Duffy!

Our newest pattern / kit has just arrived at Bear Essence.

Duffy by Eileen Seifert is the cutest little duckling pattern you have ever seen!

I am so excited about this little pattern that I have 3 on the go.....

Of course I had to make the traditional yellow, but am using the gorgeous japanese alpaca in the 2 lengths, 9mm & 17mm. AND... in true Bear Essence style a pink one!

I will post some photos as they progress

So much fun!

iNTroDUcINg tWInkLeS...
I'd like to show off my latest little design... TWINKLES!!!  I am so so happy with him...

When Kim and I were working on the roster for the Term 4 classes,  we thought it would be nice to schedule a couple of one day classes in November/December where no homework before the class is required.  This is such a busy time of the year for everyone -- who has time for homework!!! -- and the idea of Twinkles was born...

That night I took home a collection of bits and pieces to bring the idea to life and a couple of days later, voila!!!

Twinkles consists of a wooden bauble cut out which has been painted and decorated with buttons and bits of trims.  The bear is a sew-on-the-line pattern with no joints, stuffed lightly and wrapped around the bauble.  With a glass nose -- so no nose embroidery either!!!He can even  be personalized with a name or message -- a great Christmas decoration to give to a friend or loved one...

If you wish to purchase the Twinkles pattern -- it will be available in the next week or so for $17.50. (Just as soon as I write it up!)   Check our website for class dates...

Blush....

I am sure you will agree.....they all look so beautiful!

i'm bACk.....

Hi everyone...  I'm back, well rested and raring to go!!!  Saturday morning and afternoon classes will be back in full swing starting tomorrow...  Hope to see you there -- so much to catch up on...

Love Josey xo

Re-arranging again.....

I found these wonderful glass counter top show cases when I visited the Melbourne Gift Fair recently.

Josey and I spent all day on Tuesday fighting with the flat pack instructions to assemble them, but I think the end result has been worth the effort.

Love them!

Some new friends have arrived at Bear Essence!

While Josey was away celebrating her birthday in Phuket...some new little friends arrived.......
We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first order of Kaycee bears ...THEY ARE HERE!

A few have already been taken to their new homes....

Peanut......