Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Fabulous mouse! I love his expression!
Beth

AWWWW! all so cute. It is such fun to dye mohair isn't it?
Beth

She looks so adorable sleeping! Or awake!
Beth

Adorable! I love the ears, the color and of course the sweet little face!
Beth

She is very sweet! good luck with her auction. And I hope you get your bear mo-jo back!
Beth

Thank you Linda and Janice! I am always very appreciative of hearing comments!
Yes raccoons are very mischevious! I have to admit this fellow gave me a dickens of a time designing him. He was quite a challenge.
Beth

AWWWWW! Such a cutie!
Beth

I certainly love him! Look forward to seeing him in his tree too!
Beth

Cute Cute and triple cute!!!!!!!!!! What an adorable bear!!! Love the bowl of poridge too!
Beth

I love this set! The Ellie has the sweetest expression! Cute little penquin too!
Beth

OMG! So little and soooooooooo adorable!!! I am such a fan of your work!
Beth

Truly amazing!!!!! You do such stupendous work! Love him!
Beth

Hi everyone! I have finally got another Scaliwaggrr up for sale. Ringo the Raccoon. I have to say I am very pleased with how this fellow turned out. He is made from a wonderful synthetic fur with an airbrushed face. He is on ebay.
Here is his link if you would like to see more photos of him.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … :MESELX:IT
Beth

I totally agree with having a Masters category. Plus I really really really would love to see more categories for animals other than bears. I make lots of dogs and I see quite a few others that do as well. how about a category for dogs and cats. And another for rabbits and elephants and then one for all other critters. I know this is adding a lot of new categories but I feel it unfair to lump all other animals that aren't bears into one category.
I also agree that a dressed bear's clothing should be made by the artist.
Another thing that I have wondered about is are the entries judged at all anonymously. Meaning the judges don't know who the aritst is when first judging the entries. I don't know if this happens at all in the bear world but I have seen it in other type contests I have entered or seen--sometimes it isn't what the artist has made it is the artists name that gets them an award.
I know many aritsts work is very recognizable so even being judged anonymously most people would probably recognize their work.  but I just wondered if this has ever crossed anyone else's mind. I don't get the feeling that this is an issue in the bear world. I probably have just been jaded by seeing it elsewhere.
In any case I did enter a piece again this year.
Cost wise it would obviously be nice to be less expensive. I would have entered more than my one piece but just couldn't afford it. I agree that it would be wonderful if you could put thumbnail pictures of all the entries in the magazine. If not all then at least maybe some runners up? 
Thanks for letting us voice some opinions on this subject!
Beth

I am in love! Such an adorable kitten. I love her colors and how her inner ears matches her outfit. 
Beth

Very sweet!!! I am always amazed at crochet bears!
Beth

Baba is ever so cute! great outfit too!
Beth

I LOVE his face!!!!!!! And everything else about him!! He is fabuloso!!!!
Beth

He is marvelous! He has such an endearing face. And the fabric and colors are great!
I started a dragon about 5 months ago but put him aside to finish some other projects. Your dear little dragon makes me want to finally get back to work on mine.
Beth

I am a HUGE fan of your work too! Like Robert, I have watched your bears on ebay the past few years. Your bears are truly magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the realism you achieve.
Aiden is fabulous!!! I love him. And I'm glad you didn't cover all that wonderul fur!   
Beth

Oh these are adorable! What a great idea to give as gifts too! I may be ordering some. I love them!
Thanks for sharing this Bobbie!
Beth

Oh soooooo sweet!!!!
Beth

Thank you, thank you thank you everyone for the wonderful comments! Always very much appreciated!
Beth

All so cute and scruptious! My favorites are the ones on each end--red and the blue one especially!
beth

Penny is wonderful! Looking forward to see your new bears! and your website!
Beth