I know these are most often called Doll Quilts. Well, for some reason I can't get E to call it a doll quilt, so we'll call them Bear Quilts. This is where I used the "stuff I love" on the back. For small projects like this, it works great and is super easy.
First, I would like to introduce my model to everyone. His name is "blue bear". I know, where did we ever get that name from, right? He is 8 years old and is from California. Blue Bear was made specially for E. E never really clung to a blankie or anything, BUT blue bear. Blue bear has attended every Dr's visit, every plane trip, every road trip, every nap, every night's sleep. You get the picture? E is 8 and is still hanging on to blue bear. Blue bear has become a very special part of our family and I plan on taking over blue bear's care when E is done with him. We often go out of town and E can't go, once he's gone I'll slip blue bear in my suit case, because it's a part of E and at least I'll have a small part of him with me. OK, enough about the best bear I know.
This Peanuts bear quilt was a 1984 Calendar, I cut it apart and made this super quilt quilt for blue bear. I pieced the back of this quilt with the pre-quilted fabric in pink, blue and white. I know blue bear won't mind the pink. ;)
Blue bear is just helping me with this one. I think this will really be a doll quilt for some girl for Christmas. Not sure who yet. This was made from left over mini 9 patch blocks from another project.
It's funny how those little bears (and dolls!) that belong to our children become so important to us. They're as fun to sew for as the child.
ReplyDeleteOh wow you sound like me here with the bear and your whole philosophy.
ReplyDeleteBlue Bear is doing a great job. I'm glad you have him so you can make these terrific bear quilts!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job!!
ReplyDeleteC had a tiny little bear that came in a bouquet of flowers when she had surgery at 14 months old. She carried that bear everywhere with her and now at 19 it's one of her treasures that she has kept in her treasure box. I never thought to make a quilt for it!!
I bet Blue Bear is actually Carolina Blue Bear! Go Tarheels!
ReplyDeleteLove the bear quilts....your son is so sweet to share his bear with you.
ReplyDeleteMy son has a bear too but...he's not a kid anymore. Loves that thing!
ReplyDeleteCute quilts!
Ha, I had a strange dog (it had a neck like a giraffe) that was my favorite plushie.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I loved seeing your "thread tree" in the background.
Oh Blue Bear is the perfect model for your quilts!
ReplyDeleteOh the quilts are lovely & i am sure Blue Bear don't want to give them up
ReplyDeleteHugs Janice
Teddy Bear quilts are such fun to make! Blue Bear is a great model!
ReplyDeleteOh he is gorgeous. He ought to meet my bears. I have a few!!!!
ReplyDeletelol Jan