We’ve been working on so many new things for fall quilt market and, one by one, they are starting to come together.  I’m excited to have just completed my newest embroidery design, and as I share close-up photos of each block, I’ll tell you a little story about our only granddaughter.  Hailey is a true Texas Sweetheart, and the icing on our cake!

It was Hailey’s third Christmas, her eyes widened as she opened her gift from Uncle Scott. As she pulled out a huge  (actually – gigantic) teddy bear, it was love at first sight. She wrapped her tiny arms around that squishy bear and her little body got lost in all that fluff.
Mr. Bear became Hailey’s constant companion, even going along to the hospital to have ‘their’ tonsils removed.  Years have passed and Hailey is now engaged to be married.  The wedding is scheduled for June 2011, and I’ve heard a rumor that Mr. Bear will be in attendance!  Guess I’ll need to sew a custom tux for the big guy.  Here’s a typical Day in the Life of Mr. Bear….

The center of the quilt showcases Hailey and Mr. Bear.
Such simple embroidery and so much fun to stitch!

 The two begin their day with a stroll to the park .
Not being much of a morning bear, Mr. Bear thinks a carriage ride suits him very well.

 Mr. Bear truly enjoys the wind whooshing through his fur as
Hailey makes the swing go higher and higher into the sky…………..

Until a sudden fall sends them rushing back home for bandages
and a dose of tonic!

Hailey knows Mr. Bear so very well.
Baking cookies always soothes his woes…..

Besides it’s great preparation for an afternoon tea party.
What fun this has turned out to be!

After tea comes Hailey’s favorite – indoor games!  Sometimes they put together a
favorite puzzle and they sometimes play hide ‘n seek. But today it’s BLOWING BUBBLES!
Hailey reminds Mr. Bear that there’s just nothing better than spending the whole day
with your bestest friend and of course
Mr. Bear agrees……

But everyone needs quiet time, just to wind down before calling it a day.
It’s story time for these sweet pals, and oh the stories they’ve shared…..

When the lights are dimmed and prayers are said, the friends decide once again
“ It’s REALLY been a good day”!

Good night Mr. Bear…….Good night Miss Hailey. 

Story telling is fun for us grandmothers!  If you’d like to view the entire quilt, click on this link http://www.friendfolks.com/store-detail.php?ID=688
And, if you decide to order our pattern, please send a photo of your own Mr. Bear quilt to share with all our friends!

Blessings, Tricia