As most of you know I was a British Bear Artist, under the name of Wisdom Bears. And due to a bad fall that broke my wrist in 3 places I was unable to hand sew my beloved bears. Being a qualified seamstress it really got me quite depressed. So my challenge to myself was to see if I could hand stitch a miniature bear. I managed it, and I'm really pleased to say that " Victoria " is now complete and ready to go to a new home with one of my followers.
She is only 4.5 inches and is a mohair bear with loving glass eyes and her pads and paws are ultra -suede. She was totally all stitched by hand and she wears a little old ribbon on her head and her old lace shawl is adorned with a little cream rose.
Sorry she does not come with the Victorian cup and saucer that she is sitting in ,it's purely to let you see her size. So once again I Thank-you All for being such great friends and followers of my blog.
Once I reach 200 followers, I will make the draw using Mr Random .Feel free to add the picture on your blog.
43 comments:
Absolutely gorgeous Rita you have done an amazingly good job
jacqui x
She's absolutely gorgeous Rita and would look perfect with my teddy bear collection. Carol x
Absolutely stunning bear mum x good luck to all entrants to this fab giveaway x x
what a fabulous giveaway Rita - and you're so clever - well done you! Good luck to everyone xx
Oh my - she is absolutely adorable Rita!! Bless your clever hands. Thank-you for chance to win. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
Gosh, here's another talent I never knew you had, Victoria is gorgeous and such a 1wonderful giveaway, thanks Rita, Kate x
Oh Rita, Victoria is absolutely stunning! You are so clever to be able to make these gorgeous bears and I am so glad that you were able to make Victoria. She will be treasured by the very lucky person who wins her! Big hugs, Anne xx
Oh, my goodness, Rita - she is absolutely beautiful - what a masterpiece... I'm so happy that you were able to make Victoria despite your accident - what a joy, and what a joy for whoever is lucky enough to win her!
Alison xx
I didn't know you were British Bear Artist, how wonderful. Its great that you have been able to make the beautiful Victoria. Whoever wins this will treasure it forever. Annette x
Oh my word, this little bear is so adorable. What a masterpiece. You are so very talented. Yes, whoever wins this will certainly treasure it.
Oh Rita, I love that little bear, you are a multi talented lady. The person who wins this loveable bear will be very lucky and love her to bits. A treasured gift.
Wilma x x x
How absolutely fabulous! Thank you so much for offering us the chance to give this little bear a home. I will go and put details on my blog now. Ali x
Wow Rita. Like Annette I don't know about your bear background or your fall and broken wrist so to create such a beauty of a miniature bear is wonderful. Victoria is absolutely gorgeous, you have made her to perfection and whoever receives her will be such a lucky person. Thank you for the chance.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Having hand stitched bears of this size myself I know how fiddly it can be so well done for persevering - she is absolutely gorgeous. I didn't realize you were a 'bear' person so thanks for sharing your story. Someone is going to be so lucky to receive her.
She is so adorable Rita, I hope your wrist wasn't giving you too much pain while you were sewing her. Thank you for the chance to win her.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Dear Rita
You know I have a soft spot for teddies. I was never a child clutching a doll, always my teddy, one very special one in particular which I still have to this day. He would certainly love Victoria as a playmate, oh the fun they could have.
I have missed visiting you and to come on-line today and stop by and see this most adorable creation, what a delight. Please include me in your most generous Giveaway.
Now Rita I have a huge Thank You to you and Annie (sorry but I cannot find your e-mail address). The most stunning card arrived - it has touched my heart so much especially when your family has so much worry at the moment. I spent the longest time taking in the background and the beautiful details. Thank You so much for your generous heart.
Wishes to you my friend.
Lynne
Hi Rita,
there is no end to your wonderful talents. I love this fab bear. I have just the right tea cup and saucer a Tiffany one I inherited from my Mum that her brother bought her while out in America. Thank you for the chance to perhaps win this superb creation. Although I don't suppose I will win. I'm not very lucky. lol.
