Saturday, January 17, 2009

Vintage Pattern Clutch Ball


I have been playing around with a pattern from my Mother-in-Law ( via my sister-in-law). My mother-in-law used to make her grandchildren full sized versions. The balls are easy to grasp and soft and the kids loved them. Funnily enough I am seeing versions of this ball in antique malls and on-line primitives blogs!
So... who needs one of these? My bears of course. I shrank the pattern 70% for my first try.... see Marli on BearPile . Then I shrank it 50% and here it is! Its about 3" in diameter and made from minibear fabric... white gridded upholstery fabric. I stuff mine a little more firmly than my my mother-in-law did.
Next one will be 60% but not a ball... I'll post it when it's done.

I've had LOADS of people ask for the pattern without including a way of sending it to them!!
Please include your email address!
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    This ball looks so cute and interesting! Where could I find a pattern for something like this? Greetings from Finland,
    Susanne

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  2. Bettina GrohFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Susanne... I don't have the pattern and its instructions in the computer, yet. I just have some hand-me-down hard to read ones from my now deceased mother-in-law. BUT I will scan in a better copy and write instructions later today. Please send me your email address. Bettina

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  3. The Frugal FesslersMay 3, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    This is a very cute ball. I am also looking for a pattern, if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you, Ashley

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  4. The Frugal FesslersMay 3, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Hi. This ball is so cute. I've been searching for a great pattern also, if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks so much! ~Ashley

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  5. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I have been looking for this pattern. I made one for my daughter when she was a baby. Would you mind sending me a copy also. rosemoon@spirit.com

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  6. UnknownAugust 22, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Not sure if you'd be willing or not but I would love this pattern too- this is more what I would consider a clutch ball rather than the puzzle balls that I often see. Thanks.

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  7. Bettina GrohAugust 22, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Katrina I can't find where to send you a copy of the pattern. Email me directly ( bettina.groh@gmail.com) and I'll be happy to send you one!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I'd love a copy of the pattern also! kaliquen@hotmail.com Thanks so much!

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  9. RachaelOctober 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    It's really cute. I have a newborn baby girl and would love to make her one. I see you've shared the pattern several times, so if you wouldn't mind sending another, I would love to have it. Thanks so much for your consideration, Rachael (SpittleBug29 at gmail dot com).

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  10. ltpurcellNovember 12, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I would love the pattern too if you don't mind! lauren3110 at aol dot com.

    Thanks!
    Lauren

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  11. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    When my sons were young, I made these balls. I can't find my pattern, but want to make it for my grandchildren. I would be so grateful if you would share this pattern with me. Thank you so much. msmunter@sbcglobal.net

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  12. DebNovember 23, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    I would love the pattern, too!
    debra_J_brown@hotmail.com

    Thanks so much - these are just adorable!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    please send pattern to andersonjjt@gmail.com this is just what I have been looking for.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    I've made this clutch ball years ago when my kids were young. Now I'm going to be a grandma and cannot find my pattern. Please send me the pattern.

    Thanks!

    Betty

    E-mail: emckern@gmail.com

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  15. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks for the pattern Susanne. The directions don't mention how big of a seam to take. I think it's probably 1/4 inch seam but would like you to verify if that's correct before I start this project.

    Thanks,

    Elizabeth emckern@gmail.com

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Hi

    I would love this pattern! My little guy would love it. Thanks so much.

    kt_grrl@hotmail.com

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  17. Lisa BrownJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Please send me a copy of clutch ball pattern. It is so cute Thanks

    lisabrown20@hotmail.com

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  18. JosieJanuary 28, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Could I get this pattern? Thanks so much. My email is pjorrick@hotmail.com.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    I desparately need this pattern!! please email to civillia@aol.com

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  20. ErinFebruary 17, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    I would be so thankful if you could send me this pattern!

    My email is epurdy@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  21. jeronimamaApril 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    May I please have the pattern - just love it
    jeronimama@gmail.com

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  22. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    That ball looks wonderful!

    Can I please get the pattern too?

    Thanks dmcalgaro@gmail.com

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  23. AnonymousJune 19, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    I too have been looking for this pattern. Made them for my kids long ago and want to do some for the new grandbabies. Please email to nancyrp@aol.com
    Thanks,
    Nancy

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  24. MargieJune 22, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    I'd love this pattern too. thanks. emily@rinzen.com

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  25. AnonymousJuly 26, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    This pattern is just what I have been looking for. I would love a copy if you don't mind sharing it. My mum is wanting to make some for her great grandchildren. Thank you so much. janetlk@bigpond.com
    Janet

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  26. allstontowersSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Hi Bettina,

    Hope you don't get this twice, first time I tried it didn't work. I would love a copy of that pattern please for my little grandson. Yours looks lovely by the way.
    Regards,
    Jan - in the UK
    allston.towers@dsl.pipex.com

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  27. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    please could you send me instructions for your 3" clutch Ball, my e.mail is vrchristmascubd@aol.com
    Thank you so much/VR

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  28. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    I would love the pattern for the original size or the 3". I would like to make both sizes.

    Please send to
    baby_girl_04@ktis.net

    Thanks & your ball looks GREAT!!!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    I work in a library and a patron came to me looking for this pattern! I cannot find it anywhere, I would appreciate if you could email the pattern to me, as well as my wonderful sewing library patron!
    Thank You!
    boutin_steph@yahoo.com

    Canaan, Vermont :-)

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  30. KarolynDecember 22, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    I'd love a copy of this pattern. Thank you!

    hennasarai26 at yahoo dot com

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  31. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I've made a ton of these but I've lost my pattern. Could you please send me the full size one? Thanks so much!
    chocbach@yahoo.com

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  32. JaneAugust 23, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I've been looking for a good pattern for a clutch ball for my new grandson. Can you please send it to
    ladyjane142@hotmail.com
    Thanks a lot,
    Jane

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  33. NStokesAugust 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Please send a copy of your ball pattern to me at n_h_stokes@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!

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  34. DebbieNovember 5, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I used to make these but my pattern is gone. I would so appreciate a copy of yours, if you'd be willing.

    Thanks!

    macinnisclan(@)yahoo.com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Is it still possible to get a copy of the clutch ball pattern. I would love to make this for my 2 week old grandson and so may more young childern. Thank you patricia.h778@yahoo.com

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