Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Tale of Two Teddies

Once upon a time there was a little 2yo girl who was given a knitted teddy bear by her grandmother. Teddy was a much cherished bear and accompanied the little girl everywhere she went. (Fast forward 34 years). One of the few childhood treasures that this woman kept was her beloved Teddy and he was carefully packed up in very heavy duty plastic and stored in the back shed. In the summer of 2012 disaster struck – it was discovered that something had eaten through the plastic and in fact had half eaten Teddy !! Heartbroken and very tearful, my daughter asked if there was a way Teddy could be repaired. (Short Answer) No. When a child is so upset, what does a mother do ?? Even though she’s not much of a knitter and has never attempted anything like this before, she gives it a go. I spent hours on the internet looking for a pattern that looked right and eventually came up with something just perfect. And so, I’d like you to meet Teddy 2 ..........

After making this guy and having time to think, I’m going to try to fix the original Teddy by making him a half-body - feet joined to his overalls which will be joined to the original Teddy’s waist. He’ll also have to undergo a small operation on his face but hopefully he’ll look ok. I hate to do this, but I think I need to show you a pic of poor Teddy 1 as he is now.

The happy ending ......... Daughter loves Teddy 2 who is now lying on her bed and he has been promised that he’ll never be put into the shed. I have divulged my plan for Teddy 1 (yes, she did want to know where he was) .. so now the thinking cap will have to go on to try to figure out how to go about making it happen.

8 comments:

  1. You did a great job on Teddy 2, I'm sure you will be able to fix Teddy 1 as well.

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  2. Adorable! She will truly feel loved when she gets her new Teddy.

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  3. I love Teddy 2 (and the story). Seeing Teddy 1 injured makes me want to clutch the cherished teddies from my own grandmother. Luckily while my cat does sometime rough-house with them, he doesn't eat them :).

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  4. What a good mother you are. Teddy #2 is wonderful, I'm proud of you! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  5. I think we have children just to create challenges for us ;-)

    Well done, love Teddy 2 and I know you will do a wonderful job with Teddy 1

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  6. Poor Teddy 1. I'm glad you plan to try to fix him. Teddy 2 is a fine looking gent and nice and cuddly - a very close look-alike.

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  7. Mums are so clever :)) Great story with a happy ending..
    All the best with the special mending of Teddy #1 :))

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  8. Hi Dorothy. My name is Shari and I am new to blogging. I came across your blog and I have to say.. I just love your story about Teddy. What a wonderful ending! Would love to see Teddy 1 when he is feeling better. Please come see me if you can. I am also a passionate crocheter. My grandmother taught me when I was younger and it always stuck with me. Have a nice evening...Shari!

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