This amazing bear incorporates over 40 stitches in a variety of combinations all clearly illustrated. Over 76 step-by-step photographs and detailed illustrations guide the reader every step of the way. The full size pattern and detailed construction diagrams help put all the pieces together to form this unique heirloom bear.
Carolyn Pearce has always been fascinated by fabrics, laces, threads and buttons. She learned to embroider 'properly' in the 1980s and was hooked. Describing herself as a ‘frustrated artist’, Carolyn uses her threads as a paint box. Her favourite technique is always the one she is working on now and her ‘other love’ - the garden - provides constant inspiration for her needlework. Carolyn's teaching and writing skills are put to good use in workshops throughout Australia. She is also the convenor for the course in Silk Ribbon Embroidery at the Embroiderers' Guild of New South Wales.
July 2006 Mix patchwork, embroidery and bear making together and
you get this heirloom quality article, a teddy to treasure. Make it
as an ornament for an adult, or as a lovable companion for a child
and go wild decorating it and using up some of your fabric
crafter's stash of goodies. This book pays attention lovingly to
every tiny detail of this amazing project, and you need to sit down
and read it through first before doing anything practical. All the
patterns you need to make it are in the middle of the book and
detachable, and in true Australian style the whole book is
beautifully illustrated with historic vignettes, delicately colored
diagrams and lush photos. It is not aimed at the coffee table
market (although it will look great there), as this is 100%
workbook and if you go through all the many stages you will own a
bear to die for. Learn about how bears are made, work through the
very clear stitch diagrams and have a go at crazy patchwork - all
on one project! My favorite aspect of the book however was that you
don't have to make an heirloom item for an adult but, by changing
certain parts you can make the bear safe enough for a young child.
I don't think that this is a book for a beginner who has had no
experience of any of the fabric crafts used but it is ideal for a
more experienced stitcher who is looking for a more advanced
project, and as such would make a great present - if you can bear
to part with it!
*Myshelf.com*
Issue 160, Aug 06 Arctophiles amongst you will adore this beautiful
bear and will be eager to make one for your collection. He would be
perfect for making as a Christening gift, but it really would be a
wrench to part with him! The book could not be clearer on how to go
about making the teddy from start to finish. The basic technique is
crazy patchwork which uses patterned fabrics and even fancier
stitches to decorate the seams. The pads of his paws and ears are
even embellished with embroidered flowers. The book begins with a
full run-down of the materials and threads required along with
advice on preparation and the various techniques used. Each stage
is presented with close-up photographs of the area in question
along with detailed instructions on how to approach the particular
section. There is a pull out pattern for tracing both the fabric
pieces and the designs for the freestyle embroidery.
*NEW STITCHES*
Newsletter 65, Summer 2007 A versatile book to enthuse and inspire
the bear maker, the quilter and the embroiderer, or all three! A
clear step by step guide of requirements through to full assembly.
The photographs, patterns and stitch library offer enjoyable
reading as well as providing useful reference material. I really
enjoyed reviewing this book, although I did not achieve making one
of the bears during my review it certainly appears on my 'to do'
list for 2007! Denise Bomyer, Launcester
*West Country Embroiderers*
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