Years ago, one of my yoga friends gave me a camel hair coat with fur collar, that belonged to her mother.  She knows that I love to sew, so she thought maybe I could use the fabric for something, like my dolls.  The wool was good, the satin lining was in good shape too, and the fur collar was beautiful.  

 

Another friend of mine used the fabric from one of Momma's dresses and made a bear, a memory bear.  

 

So I got out Cathy's Momma's coat and made her a memory bear.  She looked so chic in her fur collar, that I had to give her pearls for her neck and ears.

 

I just loved this bear;  she came out great, especially for my first attempt.  Since then, I've made quite a few more, all with my special touch:  jewels.  

 

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!