I don’t usually do all caps but. . .
I AM SO EXCITED WITH HOW THIS IS TURNING OUT!
Seriously! I can’t wait to get these guys in a frame to start stitching. You’re going to have to pry me out of my couch for the next few weeks. 🙂
And that’s not all!
I want you guys to stitch with me!
I decided the best way to make this a pattern is to actually make it a video workshop. I’ve shot video already showing how to position all the pieces and my little tricks for securing them in place while I stitch.
This was my studio today, with those fancy new lights in action.
Look at that awesome even lighting! 🙂
The next step is going to be whipstitching the edges down with matching thread (not embroidery thread – I want these stitches to disappear) and then I’ll jump into fancy stitching!
My plan is to get all the kind-of-boring-to-most-people-but-I-really-love-it whipstitching done, and then start recording videos showing how I freehand stitch the hills. Maybe one new video a week?
Update – the pattern is now available here.
Happy stitching!
Play with some felt! Try the Oddballs – a fun pattern for silly monsters.
I am excited about this too! I don’t think you mentioned anything about felt kits though and I hope that will be a part of the plan. So much fun to look forward to. Yahoo!
Yes – that’s part of the plan. 🙂
sounds exciting!
I’ve never stitched w/ any one’cept my Daughter but THIS pattern is BEARR-isistable!!!! LOVE these bears in the mountains!!! Gurrrrrrrrlllllllllll, you’ve outdone yourself this time!!!!!
Look forward to doing this with you!
Count me in!
I have been watching those little bears with interest since they were born and I cannot wait to start. Bring on the bears please Wendi.
Hi Wendi. I love this pattern. Okay this is a stupid question I’m sure but … this being all done in felt, is it just meant to be a wall hanging?? Could there be other applications?? Is the creamy coloured background also felt?? Thanks!
I made mine 12 inches square so that it could fit into a standard frame, if desired. It could also be an unframed wall hanging or a pillow cover. The background is just muslin – it won’t be visible in the finished project.
Is this pattern available?
It is! I updated the post with the link. You can find it here. https://shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/other-felt-patterns/products/bears-in-the-hills