Although the bears were fast asleep, they all stirred with fairly good grace from their hibernation trunk to wave a fond farewell to the little grey bear (last seen swinging on a glitter ball). He had the tremendous good fortune to be summoned by Bovis Bear friend Anja on Christmas Eve and soon after these pictures were taken, he flew to Massachusetts via the Royal Mail.
I can't wait to find out what he will be called! He'll get to live with three of his brothers and many pussycats. There is a strong oral tradition in the bear trunk so even though this bear wasn't born when his brothers left for America, he has heard many stories about them.
NoNo was perplexed by the audience that gathered around her whilst we waited for the star of the show.
In Cushion News, i made a name-cushion in December for one of my oldest friends. I was 'minded' by her Mum most days before i went to primary school so i've known Kelly (and Jonathan, Debbie and Catherine) for
longer than i can remember. All the best people i know get a name-cushion sooner or later.
(the white shapes at the top are supposed to represent clouds..as i've sort of said before: perfection would probably be disappointing!)
Full steam ahead for 2012!
I love the pillow! You are so creative :) I can't wait for my sweet little bear to arrive, will let you know right away once he appears on my doorstep. We will celebrate with a tea party :) Happy New Year Rowan to you and all your furry friends xx
ReplyDeleteoh Anja, I thought i'd replied to this lovely comment! Happy New Year!! XxX
DeleteHi Rowan!! It's Marian here! I am stunned after seeing how much work you've been doing and how amazing everything looks!!! I love the teddy bears and all the embroiderbobs. They're just brilliant! Congrats on it and keep up with the creativity and all the good work:-)) Huge hugs from London to all of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteHeloooooooooo Marian! How brilliant to hear from you! I think about you often and keep meaning to write - so lazy now that aren't handy on facebook. Yes things are going well! I hope you're ok and doing stuff as well as working hard with your students. Lots and lots of love! XXXXXXX
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