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PottersHouse Bears
There 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.
Bears by EdieGreat bear, Millie! I would never have believed you got that lovely color from BEETS!!!!
Posts: 1,277What a great little bear, Millie. I would not have guessed beets either. Very pretty color.
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 
Posts: 2,203If your daughter doesn't get him first ........ I want him 
PottersHouse BearsI 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 BearsI just adore this little guy Nina - he is so different to your norm, but really really appeals to me!!!!!!!!!!
Danni
