I also know a 'Bendy Wendy', but that's a different story altogether.
This Wendy is my first attempt at a grown up bear, she has a cotter pin jointed head and limbs,and she's much bigger than I usually make - about 12" high. Getting the joints in the right places was 'challenging', she's ended up with one arm slightly higher than the other,and her feet pads don't match, hence her name, but she was fun to do . She's made from a short,dense pile mohair, and I actually used some of my precious Kitty - craft fabric for her ears and paw pads. : 0
A word of warning though, this type of mohair is a bugger to work with if you are trying to stitch it to fabric, it slips about all over the place so I would probably use a different mohair if I make one again.
This is a great book for Teddy bear patterns.
ISBN 4 579 10762 4
There are some very cute bears and rabbits in here
( Absolutely no comment on the names of these two )
It has very clear instructions with step by step photos, and full sized patterns for all the bears - and there are a lot of them - over 40 in fact !
I got mine from kitty , you can also get it here and here.
Happy weekend everyone !
I don't see the wonky at all! I'm just amazed. She's really darling.
Laughing so hard at *all* those names (not just the obvious). Soap & Scampi?
Posted by: Stephanie | August 04, 2006 at 03:07 PM
Wonky Wendy is fabulous! And I love the adorable pics from the book.
Posted by: Jessica | August 04, 2006 at 04:13 PM
If you promise not to tell anybody I'll tell you the secret for sewing mohair: don't pin it, staple it.
Seriously.
Staple it just outside the sewing line, and get you one of those little bar-type staple removers to take them out after you're done.
It only really works on mohair or other pile fabrics with a very stable backing. With most knit faux furs, the staple sinks into the backing too far to get them out easily.
Posted by: Karen in Wichita | August 04, 2006 at 05:07 PM
These bears are adorable! Hope to see lots more...
Posted by: filomena | August 04, 2006 at 05:21 PM
Yes, nevermind Dick and Wee Wee... I love that the last carriage is carrying a Roman tyrant emporer AND one of the Seven Dwarves.
Posted by: Abby | August 04, 2006 at 05:38 PM
Wendy is a charmer! Wow you are so good at making these things.
I am rolling on the floor over those names. Dick and Wee Wee???? Sorry, I just HAD to type that once in my life. ;oD
Posted by: *jenny | August 04, 2006 at 05:41 PM
now watch your webstats and find out how many people get here searching for 'dick and wee wee.'
;0
HAHAHHAHAHAAHA. stop that! HAHHAHAHAAHAHAHA!
Posted by: eireann | August 04, 2006 at 06:19 PM
I love Wendy! That dark mohair is so pretty with the pink.
I have the same problem with mohair and cotton fabric...I'll give that staple trick a whirl...I'll probably end up stapled to the mohair myself.
I tried to make the 'replica wool rabbit' once and it turned out to be the ugliest little rabbit...not even Dick & Weewee would give it a date.
Posted by: amy rue | August 04, 2006 at 06:21 PM
You are just too darn talented!!! Thanks for the pics of the book too. Love those bunnies.
Posted by: tyn | August 04, 2006 at 06:25 PM
LOL, purile but hilarious. thank you.
Posted by: Nicole | August 04, 2006 at 06:25 PM
I love Wonky Wendy - very cute dress. Thanks for sharing the book pics.
Posted by: Kate | August 05, 2006 at 12:37 AM
Wonky Wendy is adorable! She looks so friendly and happy. I was so busy laughing at Wee Wee, that I ddn't even notice his friends name. Wow.
Posted by: heyleslee | August 05, 2006 at 12:53 AM
Wonky Wendy is absolutely Wonderful!
Posted by: Morgan | August 05, 2006 at 08:01 AM
I don't know exactly what wonky means but whatever it is, it makes her pretty. You cut kitty's fabric? You are a brave woman! {and it was worth it}
Posted by: Veronica TM | August 05, 2006 at 03:54 PM
Wendy is so adorable!
Posted by: Dannielle | August 05, 2006 at 04:41 PM
I love you darling bear!
Posted by: Sandy | August 05, 2006 at 07:13 PM
Wendy doesn't look wonky to me--I think she has a delicate character. All the bears are adorable.
Posted by: June | August 06, 2006 at 01:51 AM
Oh she is lovely, you've given her real character.
I am laughing so hard at those names and now thinking up my own. Although some of our teddies already have pretty ridiculous names.
Posted by: Rebecca | August 07, 2006 at 11:02 AM
For a first attempt, it's amazing!! thanks for sharing those books with us.
Posted by: Laurence | August 08, 2006 at 05:41 AM
Great bear! and look at all that lovely fabric in the background!,i bet you have lots of plans for that!I love Japanese craft books i have three so far that i take to bed and look at...so wonderful!
Posted by: Elly | August 08, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Just came across your blog while surfing and love your little Wonkey Wendy. I think she is adorable.
Posted by: Shashi | August 08, 2006 at 03:55 PM
Love Wendy, she's perfect! Not Wonky at all :D Or at least her Wonk gives her personality? Love Dick & WeeWee too...although Qrabbi the rabbit is my personal fave!
Posted by: jemima bean | August 09, 2006 at 02:33 AM
I know I'm not supposed to comment on this, but Dick and Wee Wee! That gave me a good laugh :)
Posted by: erinberry | September 08, 2006 at 02:33 AM