Friday, November 18, 2011

Ooooh lala! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!

Yesterday I received the most beautiful antique mohair in the mail.  It is over 100 years old and it's all I can do to NOT use it ... yet!   I'm working on a small sale Gallery of bears that is supposed to debut on Sunday (it's looking more like Tuesday now!)  and I keep telling myself I have to finish the Gallery bears before I allow myself to "play" with the antique mohair ... b-u-t, it is sooo tempting!   I must remove it from the sewing room so I am not distracted while I work on the Gallery bears!   xoxo  
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  1. LynNovember 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    That antique mohair is lovely to work with and I made a few bears from pieces that I had. If you do not mind me asking where did you get your pieces from?? I am tempted to make another bear or two but have no more left.
    Take care and have a good weekend.
    Hugs Lyn x
    larapenta@westnet.com.au

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  2. Wish You Were Here MomNovember 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Hi Lyn,
    I would be happy to share! I got it from Norbeary Fabrics - here's the link:
    http://www.norbearyfabrics.co.uk/mohair/genuine.shtml
    Have fun!
    Hugs,
    Janice

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  3. Joanne@ DesertmountainbearNovember 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I can't wait to see.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Good things are worth the wait Janice and I a sure the bears you create from this wonderful mohair will be special.

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  5. Wish You Were Here MomNovember 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Thanks so much Joanne and Susan! I'll post pictures once I am finished! xoxo

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  6. Katy CameronNovember 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Lol, nothing like the exquisite torture of having to finish one project before moving on to the next!

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  7. Wish You Were Here MomNovember 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Oh Katy, so true! Exquisite torture is exactly the sentiment! haha! By Friday, I'll have something cut from this antique mohair!! xoxo

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  8. susanaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi! It seems quite late for my reply on this issue, As i remembered last time in Hugglets, many people went to her shop for choosing their favourite antique mohair, i was late and got a piece of cool green, it's a narrow pieces, not allowed to make mistake!
    I know there is another supplier in Europe who sell antique mohair too, she is Roswitha Cleve, did anyone know how to contact with her?

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  9. Wish You Were Here MomNovember 30, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Susana, I don't know of her but through a google search, I found this email address:
    ernstholl@t-online.de The ad was in German - you may need to use google translate to send her an email :O) Good luck! I think Norbeary still has quite a bit left but not a huge assortment of colors - Hugs, Janice

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  10. lvroftiquesNovember 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Now antique lover that I am, those are some bears I'm longing to see when they're finished! *winks* Vanna

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  11. susanaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    you are so kind, Janice. Actually i did sent her an email in English a year before. seems the other option is go to the German show :)

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  12. Wish You Were Here MomNovember 30, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Vanna, I will definitely post pictures once I make bears from my "new/old" fabric! Susana, wouldn't it be fun to go to a show in Germany? I would love that! Hugs, Janice

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