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!
35 comments:
This ball looks so cute and interesting! Where could I find a pattern for something like this? Greetings from Finland,
Susanne
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
This is a very cute ball. I am also looking for a pattern, if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you, Ashley
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
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
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.
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!
I'd love a copy of the pattern also! kaliquen@hotmail.com Thanks so much!
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).
I would love the pattern too if you don't mind! lauren3110 at aol dot com.
Thanks!
Lauren
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
I would love the pattern, too!
debra_J_brown@hotmail.com
Thanks so much - these are just adorable!
please send pattern to andersonjjt@gmail.com this is just what I have been looking for.
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
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
Hi
I would love this pattern! My little guy would love it. Thanks so much.
kt_grrl@hotmail.com
Please send me a copy of clutch ball pattern. It is so cute Thanks
lisabrown20@hotmail.com
Could I get this pattern? Thanks so much. My email is pjorrick@hotmail.com.
I desparately need this pattern!! please email to civillia@aol.com
I would be so thankful if you could send me this pattern!
My email is epurdy@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
May I please have the pattern - just love it
jeronimama@gmail.com
That ball looks wonderful!
Can I please get the pattern too?
Thanks dmcalgaro@gmail.com
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
I'd love this pattern too. thanks. emily@rinzen.com
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
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
please could you send me instructions for your 3" clutch Ball, my e.mail is vrchristmascubd@aol.com
Thank you so much/VR
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!!!
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 :-)
I'd love a copy of this pattern. Thank you!
hennasarai26 at yahoo dot com
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
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
Please send a copy of your ball pattern to me at n_h_stokes@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!
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
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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