Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I'm not even sure I understand what the difference is between these two.  Sounds like in the ADB, there is more than one person involved in the evolving of the pattern.  One person doing the thinking and designing, and the other creating.  Or is the one doing the creating, actually making the bear from the first person's pattern?  And if that's the case, isn't the creator in the ADB description the same as a Crafter in the BC description.  I'm so confused.

I started making bears for craft fairs (non-jointed, fabric bears).  Then I graduated to felt and jointed bears (ugh).  By the time I started using mohair, I was drawing at least 1/2 the pieces needed for a bear.  Drawing your own pattern isn't rocket science, seriously.  And most of these folks will tell you that.  After a bit you'll know what you like and don't like about the patterns you've tried, and you'll start "tweaking", and then move on to just drawing the whole thing. 
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P.S.  I'm nearly certain what Shantell said is correct.  Look though, to see what the terms are in the book or on the pattern.  Look for a contact name.  I did this with my early bears of cloth and felt.  One lady sent me a signed note/contract saying I could sell all the bears I wanted from her pattern for two years, for like $10.00 or something like that.  It wasn't a jointed bear, just a simple two piece little guy, and I only made a few for gifts, so it was money wasted anyway.

START DRAWING TAMI! 

Nothing to post just now, but my mind goes crazy with things I could/should be doing with my embroidery machine.  I want to make myself a canvas tote bag wtih bears embroidered on.

The cool thing about embroidery patterns, is that you buy them, then they are yours to put on whatever you want and even can sell.  The only thing you can't do is sell the pattern, and why would you.

I bought the machine to do embroidery on bridesmaids dresses for wedding that's been called off ... but we won't go there.

I also sew (clothing) and have a quilt started.  And cakes.   I do wedding cakes (for friends, not for hire).

Thank you so much Judi.  Your posts are always helpful.  I've used both Golden and Liquitex paints.  I used a single action brush for awhile, then bought the double.  I haven't used it too much for bears ... just different things over the years.  I even put food coloring in and lightly sprayed a cake once; turned out great!

I do think I need a new needle though.  I don't think they're terribly costly, thankfully.

I am going to do some testing with my disappearing ink pen; will let you know.

Thanks again!
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Absolutely precious!  I love fairies.  I could probably whip up a stick figure one!  Great job!
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It's a good post just the same.
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I've had some trouble lately with cut and paste posts.  They cut and they paste, but won't post.  Ever had that happen?

Shelli ~

Yes, thank you very much ... and I did wonder what happened, so thanks for the reminder about the moving threads!
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Amen!

Not at all ... unless of course she misses my question! 

This isn't the kind she has, but I read reviews extensively before I made a choice.  I bought a Badger "Anthem", Model 155.  They have a website (badger-airbrush) I think.  I tried to post the link, but couldn't.  Hmm?  Anyway, it wasn't terribly expensive and works great (very easy).  There is also a chart of all their airbrushes on the site that was useful in choosing.

Have you ever used, or heard of anyone using a disappearing ink pen as a guide for airbrushing.  Specifically, if I'm looking to just airbrush some narrow areas, but don't have a great "eye" for a straight line with the airbrush yet, could I lightly draw a line on, then airbrush over?

One of two things will happen I think.  Either I'll end up with a blank area, or the ink will disappear, and WHALLLA!

Guess I could just try it and see.  Hmm ... have you ever been typing ... and realized as you were several sentences in, that finding the answer might be easier than pounding all these keys?

Oh well, the question is all typed up now ...

Here goes ...

I'll be careful!  Thanks for the warning.
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YES!  Thank you.

Any special way you're supposed to do this, or just in and out and tug?  Like this, where x = thread points.  Any tips on what NOT to do?  Thanks.  Wanna try this.

                                            x         x         

                                 x          x         x          x

Make a rectangle, then add longer threads on the sides?  Help!

So cute, and true!

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
-Anonymous

Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-Ann Landers

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
-Will Rogers

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves  himself.
-Josh Billings

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. 
-Andy Rooney

We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.
-M. Acklam

Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.
-Sigmund Freud

I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.
-Rita Rudner

A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
-Robert Benchley

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
-Franklin P. Jones

If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.
-James Thurber

If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.
-Unknown

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein

Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth!
-Anne Tyler

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret

My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am.

Me too Kathy!  Matilda ... do you know Keith Urban?  LOL!

I'm packing and coordinating travel with Kathy.  See you soon.

<Giggling> ... Yeah!  Glad to help Kim!
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Now there's some roughage we don't have in our diets!  Is she slender Jane?  Maybe I'll stop by the hardware store on my way home tonight ...

HA!  Too funny.

Thanks all for the info!

WOW!  Glad you had a great time Carolyn.  Post more photos!
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I need to see beach scenes, as I'm here in 15 degree temperatures with a bad cold, runny nose, fever, .....

I was born in 1957, so not really a child in the 50's.  Can relate better to things of the 60's and 70's.

This is a good site ... too much to cut and paste.

http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/bri … e/1960.htm
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/bri … e/1970.htm

I was having children of my own in the 80's ... but I remember most of those things, some even fondly.

Supplies required include 1/8 yard each of mohair, synthetic and genuine fur.  Where in the world do you purchase that (1/8 yard genuine fur)? 

I've been wanting to take the class, but am a little leary because the duration is only 30 days.  YIKES.  Am worried I couldn't finish.  Also really don't have an interest in doing synthetics or genuine fur ... <those of you have taken it> ... could I do three mohair pieces?  I'll try to be open-minded if you say no.

Thanks guys.

Thank you Marion for sharing your results!

Brenda ~

Thanks for the background info on the show.  I could have kicked myself last year when I let the date pass by.  I could have driven back and forth each day easily.  Dang!

I'm definitely planning to go this August.

Done! 

And ... I'm very serious ... anybody planning on attending the show, don't spend money on hotel.  Please please please PM or email me.