The Making of an EK Buddy Cushbear

Hello

Here we are again and so happy to see you.  Today, I would like to take you through a little of the process of making a Buddy Cushbear. It's not as simple as it may seem.  Well, not to me anyway because its all about mental imagery.  When someone orders a Cushbear, they want it to be a personal thing.  Something they can relate to, that means something special to them.  Ok, let me use Bearthany as an example.

This little girl loves hearts, pink and anything with a bit of bling. Her mummy likes, quirky, unusual things. So even with this little bit of information, the mental juices start merging and eventually we come up with a eye catching cocktail of Cushbear ingredients.

At this stage Bearthany is almost done, but the three main ingredients are there.  She's pink. Her nose is an upside down heart and made of fabric that contains hearts and the pink button on her nose is also a heart. Need I say, her mouth too is a heart.  By now this Cushbear is full of heart lol.  The third ingredient, she has pink glitter trimming her nose and mouth.  It's important to add here, that the age of the child is crucial as to what type of bling is added. Sequins for example come off too easily.

Pink hair was a must. And her butterfly heart headdress just as a unique, quirky and timeless touch. Might I add, it also looks fab.

 Bearthany, giving it attitude and she can't even see who she's giving it too lol

 Bearthany, reserved now she has opened her eyes and see's whose in charge. Just look at those lashes!

 'Ears her name in shimmering pink. No need to over emphasise it, she knows who she is!

                             MMmmm great spot between friends, a final goodbye before I move in with
                                                  my forever Buddy Bethany.

                                 The Making of SanTartan one of our Christmas Cushbears.
I live in Scotland, so had to have a Tartan Santa.  At EK Buddy BlanQuilts, we love unique and there is something exceptional about being positively different!  EK Buddy BlanQuilts prides itself on individuality and giving our customers something that absolutely no one else has; and whats more, they are entirely handmade.  Every stitch is lovingly made and we pay great attention to every detail so our Cushbears look just right, with a particular quirky expression.

 Joining the forehead and cheeks.  Here he has on his (bit like Miss Piggy) nose lol

SanTartan must have a moustache and one shaped like a bow was just what the Doctor ordered.

                             This Highlander SanTartan simply had to have a goatee beard.

A little of the green glitter beads to spice things up and represents the greenery of the Highlands.

                                               'I raise my hat high and a merry jingle to you.'

                            Look at those expressive eyes, they say 'Hi', 'Hello', 'How are you?'
A Cushbears eyes are very important.  They say a lot about their character and determine the outcome and expression of the face.

So, let us know what you think of the process so far.  In the next blog, I will be taking you through the making of our Mandela Cushbear. 
Thank you for taking the time to join us and have a read.

                                       Best wishes and a Happy New Year to you