I have been working on our 'Bits and Bobs' bear for Earnest Sewn. We had a few printing problems on the way and initial difficulties applying tricky noses! But we are on track now and my little studio has turned into a bear factory. I usually sew with denim that has been washed and worn, so by the time I am handed over a pair of jeans the denim is quite soft and easy to manage, not so the fabric that I am using now - it is brand spanking new and as tough as old boots! It is a new experience that I am enjoying, as well as developing stronger fingers that turn denim blue by the end of each working day, I am also learning new ways of working and developing new techniques.
BARBARABEARO Is the name given to my creative projects which at the moment usually involve denim or corduroy or both! Barbarabearo is one of the nick names of my daughter Barbara , it seemed so natural to use the name when I started making denim bears for her and her sister Maria, so barbarabearobears was born, shortened to Barbarabearo - thanks Babs!!
I now have a new shop now, both our girls have left home and I am approaching my fifth decade so I thought I'd create a new shop to put my handmade things into, not just bears but whatever I turn my hands to. It's called Lorna Ryan and you can access it by clicking on the denim square above x