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melissa Feb 28, 2006

I did post this on the main selling thread but I thought you mini people would appreciate that I completed a personal challenge today - to make a mohair mini under 3 inches - I have done this before but about 4 years ago pre losing all confidence in my mini making abilities.

I am pretty pleased with Spike - there's a couple of things I'd change but I do want to try out the pattern again.

bearsbybeesley Feb 28, 2006

Oh my gosh! Do they come any cuter?? I don't think so!

Many Hugs louise

WildThyme Feb 28, 2006

Using mohair on someone this tiny is a skill that I have attempted and failed at quite a few times!!!!!!  melissa... you have my utmost respect and admiration.... Spike is adorable!

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

starlite Feb 28, 2006

Wonderful :clap:  :clap: Marvelous  :dance:  :dance:
Clever, clever bear artist  :dance:  :dance:
Love his pictures on your website   
:hug:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorFeb 28, 2006

VERY CUTE!!!

Amanda Feb 28, 2006

I could never do one that small in mohair. Way to go Melissa! :dance:

psichick78 Feb 28, 2006

way too cute! This is a really cute bear! Nice work

BearBottoms Mar 1, 2006

"Please sir... May I have some more?"  Is what I can just about hearing this little guy saying... HOW CUTE!!

Kimberly W.

kathytaylor Mar 1, 2006

VERY CUTE!!!! :clap:

melissa Mar 1, 2006

Thankyou guys - Spike has found a new home so is jetting off to the UK tomorrow.

The secret is damn good fraystop - can't go past Aleene's for minis as it keeps the fabric flexible.  After shredding one ear I fraystopped the entire ear and it worked like a charm.

I want to try a couple more at this size - it was kinda fun.  The trick is finding the right mohair which is nigh on impossible.

plushkinbear Mar 1, 2006

Melissa, you have my respect! I can't sew smaller then 4 inch. And 4" tall - is a nightmare for me..

Very sweet bear!

Julia :hug:

nettie Mar 1, 2006

Well done.I used to make two inch mohair bears but that was back when english mohair was available.It hd such a tight backing.Intercals tt600 is almost as tight and I have used this before.I find ironing after fray checking makes the fabric supple again.
Diane xxx

Dilu Mar 1, 2006

Ahh Melissa,

Spike is such a cute little guy...oh I understand, he's a 'man's man' ( what does that mean anyway?)  But he sure is cute about it!

Congratualtions on such a fab babe...

dilu

melissa Mar 2, 2006

Thanks for the ironing hint Diane - guess I'll have to buy myself an iron      

I do find the Aleene's stays really flexible - unlike the other fraystops I've used - also it doesn't have the horrible toxic smell the clear ones do.  Only problem is, there seems to be just one shop in the country that carries it! 

I find it hard to find the mohair for the ones this small - I like to make scruffy looking bears and so much of the short stuff is smooth.

Jellybelly Bears Mar 2, 2006

Oh wow Melissa!  :clap:   Mohiar is so hard to work with in minis...I can imagine all the work you put into this little guy!  He is gorgeous 
xo sarah