Add a storybook touch with this sweet teddy bear riding in a hot air balloon, complete with a striped blue canopy, fine ropes and a neat little basket. The bear’s bow tie and soft beige, tan and brown tones give it a classic nursery feel that suits baby makes without looking fussy. It is an easy choice for anyone sewing for a new baby, a first birthday gift or a calm, coordinated nursery theme.
With 7 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched finish, this design has enough coverage to stand up well on pieces that need a polished focal point. It would sit beautifully on a baby blanket corner, a quilt block, a bib, a sleepsuit, a cardigan or the front of a nursery cushion. The rounded balloon shape and compact basket make it especially effective on smooth fabrics where the detail in the stripes, ropes and teddy face can show clearly.










