Sunday, 16 February 2014

A little bear called Rosie

Hello my lovelies, I hope you've all enjoyed your weekend?! We actually had a night (yay!) out where we enjoyed a delicious Indian meal and a trip to cinema to watch the epically moving 12 Years a Slave, where Sean Bobbitt, the cinematographer did one amazing job. Even though his view was 'to keep it simple', it did everything and more to grip you into a state of feeling so uncomfortable at times whilst you willed the camera just to look away. For me it has to be the best cinematography I have seen in a long while and it comes as no surprise that Sean Bobbitt has been nominated for a Bafta Award. In fact it comes as no surprise that most aspects of the movie has been nominated for Baftas, and it will all be revealed tonight, how very exciting. Credit also has goes to the incredible acting by Chiwetel Ejiofor who played Solomon Northup and the other members of the cast who gave outstanding performances. It was harrowing in exactly the way I expected it to be and it pains me to think that even though slavery is illegal today, it's still going on around the world.



So moving on to something a little more cheerful, a new little friend has
joined our family this week.
 
 


After making Fantastic Mr Fox for little J's birthday last summer, little E has been waiting very patiently for me to make her a bear. It is fair to say that it has taken me quite some time to actually get around to it finishing it, but this week seemed like the perfect opportunity to do a little hand stitching to sooth my dreaded lurgy.
 
 

 
 
Rosie was made using a pattern by the very talented Sasha Pokras's. I must say unlike my first this little cheeky bear didn't quite turn out as I expected, but I am still very much in love with her.
 
 
 

Rosie has largely been hand stitched and I have used cotter pins to enable all of her joints to move. She is made out of lovely mohair and only measures around 11 inches tall, so she's only a wee lass.
 
 



I managed to finish it on Thursday afternoon and placed it on little E's pillow for when she returned from school. She was delighted and it took no time for her to christen her as Rosie. It is so lovely that little E absolutely loves little Rosie and that she straight away included her with the bedtime 'gang'. She is now firmly tucked up with her bestie, Treacle (the bear she's had since she was born) and Rabbity (her handmade Christmas pressie). I love how she really appreciateshand made things and the fact that she really looks after them too. It certainly makes every little stitch so much more rewarding.
 
 

 
 
Thank you for all your well wishes this week, they were all very much appreciated. I am fortunately feeling a little better than I did, which is a good thing as I have the two small monsters at home for half term, which should be fun and games.  I am joining in with the lovely Chrissie from Chrissie Crafts for her 'Stitching Sunday'.
 
 
Wishing you all a very enjoyable week.
 
Warm Wishes
Hannapat
xoxo
 



27 comments:

  1. Oh my, I can see why Little E is smitten with Rosie! She is delightful! Well done you, is there no end to your talents? Thank you for linking up, I just love this! Cxxx ps let me know if you have any trouble finding stitching kits for your little ones, I can pop one in the post easy peasy! :-)

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  2. Hello Rosie it's very nice to meet you, wow you did a great job no wonder little E is so please with her, you talented thing. Glad to hear you are getting over you're lurgy, try and take it easy as you can and enjoy half term. If you drop me a email I can give you the details of the specialist I saw.
    Clare xx

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  3. Glad to hear you are feeling recovered from the lurgy, lovely Hannapat!
    Big welcome to Rosie - no wonder Little E is in raptures over her, she is gorgeous, and her head gear really adds to her beauty! My Mum was a teddy bear maker for many years - one of her many talents - and I have a couple of special ones still, filled with her loving energies!
    Take good care of yourself sweetheart! Much love, Joy xoxo

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  4. What a wonderful bear, clever, clever you. I can see why your daughter is so thrilled with her. Hope you all enjoy half term. Let us hope for some dry days!

