Patti's Bears

My friend Patti requested I make her bears for f several family members who have recently passed. She sent some awesome clothing to work with.

I loved how the bowling shirt and rainbow vest turned out. The bear on the right was made from a pair of batik men's slacks. His bowling shirt was made from a bowling shirt.  The bear on the left was a pair of red men's slacks. His vest was seersucker men's slacks also. 

These two below were made from a chenille robe. I had hoped to someday make a bear from a chenille bedspread. I love how they turned out. 

The green and brown bear is made from corduroy. It's another wonderful fabric to work with.  

The striped bear on the right has elbow patches. The shirt I used had elbow patches and my friend asked if I could put them on the bear. I should have taken a picture, because it turned out so nice. 

I feel like I always say the same thing- I am so honored to be asked to make these bears. I hope they give comfort to Patti and her family.