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Hi Sheryl,
Just wanted to let you know that I've had a couple of emails about this, I think we might have overloaded the system, but it seems to be ok now, though I have been astounded by the amount of votes already!
So if anyone has any trouble with the link, please wait a little while and try again - if the problem persists (I feel like Dr Mel) can you please send me an email to let me know, because I would hate to think that your vote couldn't be registered + it costs alot of money to host these things on the servers (and even they have to earn their keep by giving us reliable service
) so we have to keep them honest!
Thanks for the support everyone- I know the finalists appreciate it!
Mel
Thank you, I will keep trying! 
Tried to vote and it would not let me???? :doh:
CR Crafts online has wonderful stuffing
Working in a school I can see how a kid would draw that! :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: Funny!
Hi all the non meat eaters...
Although I do eat meat I eat very little 4 legged animals! I have thought about no meat at all for a long time as I do not care that much for it, but I would have problems with no cheese, eggs, fish, and a some chicken, turkey.
My question to you all is what about carbs? I know for me that is a huge reason for my overwheightness... if that is a word. I am trying to focus on eating better, any help out there???
I like bravenet.com
I don't understand how this would effect us. We make collector animals, NOT intended for children. What I read is for those items made specifically for kids? Maybe I am missing something?
My dream is to own a Fairy Doogle by Tami L. I have loved them since the day I saw them. Someday :pray:
How cute ..... it has ear holes! :crackup:
I just went on line and saw the reborn process... I have to admit, it is very unique, but as many people have said it is very creepy. I will stick with teddy bears
Could someone please explain to me the difference between a baby doll and a reborn doll. What is a reborn doll? Also how do you reborn a doll?.... I don't get it.. :redface:
Where can I find one of those doghouses! :crackup: :crackup: :crackup:
That was soooo funny. Gotta love monkeys!
I was scared to open it, but I am glad I did... SOOOOO cute!
I have been reading all of your post and I want to thank you all so much for your input. I have not responded because I came down sick... I will get back to you all soon. Thanks again and hugs to all! :hug:
Sorry to tell you this, but this person was trying to scam you. I am glad you did not go for it!
I am delving into the mini world at the moment, inspired by Honeythorpe Bears.
Have a look at Melissas bears and you will be inspired too...they are the cutest..
What is the website for Honeythorpe bears?
I had to make one limb over again because I literally squeeze it so hard concentrating while I was sewing the seam closed that I shot it clear across the room and still haven't found it. I think it's under and cabinet.
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Wow, I needed that laugh!
Thank you. Thank you all for your posts too... I am giving everything you all say a lot of thought!
So... there are a lot of you that say mini bears are addicting.
I love the look of minis and am thinking about trying one.... but, they are so small! 
I was wondering if anyone would share there thoughts as the pros and cons of minis. 
I usually make large bears so... What size should I try first? Thanks! :hug:
Sorry but seeing that photo is not a way to start my day. That is disgusting! :mad:
It is also very sad to see that Dilu left. I know how she feels as I almost left myself a while back. I hope that this forum goes back to what we are here for, bears and creativity. Politics , religion, and personal beliefs are just better off being personal. We have freedom of speech yes, but lets get back to the core of this forum so we do not lose any one else! :pray:
Oh my gosh Kathy, I love the cabinet!
I have read all your ideas and thought about it all a great deal. I think I have come up with a part time solution. First of all a little history about myself.... when I was married I was spoiled with a room to create, I had it for 1 year and then got divorced. So I had a taste of the good life. My youngest daughter is 15 and therefore I only have about 3 years till she goes off to college or we possibly move to another state. Since I work at a school I work during the day with weekends, summer, and 3-2week breaks. I love to come home from work and stitch a little. I could not set up my sewing machine and then take it down. My time to sew is limited... until summer and breaks.
As far as cleaning his office, he is all for that and I have done it so many times I just give up. I wish I was the kind of person that could overlook the mess and have a space in his office, but that is just not me.
So my solution to this..... I have a split level house. My dining room and living room have tall cellings and you can look you to his office, bedroom, and bathroom. Between the office and bedroom/bathroom area there is a 3 ft x 4 ft area. I have a temporary table that I am using but will eventually get a 3 ft x 1 ft table and a bench for my bum. It has a nice window that I would face and it has great lighting. I will be using a corner of his office to store a rolling plastic 3 drawer cabinet that has all my stuff in it, my stuffing box, and patterns. I have a nice size basket with a handle on for caring around the projects I am working on to the living room and sewing area. I will try to take pictures and post them when it is all set up.
I think for now this is going to work well. I appreciate everyones thoughts, and help. You have given me a lot to think about in the future. If anyone else out there has any ideas, please keep them coming!
Hugs to all :hug: , Sheryl
Hello all, I have a tough situation and was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat.. Let me start out by saying my better half is a wonderful man and very supportive of me. BUT... we live in a very small house. It is less the 1,000 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, dinning room, and kitchen. There are 3 of us in the house and he uses the 3rd bedroom as his office as he works from home. Okay... so I put my sewing machine on our dinning room table because I had no place to work, and my stuff was on a small table in the living room. After a long discussion we both felt like it really made our house uncomfortable, not a homey feeling. He, trying to be nice, wants to clean a spot in his office for my sewing machine... Now, the problem is... his office is a MESS! There is no way I can get anything done in that room. I am thinking about giving up sewing for a while because I just do not know what to do... Yes, I could hand sew, but that is not my favorite thing to do... Help! Any suggestions or advise? I feel like I am kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place. :(
Facing my sewing maching and Ricks Office
Other side 
From my living room looking up
Standing on the stairs looking up
Okay so here is the update on what I have done. I would like to get a rectangular table and butt bench but this will have to do for now. My supplies are stored in the office.
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Congratulations
I don't think I have ever seen any of the pictures. It sounds to me like they are fun though
