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okay...since so many of you asked for this to be a challenge, i am posting this in the challenge folder! and for those of you who may not be able to download the pdf, i also have it if plain ol'gif image form. just press print in your browser!
the rules:
you have to follow the pattern, including size.
you can use any material you want.
that is it!
post your finished mice right here!! cool.
the site link for the pdf: http://sewingstars.com/mousepattern.htm
gifs for anyone who can't open the pdf:
http://sewingstars.com/mouse/mouse_pattern01.gif
http://sewingstars.com/mouse/mouse_pattern02.gif
i hope i set up the challenge correctly, if not let me know...thanks!!
& have tons of fun!!
hearts, teresa 
Kim-Bee BearsOOOH Teresa! What a fun idea!! I am printing mine out right now!!! This is gunna be fun! Thank you for sharing too! :hug:
Acid Attic BearsOh thanks so much for the pattern ! Marvelous idea ! I must find time to make one of your adorable mice ! :hug:
What a fun idea! :dance: Just printed my copy of the pattern. Will have to wait a bit to start as I've got two graduation gift bears to get done ASAP.......when's the deadline for this challenge?
:hug:
Tracy
sewing starsshould there be an end date? how long would be good...like a month?
Probably should have a tentative end date I think......just to give everyone a deadline to shoot for. That always helps me to get myself in gear and finish things anyway! 
Not that everyone has to be finished then, it's just a date to keep in mind. I think a month would be more than enough time so that everyone that wants to can participate, especially if they have other projects currently in the works. 
:hug:
Tracy
'Bear' Bottoms OriginalsOooo oooo oooo! Now I'm going to for sure jump in on this challenge! How fun!
(Although I thought it was going to be an 'any old mouse' challenge; I just started a needlefelted one! lol)
But I'm excited!
Kimberly W.
Past Time BearsWhoa . . . what a cute mouse, Teresa! I will do the challenge if I can wait to do it after my two bear shows coming up. I have one next week and one in June. Fun, fun . . . thanks much for sharing your pattern!
sewing starswild cat dancer: So we can use any material, can we change the eyes and nose?
yeah, change the eyes and nose to suit you!
gina: Truth be told, it's a quick little sewing job!
yeah, i tried to make it a simple pattern for my sewing stars customers who don't have as much experience sewing as all of you guys do! i can't wait to see!! you must post those pictures!
fribbles, ltd.Ooomph!! It's HUGE!!! Are we sure no re-sizing is allowed? I hand-sew all my stuff [don't know how to use a sewing machine] and I'd love to downsize this to participate in the challenge...but sewing summat that big would take too long!!
Amelia (aka instant-gratification-freak)
sewing starsOoomph!! It's HUGE!!! Are we sure no re-sizing is allowed? I hand-sew all my stuff [don't know how to use a sewing machine] and I'd love to downsize this to participate in the challenge...but sewing summat that big would take too long!!
that is big? well, if it is, go ahead and re-size....the pattern should fit on an 8.5 x11" piece of paper, though...
fribbles, ltd.*LOL* It's big to me!! I've decided even five inch bears are too much work, am just going to do three inches and under...my big goal is to get to 2"!!!
Amelia *who is off to make a teensy mouse*
Gina......your little mousie is just too cute for words!!
:hug:
Tracy
sewing starsoh my gosh gina!! soooo adorable! i love it!! awesome job!
Gina, 
Your mousie is wonderful!!! I'm almost finished with mine but I had to take a break from it before mousie went flying across the room. I used two different types of mohair.....one for the tum tum and one for the sides. I wouldn't recommend a really dense short mohair together with a more loosely woven mohair. It will make you really, really, really......um, thinking of a nice word......upset! with your mousie.
The pattern is otherwise a dream to construct. I'm interested to see what gals who needlefelt faces come up with on this mousie.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Barring a near cat-tastrophe this afternoon, here is my finished mousie from Teresa's pattern. Thank you for the lovely diversion, Teresa!!
Warmest bear hugs,
Aleta
Kim-Bee BearsWOW YOUR MOUSIES ARE ADORABLE!! I am still cutting mine out!
Newcastle, OntarioGina, your wee mouse is really sweet! I haven't even printed out the pattern yet!
hugs,
Brenda
Newcastle, OntarioOoh Aleta, your mouse is so cute. I love his face and the hat and ruffle really add to it!
hugs,
Brenda
BrozZ BearZI might join in this challenge too! But first I must make my competition bears for the Gold Coast show!
'Bear' Bottoms OriginalsOMGosh! Aleta, your mouse is SOOOO cute! It made me smile!
Gina, what a fuzzy little bumpkin! TOO darling!! By the way, After all the riff raff I got your bear in the mail just recently! I told myself I was going to post pics this weekend (I've been reeeeaaally busy) so I'll get pics in tonight! Thank you!
I have one head done; I'm doing a pair, one for each of my daughters since they are always asking me when I'm going to make THEM a bear... lol! And since we can't sell these.... :)
Kimberly W.
Bine-TeddiesHere is my mousie. :photo: I used some kind of microfiber fabric in light grey and light yellow for the body and fawn short pile mohair for the head. The body is filled with rubber pellets, giving her a squishy feeling, quite firm though. Thank you Teresa for this fun challenge. I'm addicted to making these mice now, they would be fun in all kinds of fabrics and colours. Squishy is 4 inches tall, which is huge to some. :crackup: I'm thinking of making a tiny one myself. 
Acid Attic BearsYour mice are all so lovely ! I hope I can make mine this week end !
:hug:
Matilda Huggington-beareHow long will this challenge stay open?
If I start next week, will I be too late?
I have always wanted to make a mouse!
Wendy
sewing starsoh sabine! your mouse is soooo wonderful!
and wendy, i think the challenge will be on for a while yet. so please make a mousey! i want to see what you make!
teresa
