When I make a little animal - needle-felting, clay, or whatever - I try to add a detail to make it special. In this case, I remembered a group of flannel fabrics that I had bought some years ago to make a bear theme quilt. Why not use a bit of it for a quilt for this little bear? As I worked on the quilt, I realized that the addition of the quilt made this piece a hibernating bear!
I really like this method of needle felting that yields a posable animal. I could pose him perfectly, holding the blankie and perhaps sucking his thumb. He is indeed ready for a long winter's sleep!
When I began making him I intended to make something for my Etsy shop to raise some funds for Idaho Black Bear Rehab. But now that I see him I'm not so sure I want to part with him. So I'll probably making another for in the shop.
I'm so glad I came across needle-felting - love it!
Wat een schattige beer Kaaren, het plaatje klopt perfect !
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Simonne
Thanks, Simonne,
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy with him. There's been a large forest fire near here and I can't help but think of all the poor wild creatures - especially they bears - who have lost their lives. God bless them!
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