Back to work

Yesterday my plaster cast was removed. I had looked very much forward to this day when I would start sewing again. However, not only the injured thumb but the whole hand and wrist was hurting and unable to move properly. Today it is a little better, but I realize that it will take some time before I am able to do the things I used to do.I still had to find the two unfinished bears I had lying waiting for my hand to get well:
I hope to be able to present the bears in a week or so.

I have a grey standard poodle called Fie. She is staying in my workroom whenever I am there and that is several hours a day. Our house was built as a grocer's general store 90 years ago. However, the store was closed some 25 years ago. We bought the house, whis is in a small village, about 2 years ago. My husband is renovating the house and a part of the old store has become my workroom. There is still a large window from the days of the store, and Fie enjoys spending time looking at the people and cars that are passing. It is nice to have a companion when you are working though she can be noisy when other dogs or cats pas the window. I also enjoy having this large window, it provides the perfect light for my work.

Bears for grandchildren and more

I have 5 absolutely wonderful grandchildren. For each of them I have made a teddy bear for their Christening. I have embroidered their name and date on the foot pad of each bear. I think that it is a nice thing to have from their grandmother when they grow up. I have made a scrapbooking page of the five bears with a small photo of the owner:

Furthermore, I want to share a couple of photos of teddy bears that I have made in 2008. They are both sold:

Last week I visited a supplier of mohair here in Denmark (we only have very few). It was my birthsday and I went with two of my best friends who also make teddy bears. We meet once a month and have a very nice evening making bears and talking. I bought some more pieces of mohair in the hope that I shall be able to sew very soon. It is very frustrating not to be able to do what you really want. But planning what you are going to make is also very nice.

I am getting there!

After spending one more day in front of my computer I really learned a lot about blogging. I have had a great help from Tina (Tinybear) who gave me very good instructions in Danish. Thank you, Tina.

As it appears, my hand is still not working very good. Philip needs a brush before photoshooting, but it is difficult. The little guy is a reborn doll and he is quite cute. I have been making these dolls for a little more than a year after attending several courses.

As I mentioned, the thing that I actually can do for the time being is scrapbooking. I have been at a couple of courses in October and December 2008. I also like decoupage so I have tried to combine the two. I can see that I have a long way to go but I enjoy working with the paper.

One thing that I have also learned during the past couple of days is that I shall have to plan my day in order to make time for both the computer and the things I really want to do. I also have a dog and family that need my attention.

Getting started

"Just do it" someone once said - and so I did. I have started a blog today and I know almost nothing about this. However, when I look at other blogs I see some very interesting and inspiring entries, and of course I shall be able to do that too very soon.

My purpose with this blog is to share my "hobby life" with others who might be interested.

My teddy bear making has ment very much for me and for my husband as he helps whereever he can and always goes with me on exhibitions. I have made mostly big bears, but lately I have started making small bears as well. I find that the change between the sizes is giving new inspiration.

Unfortunately, I have injured my right hand 1 month ago and the hand is in a plaster cast. That means that I am unable to use my thumb for the time being. It is surprisingly many things you cannot do without the use of your thumb, and some of them are drawing and sewing! Therefore, no new teddy bears ..... On Wednesday the 28th of January I am having a new exray and I do hope that the cast will come off then.

In the meantime I can try to learn more about this medium, and luckily I am able to do some scrapbooking.