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#26

Re: Showcase » Packito, young chimpanzee » Jun 27, 2006 11:42 AM

He has an amazing face!! You did a wonderful job bringing this little monkey to life :clap:

Yvette

#27

Re: Showcase » Elizabeths Bunny » Jun 27, 2006 11:12 AM

She is a beautiful Bunny. I love her face and coloring!!

Yvette

#28

Re: Showcase » Finally finished.............. » Jun 21, 2006 05:54 AM

WOW Connie your nutcracker is absolutely fantastic!! It is really a wonderful piece of art. You did an awesome job on him!!

Hugs
Yvette

#29

Re: General » paper hats » Jun 07, 2006 01:49 PM

http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/columbu … s_hats.htm

There is a tutorial here. I was looking for the same info the other day. LOL

Yvette

#30

Re: Miniatures & Creations from Thread » First Japanese style pattern » Jun 07, 2006 01:45 PM

She is just as sweet as she can be. You did a wonderful job on her

Yvette

#31

Re: Miniatures & Creations from Thread » Japanese Style Bears » Jun 03, 2006 06:07 AM

Those bears are so cute. I love the pink noses.
The anime style is starting to grow on me too. I have a pattern drawn out but I haven't made up a bear yet. but it is definitely on my to do list!

Yvette

#32

Re: Tips & Techniques » Sewing in the gusset » May 31, 2006 06:33 AM

I baste/whipstitch my gusset. I start at the nose and baste to just above the eye area. Then get a different needle and thread and start from the back and baste up toward the center then finish off with the first needle and thread. It helps to give a nice shape to the curve of the head. I do one side than the other. I also baste a little larger than the seam allowance so it holds the fur down better and not so much gets caught when you are sewing.

I don't like pinning bear_sad

Hugs
Yvette

#33

Re: Tips & Techniques » Sewing Mohair » May 30, 2006 06:34 AM

More great tips everyone thanks!

My sewing machine is a Janome, Both my machines ended up breaking at the same time so while waiting for them to be fixed I got this one. It happened to be at Sears on clearance for $100.00 was 400.00. I am so not used to it. It is electronic which I have never used before. I am used to just sewing on my old machine and not worrying about tension stitch length etc.
I just want to sew not worry about all that other stuff LOL

I will play around with a scrap of fabric and see what works.

Will let you all know what happens with mr shreddy bear bear_tongue

Yvette

#34

Re: Showcase » Extreme make over » May 29, 2006 12:46 PM

Thank you Kathy bear_flower

Yvette

#35

Re: Showcase » Extreme make over » May 29, 2006 06:21 AM

Thank you Sarahjane bear_original

#36

Re: Showcase » New Design » May 29, 2006 06:19 AM

He's a cutie!!

Yvette

#37

Re: Tips & Techniques » Sewing Mohair » May 29, 2006 06:16 AM

Thanks for all the tips - so many things I didn't think about. This is also a new machine for me so I have to figure it out too.

Shari - hijack away. The more info the better!!

If I had hand sewn this bear I probably would be finished with it all ready. LOL Instead of getting ready to throw it away!

Yvette

#38

Re: Tips & Techniques » What's your favorite weird tool or material? » May 28, 2006 05:58 AM

I think this is a great topic.
I love my curved thin hemostats and I have some thin metal rods that I got at a hobby store. They come in different sizes - You can use them to push stuffing into tiny spots and also use to turn small pieces.

Yvette

#39

Re: Tips & Techniques » LOL New photography background... » May 28, 2006 05:51 AM

The color of the mat is perfect with your bear. Great idea (So that's what those mats are for bear_original )

Your bear is beautiful!!

Yvette

#40

Re: Tips & Techniques » Sewing Mohair » May 28, 2006 05:47 AM

Thanks for the tips. I think I used to small of a stitch length and it is cutting the fibers. It is not freying it is tearing on the inside of the seams. I am use to sewing cloth dolls on the machine and useing a small stitch so maybe I need to adjust that. I didn't even think of it when I went to sew the mohair.

Yvette

#41

Tips & Techniques » Sewing Mohair » May 27, 2006 05:21 AM

I make miniatures and usually hand sew my bears. I am making a bigger bear so decided to sew on the machine. It is shredding at the seam. I was wondering if it might be the stitch length. What stitch length is the best to sew with? Does anyone have any tips on how to stop this from happening?

Thanks
Yvette

#42

Re: Showcase » Extreme make over » May 26, 2006 07:25 AM

Thank you all so much for your comments. bear_original

Yvette

#43

Re: Showcase » Ben?? » May 26, 2006 07:17 AM

He reminds me of son - who always sleeps in class LOL

Is is really cute!

Yvette

#44

Re: Showcase » Bear for Relay for Life » May 26, 2006 07:14 AM

She is such a beautiful bear. Love the color!!

Yvette

#45

Re: Showcase » Zandermis by Kassie Bears - "Bears of the Teddy Bear Clan" Series » May 26, 2006 07:12 AM

He is amazing! You did an excellent job on him. I love the colors and he looks so soft.

Hugs
Yvette

#46

Re: Miniatures & Creations from Thread » Needlefelting toes on minis..possible? » May 26, 2006 07:08 AM

Very cute Toes. I like the three dimensional look. I haven't tried needle felting yet. But it is on the list of thinks to do LOL

#47

Re: Miniatures & Creations from Thread » Questions? » May 26, 2006 07:05 AM

Thanks for all the tips.

Good luck with your show Christine - hope you sell everything!!

Yvette

#48

Showcase » Extreme make over » May 24, 2006 07:54 AM

Here are the pics Hayley bear_original

This is a cute little 5 inch bear that when finished I wasn't quite happy with so I started by removing her bow, moving her ears and then changing the color of her shading and then, well she took on a life of her own and transformed into Hazel LOL

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