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millie PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
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millie

fall-005.jpgfall-006.jpgThere was a discussion a while back about doing something different, out of character for you.  Well, I did it.  This is my "out of character" panda.  It is not named yet, and is possiblly not completed (accessories etc.) yet.  I know my usual bear is the old, tattered look.  I just decided I wanted to do something totally different.  I was wanting to make something fat and furry.  So this is what I came up with.  This panda is made of mohair with hand painted eyes and a waxed nose.  A few weeks ago I was canning beets and looked at the water thinking what a beautiful color.  I grabbed a piece of mohair and threw it in the water.  When I took it out of the water it was a beautiful, blood red.  When I rinsed the mohair, it became a beautiful blonde.  I thought "There are girls who would kill for this color of hair".  So that is how I got the color for this panda.  I must admit I'm not sure if and when I will sell it.  Actually, my daughter may end up stealing this one.  I know this will not be the only fat and furry I will do.

edie Bears by Edie
Southern Alberta
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edie

Great bear, Millie! I would never have believed you got that lovely color from BEETS!!!!

Sandi.S. Posts: 1,277

Sandi.S.

What a great little bear, Millie. I would not have guessed beets either. Very pretty color.

Tammy Beckoning Bears
Nova Scotia
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Tammy

Millie, I LOVE this bear.  Yellow is my favorite color and this is such a beautiful shade- beets .....really???  That is odd, but what a wonderful surprise color. I like your new creation adn think you should make more.

hmmmmm, I may head to the store for beets tonight bear_whistle

Jennskains Posts: 2,203

Jennskains

If your daughter doesn't get him first ........ I want him bear_wub  bear_grin

millie PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
Posts: 2,173

millie

I was totally shocked by the color from beets also.  When I began rinsing the mohair, I couldn't believe my eyes.  I will be making more of these bears.  I was going through some of my small "scraps" and found a piece of alpaca big enough for this pattern.  So, guess what, I have a bear to cut out.  I will have to sift through the rest of my stash for other goodies.  This bear making thing is so much fun.

Delartful Bears Delartful Bears
Australia
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Delartful Bears

I just adore this little guy Nina - he is so different to your norm, but really really appeals to me!!!!!!!!!!

Danni

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