Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thank you Alena! I love the primitive vintage style so have been trying to make some lately. I have a hard time making them look old though in fears I will ruin them.   So I keep ending up with a somewhat primitive look. 
Beth

I have just listed Frenchie on Bear Pile. I have been holding on to him for awhile as I was hoping he would make into the June issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine. I am pleased to say he did!
If you would like to see more of him you can visit him here:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/54844
Thanks!
Beth

I will have to add a photo here later. I thought I had  resized them down enough to put on here but they are not showing up. I am out of time right now so can't do it just now. ARGGGH!

I gotta do the head first. I also hate sewing the footpads and usually leave them for last. ln making the head I now do the nose first then the eyes then ears. I used to do the eyes first but once I did the nose they always seemed crooked so had to be redone. So now I do the nose first. Seems to save time that way.
Beth

I am typically a bare bear fan. Though I have seen and loved many fabulously dressed bears. It does depend on the bear itself as to what fits his or her personality. Or should I say bearsonality? I have dressed a few of the bears i make but I don't enjoy sewing clothing so don't do it much. I actually hated to sew before I started making bears. I love making bears, dogs and other critters but I still hate sewing clothing. I think it is because the bears have faces and therefore have bearsonality. Clothes don't look back at you so to me are boring and no fun to make.

But I must say that my most recent offering in Poncho the Chihuahua just cried out to wear clothing. He just didn't look right naked. I think his little Poncho and sombrero really suited him to a T.
Beth

I love sweet Julip!  Adorable!
Beth

He is silly! And I love his colors.
Beth

She is one cute little bun bun! Love her sweet face!
Beth

She is cute with her little bunny ears.
Beth

Very sweet little ellie!
Beth

This is Poncho the Chihuahua. I have just posted him on Bear Pile.
He is made from Mohair with ultrasuede pawpads and inner ears. His poncho I made from an old woven blanket.
Here is the link to his page if you care to see more of him:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/54151
Hugs, Beth

Look forward to seeing a picture of your pup. That wait before getting your new pup can seem like forever. I am sure it will be well worth the wait though!
But once you have him I bet the time flies.
My pup Toasty is now 10 months old already.
Beth

Thank you so much everyone!!!
I had been feeling rather lowly and depressed lately and this really helped bring my spirits back up.
Beth

I have to toot my own horn as I am so excited that my bear is on the cover of the newest Soft Dolls & Animals magazine. 
After sending in a photo of one of my bears the editor had asked if I would be interested in providing a pattern for the magazine. I was very excited and honored so of course I did. Little Black Bear is the result.  They also put in three photos of some of my other work along with the pattern feature. Here is a link to their website wich shows the cover:
http://scottpublications.com/sdamag/
This is not a Teddy Bear magazine as it features mainly dolls. But I really enjoy it. I don't make many dolls but I love seeing what other people create.
Thanks for letting me share and toot my horn!
Beth

Happy to hear things are going so wonderfully well for you!
Congrats on becoming the organizer for the show!!! I wish I could be there but I will have to be there in spirit only as it is sooooo far away from me.
Have lots of fun organizing the show. And hopefully we will get to see some pictures from it after it has occured.
Beth

Black cats are my favorite!  Salem is superb!
Beth

So so precious!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutly adorable!
Beth

Hi! Here is Mr. Noggins. He is my newest Raggedy Bear. He is made of mohair with a wobble jointed neck and button jointed arms and legs. He has my new design of two part arms that are jointed at the elbow.
He is now available on Bear Pile. I hope you can come visit him. Here is the link to his page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/52770
Beth

Chappy is one wonderful chap! I love him!
Beth

Lily is a lovely little bear!
Beth

He is a sweetie! Wish the rocking chair was big enough for me too. I'd love to sit and read with him!
Beth

Another cutie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth

He is wonderful! I really love his hobby horse! 
Beth

This is Miss Cherub. She is another of my new Raggedy Bears. I am having such fun making these!
Miss Cherub is made from a sparse white mohair with red tipping.
She has wings and carries a red felt rose---perfect for Valentine's Day!
She is now available on Bear Pile.
Here is the link to her page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/52617
Beth

I absolutly love this pair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Adorable!!!!!
Beth

OMG is he CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Beth