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Crafts

csziggy

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2. I've decided to just stitch the felt pieces on

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 20, 2014, 04:38 PM

Jan 2014

With regular sewing thread. Mom has a memory bear made by a volunteer group from a shirt of my BIL who passed away. The nose is just felt and it looks OK. I've stitched four noses on now and I'm OK with how they look - better than the volunteer's version.

Next problem are the eyes. I realized I need a doll making needle - long 4.75 - 5" needle - so I can better tie off the thread. I'll have my husband pick up one on the way home from work this afternoon.

When I'm finished with the bears, I'll post a picture.

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Anybody here make stuffed animals? A question about noses.... [View all] csziggy Jan 2014 OP

I'm inclined to say just experiment. SheilaT Jan 2014 #1

I've decided to just stitch the felt pieces on csziggy Jan 2014 #2

Oh, good. I'm looking forward to seeing how they've turned out. SheilaT Jan 2014 #3

I finally remembered that I promised to upload an image! csziggy Feb 2014 #4

They look great! SheilaT Feb 2014 #5

Many hospitals and hospice volunteers make memory bears csziggy Feb 2014 #6

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