Have a wonderful crafty weekend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oh, oh, oh the family of bears living in my Bear Cavern would so like to have a visit from such a beautiful bear. She is enchanting......
Good morning Rita,
Wow! Oh! Wow! I love, love, love this wonderful creation.
Something to treasure forever
I do not normally enter for "give aways" but can't miss the chance of winning something so, so special
Have a Great Day
Patricia. xxx
PS hope all is well with Ronnie
Oh WOW, How gorgeous is this, Rita this is a gift that would be well received by any one and treasured that's for sure.
Hazel xxx
Oh Rita Victoria is soooo adorable and I am sure she will be treasured by the winner. She is a special little bear xx
Hi Rita. I have your blog on my side bar and it tells me that you posted ...49 years ago WHAT!!! I thought.. So I came to look .The date on the heading for this post is
Monday, 31 May 2100.Must have thrown blogger out some what ..and posted Posted by Rita at 00:00
Love the tiny bear . Made with love , I think .
hugs Shirley-Anne
Rita, she is absolutely adorable - oops, me and my solution to the post remaining at the top seems to have caused a stir above.
Hope that the wrist is soon feeling stronger but in the meantime "what a labour of love" you have created and a beautiful one too.
Sorry I can't add to your followers as I am already there.
Hugs, Neet xx
Rita she is adorable....she certainly would be a special bear to love and cherish....
Anne
She is adorable Rita well done. Congratulations on reaching 200. Love your blog xx Jan
O my Goodness Rita...Victoria is adorable..WOW...I did'nt know you used to make these beauties as your job...how sad that had to come to an end...WOW, WOW, WOW What a job you have done on this little one, she is delightful...This little girl will become some lucky winner's treasure!! AmAzing work... Hugs May x x x will pop pic on my sidebar...
Absolutely beautiful Rita! Thank you for the chance to win this little beauty! Love from Christine xx
Wow Rita...I'm absolutely flabbergasted...what a beautiful work of art...a gorgeous little bundle of furry teddy bearness...a wonderful keepsake to treasure...hugs kath xxx
what a darling bear and such a talented lady you are! To hand stitch such an adorable creature should make you so proud!
Wow you clever lady! What a gorgeous and delightful, hat a stunning make . She truly is delightful...hugstrace x
Rita, I have just been and looked at your gallery of bears, wow every time I thought I had found a favourite, along came another cheeky chappy, I am so glad I took the time to look at the link, they are gorgeous xx hugs x
what a beautiful cutie bear...and how clever are you to be able to make her by hsnd..lovely x
Wow Rita she is wonderful, and all made by hand! I've looked through your bear gallery too and they are all gorgeous xx
Rita, Hello from your 200th follower.
I love this cute bear so much! Your jobs are gentle and cute .
wow! It is really beautiful! I linked it on my sidebar.
I am a follower.
She is adorable!!! I would love to be able to make something like that - so clever! Sorry to hear avout your wrist though - will it improve? I hope so.
What an adorable little bear, she's just gorgeous. I have some special little bears and I love them. My favourite is a Panda and her cub.
Kat x
She's adorable, thanks for entering me.
Stunning! Beautiful.
Thank you for a chance to win :):) Finger crossed :)
I just came back to the current post to check or what crossed my mind after leaving the comment was true... and it was... as Victoria already had found a new home :):)
Victoria is a real little beauty Rita and it is so lovely to see you making wonderful Beary creations again. Hugs Sandra X
This little bear is just gorgeous! Valerie
What a challenge you set yourself and what a triumph you made over pain. Congratulations and, whilst I'm sure it will be difficult to give away such a bear so lovingly made, I know I could give her the best of new homes and treat her with special care.
Thanks for the chance to win Victoria, I'm already a follower.
Love and hugs,
Jo x
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