join in on the fun.

Together, they pulled the winning name from out of the basket and told me that is was Jennie Lynn from Appleseed Prim!!! Congratulations, Jennie Lynn. I will send you an email and get your mailing info. Enjoy your new birdie pinkeep!

Thanks to everyone who left such sweet comments re my giveaway...I appreciate each and every one of them :)

Sandy