I went to a Habitat for Humanity Resale store this morning and found this treasured buried in the craft bin. I paid a grand total of $3 for him. (I saw on this
web site that it rare and selling for $19.99) He's designed by Anna Krajewski. I haven't been cross stitching lately but this just spoke to me. Why would someone abandon him? Did his previous owner die and it was donated with her things? (This particular Habitat store gets LOTS of estate items.) Did someone realize they would never finish him and just wanted to get rid of him? It made me sad for him.
I was pleasantly surprised when I peeked inside the package and it was already started. This does not bother me at all since I always dread making that first stitch. I rather like finishing him up for someone. I think he must have come from the 1990's? Seems like Teddy Bears were big then. I will finish him and then gift them to someone who loves teddy bears. Or, maybe I will make him into wall hanging. We will just have to wait and see.
Happy stitching everyone!
What a beauty, keep it for a grandchild.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It is always neat to find a diamond in the rough. :-) Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
This is a wonderful find and now it can be loved again. It must have been loved at one point when the person bought and started it.
ReplyDeleteHave fun stitching it!
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
That was a good find. Yes, now you can finish him and give him a good home. Have fun stitching.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Super cute. What a find! I hope you enjoy finishing the bear. I always have a hard time making the first stitch, too. I have a cross stitch project waiting in my closet and just can't seem to get it going.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday!