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Sunday, September 4, 2011

An African Flower Surprise Pattern


Hello everyone! It's been a looooooong time since I last had the time to blog, but I have managed to write up my pattern for our newest family member...Lollo African Flower Bear!
She is named after my youngest daughter, whose nickname is Lollo. Lollo has been long in the making, with more frogging than I care to remember, and more design changes than I would like to admit.

Between work and all the rest of family life, I have worked on and off on this pattern. Before I started , I managed to speak to the original designer of the African Flower Hexagon Pattern, who graciously sent me an email with permission to use the pattern and to make up Lollo Bear and sell the pattern. Thank you very much! Lots of Lollo Love coming your way :)

I have purposely over-explained every single step of how to make Lollo. The eBook comprises almost 200 pages and has over 300 explanatory photographs, with clear legends. That being said, the eBook has been broken down into several parts, as the whole book is quite a big file.
This week, I am going to try get to grips with uploading the eBook to Ravelry! I have never submitted a multi part eBook, so wish me success with this... :) ...so keep checking back if you are interested in making a Lollo for yourself!


On other matters...it has been a very busy time in the last 6 months! We had a fabulous holiday in France, skiing in April this year :) We have also been extremely busy in the ICU, with loads of new developments. Gerry has been busy with all his ECMO work as well, and is presenting at the International ELSO Conference in September this year...I am very proud of him!

I have also turned part of my garden into an organic vegetable garden and orchard. It is Spring in South Africa and the fruit trees are blooming! I have sweet cherries, pears, peaches, mulberries, grapefruit, apples, nectarines, loads of lemons, Calamondin oranges, limes, Kumquats, pomegranates, figs, gooseberries, plums, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, Loganberries, Blackberries and am going to try and grow litchis and avocados as well (however, they will have to live in the greenhouse, as it gets way too cold here!) I will post some gardening photos and info in another post...I have learned so much about organic gardening and companion planting in the last few months :)

I have so many things I want to post about, but have run out of time, so I'll say Ciao! everyone,
have a good evening :)

♥Heidi


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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    That is one sweet bear! I love your flowers, so pretty!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Dear Heidi!
    The Teddy is soooo lovely! I really love him! I want to buy this pattern from you, please tell me, if it`s possible!
    Nice greetings from Austria
    Susi

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  3. Faerie-DancerSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Oh that's the prettiest bear! I was surprise to find out it was crochet. I thought you sewn together a pretty fabric. I'm keeping my eyes and ears open for the eBook!

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  4. LinSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Soooooo cute. Good luck with your e-book-project.

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  5. Sharon MarieSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Adorable!

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  6. ValSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    How lovely to see you post again!
    That bear is truly Excellent :0) :0) :0)
    Good luck with the posting!!!!!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    QUE TRABAJO MAS BONITO!!!! TE QUEDÓ PRECIOSO,MENUDA ARTISTA.

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  8. LindaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Your Lollo Bear is gorgeous!!! I wish you the very best with your eBook, I know it is going to do so well:)

    Your veggie garden sounds lovely, I can't wait to see photos.

    Have a wonderful week my friend,
    Love
    Linda
    xo

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  9. hooksandyarnsSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Oh my gosh - he is the cutest. Great use of the african flowers. :)

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  10. Marlene PiresSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Olá Heidi ficou lindo seu urso!!!
    beijos,
    Marlene
    (Brasil)

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  11. tintocktapSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Oh wow! Lollo Bear is wonderful! Good luck with Ravelry - I'd certainly be interested in seeing the pattern!

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  12. ☼ Carolina ☼September 5, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    nice!!
    i love ´t
    from Chile
    c@

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  13. Petunia PillSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    OMG, this is ADORABLE! I want one! Can't wait until the pattern is available! You're amazing! Annette

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  14. IzaSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    woau!what an idee!It's so cute!:)

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  15. AlittlebitsheepishSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Lollo is gorgeous and your plans for your garden sound delicious

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Hallo Heidi

    Der Bär ist so schön, ganz toll.

    Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland von Andrea

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  17. Baa-Me KniitsSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    No time to blog but you have done a 300page e-book....woo hoo!! Well done and it is such a gorgeous bear too, I will be looking out for that pattern :-)

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  18. Ellen KathrineSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    wauw- you are very creative- what a bear!

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  19. SueSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Oh, Heidi, that bear is absolutely beautiful!

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  20. TrishSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    wow! this bear is amazing! so beautiful!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Aww. This is just adorable!! A friend of mine just had a new baby 4 days ago, this would be so cute to make for her.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I like your work, they are beautiful. Your crochet bear is very, very sympathetic
    have a good week
    Josefina
    tijerasycuchara.wordpress.com

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  23. MartineSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Such a beautiful bear :) I just bought you pattern and is really looking forward to making it. Thank you!

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  24. SnowcatcherSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    What a great idea! Perfect colors, too! I hope the e-book is successful!

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  25. TamiOctober 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I logged on to read about the African Flower pattern but saw that you mentioned ECMO and ICU. My nephew was discoverd to have a hernia in his diaphram in-utero and surgery while still inside his mother was not an option. He was born close by, and on ECMO in Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles for many many months. He is now 15 years old and is an amazing miracle!

    Thank God for the work of researchers and Drs. who care about these things!

    Thanks for sharing the pattern. It is beautiful. I am contemplating making some Lollo Bears for Christmas... hmm is there time?

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  26. cindi112July 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I had just found your blog and your patterns. I bought the bear pattern and eagerly planning on making it! I have three children and try to make something handmade for Christmas gifts..this is perfect! I do plan to create more in the future, especially the hippo and elephant...thanks for the excellent illustrations and step by step instructions, they are awesome!

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  27. cindi112July 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I had just found your blog and awesome patterns last night and purchased this bear pattern...I am very excited to make a few of thése since I have 3 kids and would make great Christmas presents. Your illustrations and step by step instructions are super! I look forward to creating this bear and afterwards, the hippo and elephant! Awesome designing, thank you!

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