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  5. I think you are very clever and Rosie looks wonderful. How precious to be able to make your daughter such beautiful toys filled with love. My internet is not happy at the moment and I often lose comments I am trying to leave, but I have been reading! Have a good half term week love Andrea

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  6. Dear Hannapat
    Rosie is gorgeous and has obviously got a lovely new owner too. Congratulations! Hope you continue to feel better and have a great week.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  7. how lovely! Bear making looks so hard and you've done such a professional job

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  8. Adorable! I can understand why your daughter is so enchanted with Rosie! xx

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  9. Rosie is beautiful!!!!! I am absolutely sure that she will be a lifelong favourite and caring companion along with her compatriots Treacle and Rabbit! You are such a lovely Mummy to make such beautiful things for your children. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Take care. xx

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  10. What a wonderful little bear, no wonder your little one loves her! I'm so glad you are feeling better, and hope you have a lovely half term week, Hannapat!
    Helen xox

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  11. Rosie is so sweet. I love the idea of handmade stuffed toys. My children have a few from other people but I haven't really made any myself, so maybe I need to get on that. :)

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  12. Absolutely ADORABLE!!!! I have made a few mohair bears myself, and know the work involved - awesome work. LOVE the velvet dress! And, I went to see the movie the first few weeks it was out...gut-wrenching and beautiful at the same time. AND, please get ahold of me (tlgreb927@cox.net)...you have won a little something in my portion of the Blog Party Giveaway! YAY! Happy Monday, Hannahpat...Tanya

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  13. So very sweet and precious.....because I think this will be a very sweet memory for your daughter later on! But for now -an always around- dear friend, Anita xo

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  14. What a lovely bear.
    I made my youngest Son (now 32) a Care Bear and when we moved to our present home it went to live in the Loft.
    Last Summer he helped me empty the loft, we found Care Bear but so had a family of mice. Very sad :0(

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  15. Wow, what an adorable bear and all hand stitched too! This will be a long time keepsake.

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  16. Oh goodness! Rosie is adorable and so sweet! Such a little treasure! Hope you continue to feel better! Wishing you a wonderful and crafty week! xo Heather

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  17. Rosie is simply beautiful! Love her outfit too. Glad you had a great date night and enjoyed the movie.

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  18. its beautiful Hannapat. XX
    Sounds like you had a lovely night, the film sounds excellent and I think we are going to try and go see it. Indian food has to be my favourite!

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  19. Rosie, you are darling and I know you are going to be loved so much.
    You are a wonderful Mum to make this sweet bear.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  20. Hey Hannapat,

    The sweetest little bear! I haven't been to the cinema in an age. Marc doesn't like the flicks (I know, weird). I on the other hand love everything about it. We have a cinema here in St Ives. It's rather run down, but I love it. I am taking the boys there to see Lego Movie tomorrow. I don't know who is more excited....

    Leanne xx

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  21. Hello lovely, little Rosie bear is just the sweetest little bear ever! She is just adorable, I love her pretty little dress too. Glad you are feeling a little better this week and hope you are enjoying half term.
    Marianne x

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  22. I am new to all of this but have stumbled across you and your bear :-) really lovely... Charlie x

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  23. So glad to read that you're feeling a bit better x

    Miss Rosie is delightful, well done you ... I know how hard hand stitching small bears can be so you have my utmost admiration :)

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  24. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better - we were all ill last week and it seems that everyone I know has come down with something lately. Carry on getting better lovely Hannapat! I adore that teddy bear and can appreciate that it was probably quite fiddly to make. Isn't it sweet how our kids adopt these handmade gifts straight to their hearts? Bella insisted on taking Rosie (the Maggie Rabbit I made her for Christmas) to the shops and the cinema today, and always makes sure Rosie can "see" what's going on...so cute. x

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  25. Your bear is very sweet! No wonder your daughter loves her. xx

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  26. Rosie is so adorable! I bet little E was so excited. She will receive unconditional love.

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  27. Rosie is so cute, I would love to make one like her but the link doesn't seem to be working :(

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