Aubrey's Bear

 Aubrey is the great niece of a good friend. Aubrey, and two siblings and her father were in a horrific car accident in July. Aubrey was the only survivor. After a few weeks in the hospital, she was able to come home. She still has a lot of healing to do, but she is a strong young lady. I felt Aubrey needed a bear to help her through her healing process. 

 When in a thrift shop, I often search for articles of clothing that I think will make a nice bear. Aubrey's bear is made from a women's fleece jacket.  I loved the embroidery on it.  I originally wanted to have the embroidery on the bear's tummy, but it just didn't work. So, I opted for the arms and ears. 

 I did my usual red heart on the left foot. I placed two little pillows of plastic pellets to help the bear sit back a bit. Without them it leans a little forward. I am so pleased with how it turned out.  

It was made using the Ben bear pattern from Funky Friends Factory. I love all of their patterns. I know I will make more of this pattern because it goes together so beautifully.