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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Teddy Bears Picnic... including a Give-a-Way


This is the first bear I ever made, she is called Baby Bear and lives in the sewing basket I had as a child. She will certainly be at today's inside picnic as there is going to be hot chocolate and caramel slice.
Share a Bear or Softie
Do you have a bear, a dolly or a softie to bring on the picnic today.  Please pop your details into Mr Linky and join in the fun.


Fabulous Free Things
Because its so cold here in Melbourne it will have to be an inside picnic today. And an inside picnic is pretty close to a tea party so I looked for beautiful Tea Party themed free patterns.
I found a fabulous tutorial here at Wild Olive.  Thank you so much to Mollie for this mug rug pattern and also for also this brilliant embroidery design.
 

I thought this lovely cottage tea cosy was pretty special and the pattern is at Craftbits
and this more exotic example caught my fancy too.  You can find the pattern at Creative Knitting.
 and

 I love the fancy cupcake wrappers which are around these days.  Fabulous Tipnut has heaps of ideas for making your own, which is so much cheaper - and more fun.

When ever I think of parties I pop over to Save the Date for Cupcakes.  Desert tables made in heaven.
 And I don't think you can go past lovely Lorraine at Not Quite Nigella for amazing recipes.

Can You Help?

If you are an animal lover please consider supporting the Free The Bears Fund. I do and it makes me feel good to know that I am helping to give the bears in various sanctuaries around the world a safe, peaceful and happy existence.


A Giveaway too
  The prize is a $25 gift voucher to spend at lovely Jane's online store - Want it Need It Quilt
How to enter - you can have up to three entries.
Join in the picnic for a chance to win 
Leave a comment for a chance to win 
Let me know you are a follower (or become a follower) by leaving a comment letting me know. 

I'll leave the giveaway open until next Wednesday (17th August) and post the winner's name the next morning.
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41 comments:

  1. Stray Stitches (Linda G)August 10, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    What a wonderful post. You shared so many things today. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway.

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  2. Stray Stitches (Linda G)August 10, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I am a regular and happy follower :)

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  3. SunnybecAugust 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    If your dogs ever want to live in France they can come and live with me!!! Hugs Linda x

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  4. SunnybecAugust 10, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I already follow you. x

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  5. sunnyAugust 11, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Of course I'm a follower! who wouldn't be?

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  6. sunnyAugust 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    What a great post. I'm in the mood for a picnic or a teaparty now! Off to find a bear to join me.

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  7. Teresa F.August 11, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    I love your Teddy, perhaps I'll join the picnic next time.Thank you for your lovely post and for all the great ideas you shared with us.

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  8. Teresa F.August 11, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    I'm a follower of your lovely blog.

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  9. Briar RoseAugust 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Mel, Baby Bear is so cute, I hope she enjoys Bromley's company today, thank you for all the great free patterns you find for us. Love R

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  10. KarenAugust 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    HI Melody. I totally agree with the idea of an indoor picnic today. It's great to see where things started and I think it is perfect that baby bear is sitting in your childhood sewing basket. Just lovely.

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  11. TeresaAugust 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Melody... Your baby bear looks so cute and what a wonderful way to display her. I just love the little sewing basket and all the gorgeous things inside... she looks adorable sitting inside it. So we both like that mug rug hey? thanks for the other links too. See you at the picnic xx

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  12. elliekAugust 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I'm in for the hot chocolate and caramel slice! Am I a follower or not? Think we have your blog on our blog page so does that make me and Rosalie followers? I think we are anyway.

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  13. AllieAugust 11, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    What an adorable bear, I can't believe it's the first one you ever made. She's so incredibly sweet. Thanks for all the links, and the give-away!

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  14. Michelle RidgwayAugust 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Well we made it just! Baby Bear is so cute Melody...where else would a wonderful stitchers 1st teddy bear live but in her sewing basket. She looks so sweet with all the sewing things around her. Thanks for all the links can't wait to investigate! Yours was the 2nd blog I followed when I ventured on this blogging journey.

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  15. JanetAugust 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love the cozy cottage tea cozy but the second one - Wow! Tea dressed up for a party. Thanks for a chance at your giveaway.

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  16. JanetAugust 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    And I am a follower. Wish I had time to post for the teddy bear picnic, but not this week :(

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  17. Michele TAugust 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I still have my Teddy from when I was one years old - he turned 46 last January!!

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  18. Michele TAugust 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I am already a follower and love your blog!

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  19. marinaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    your teddy looks so sweet in the sewing basket.
    Your mug rug is just adorable.

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  20. Quiltin' SandyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I have been a follower for a while now. :0)

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  21. Quiltin' SandyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Your little bear is so cute, and I love the te cosy.
    I have also been a follower of Quiltjanes blog for some time too. Nice things in her shop! :0

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  22. SerenataAugust 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Very sweet teddy Melody, you are certainly one talented bear maker!

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  23. Quilt KittyAugust 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I love the little snippets we see of the way you decorate. You are so good at it, your house must be so pretty & homely! Tracee xx

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  24. yorkie momAugust 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I am a new follower! I also follow Want it Need it Quilt it! ps... When I was a little girl, when ever we left our house for the weekend, my dad would say " The Teddy Bears have a picnic when we are gone" I truely believed him and would look closely at all my stuffed animals for any movement when we got home!

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  25. robinAugust 13, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    What a cute little bear! :)

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  26. robinAugust 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I'm a new follower.

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  27. Peach RainbowAugust 13, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Thank you for the chance :D

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  28. Peach RainbowAugust 13, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    New Follower :D

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  29. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    HAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU!
    THANKS FOR A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
    HAPPY QUILTING!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  30. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    LOVE YOUR BLOG+ALWAYS EAGER TO SEE WHAT NEAT+INTERESTING SUBJECT YOU'VE CHOSEN!
    HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  31. SallieAugust 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I love a teddy bear picnic! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. ElsinaAugust 13, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    What a sweet post! Love your teddy in the basket!

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  33. ElsinaAugust 13, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I am a follower!

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  34. Marcia W.August 13, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Thank you for the sweet posts. I'm going to check out the WIld Olive embroidery. Please enter me into the giveaway too (wish were closer to my sister's home as she has a fabulous collection of teddies including some I gave her as gifts).

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  35. Briar RoseAugust 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hi Melody, I followed your instructions and Hooray I am now an official follower of your blog, I read it every day. Love R.

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  36. dawnaieAugust 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Melody have just discovered your blog - wow it is so inspirational. I am now a follow and love your teddies. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  37. AnneAugust 14, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Your bear looks happy sitting in that basket! Wishing you warmer weather soon.

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  38. Anorina @SameliasMumAugust 14, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    So many great ideas. Thanks for sharing your finds with us.

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  39. RochelleAugust 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Your Baby bear is adorable and she looks so precious in that sewing basket - so pretty :-)

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  40. RochelleAugust 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Of course I am a follower too. Who could resist?

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  41. JustPamAugust 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    What a delightful post!

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