baby bear
My friend asked me to make a softie for her sister-in-law who is expecting her first baby. She brought me a dark purple shirt that has special meaning for their family and wanted me to use it somehow. We decided on a bear so it would be gender neutral as the new mom doesn't know the sex of the baby. But I just couldn't do it. I kept seeing that purple fabric as a dress with a crisp white collar.
So here she is all dressed up for the baby shower:
Since Baby was so much help for me here, I've been calling her Baby Bear. The only thing I am slightly unhappy with is the way her arms open towards her back when she's held my her body. We'll just say she's looking for a big bear hug.
Comments
How adorable! What a kind face and the arms are ready for a hug. This is wonderful!
Posted by: Laurie | July 31, 2006 09:00 AM
She is ready for a nice big hug. And to welcome the baby to the world.
Cute bear!
Posted by: capello | July 31, 2006 10:02 AM
fabulous! i love that little peter pan collar! good job. it will be adored, i'm sure.
Posted by: estea | July 31, 2006 10:05 AM
Wow - Kudos on figuring out the pattern for a 3d face. My brain hurts even considering it. Nice job!
Posted by: Amy | July 31, 2006 12:34 PM
so so sweet! lovely work!
Posted by: tracy | July 31, 2006 12:45 PM
Too sweet!That chair is amazing too :)
Posted by: Kristy | July 31, 2006 04:18 PM
Exquisite, in a cuddly sorta way.
I wish I could go to a shower as well attended as that one will be!
Posted by: kim | July 31, 2006 08:05 PM
I absolutely love this lovie and it will be so hard to give it away! What Alicia did not mention was the shirt belonged to my mother in law who passed away a year ago. She wore this shirt all the time and now it has a new life! The back of the dress is so cute too. I cannot imagine anything more warming than the outstretched arms of a grandma that never got to meet her grandchild on earth but will hold this baby in her heart forever. This will be sure to warm my sister in laws heart and the baby's as well. Thank you for everything you did. It was better than I ever dreamed-only you could have pulled it off!!!
Posted by: Heather | July 31, 2006 09:59 PM
Hey lovely bear, with a cute nose and arms that are desperate for a hug. I'm sure she will be adored, especially with her very special dress.
Posted by: Pixie | August 1, 2006 12:21 AM
The bear is SO sweet! And reading Heather's comment brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet memento.
Posted by: sally | August 1, 2006 04:20 PM
Aaawwww! So cute! Fantastic work Alicia. REally. wow.
(nice chair too) uh hum.
Posted by: Angela | August 1, 2006 04:37 PM
Wow, you did a wonderful job! I'm sure she will be a family treasure for years to come.
Posted by: beki | August 1, 2006 07:31 PM
wow--it didn't take you long to figure out the pattern. she is amazing and so cute. i LOVe her open arms and perfect blue collar!
Posted by: molly | August 2, 2006 06:46 AM
way to go alicia! baby bear is very sweet, and quite affectionate isnt she??
Posted by: hannah | August 2, 2006 10:45 AM
You did a great job on figuring out a pattern for "Baby Bear", I'm sure it will be loved. And I read heathers post, which makes the bear super special.
Posted by: Gina | August 2, 2006 03:00 PM
I love your softie bear, she is so beautiful.
Posted by: weirdbunny | August 4, 2006 06:01 PM