Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

She is a wonderful little kitty! I love her face.
Beth

She is very sweet. I love the pouty look on her face!
Beth

Here is Mr. Hobbs. Another of my new Raggedy Bears. He is now available on Bear Pile. Here is the link to his page if you care to come see more of him.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/52514
Beth

Here is the second of my new Raggedy Bears design. This is Mr. MacGregor. He is a very floppy little fellow. He is now up for adoption on Bearpile.
Here is his link if you care to come see more pics of him.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/52369
Beth

Great Valentine colors! And a wonderful face!
Beth

so fluffy and cute!
Beth

OH!!!! Frau Marta is marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this owl!!
Beth

This is Mr. Peabody. He is the first in a new line I call Raggedy Bears. They are primitive in style and very loose and floppy.
Mr. Peabody's arms are made in two parts--an upper and lower arm that are jointed at the elbow. This gives him the ability to bend his arms and gives an even more floppy effect. He has a cotter pin wobble neck joint. Arms and legs are loosely thread jointed.
I have just listed him on Bearpile. Here is the link to his page if you would like to see more pics of him.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/52305
Beth

I am very curious about what everyone else uses as well as I am planning on getting a new machine myself. I have a Singer that I got at Wal Mart about 3 years ago that I am NOT very happy with. I saw a heavy duty Singer a few weeks ago at Joanne's that was on sale that I thought I might try until one of the sales ladies told me she didn;t think Singers were much good. She said most of them are returned. She told me about a shop that sells good machines--new and used. Unfortunatly it was closed that day and I haven't had the chance to get back over there. I don't want anything fancy, just a good basic machine that can handle the mohair and heavy thick synthetics I sometimes use.
Beth

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season!
I have just listed Woodley a black bear cub on Bear Pile. It has been quite awhile since I made a realistic style black bear. I have to say I am quite pleased with how he turned out. I hope you will come see more of him.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/51435
Beth

Hi all! This is Blueberry. I hand dyed the mohair in different shades of blue to bluegreen for this little fellow.
He is now on Bear Pile. If you would like to see more of him, here is the link to his page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/51260
Hugs!
Beth

This is Jingles. Another of my somewhat primitive styled bears. I have just listed him on Bear Pile.
Here is the link to his page if you care to see more photos of him.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/51034
Beth

He is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth

I have just listed Jasmine the little Yorkie pup on Bear Pile. She is all ready for the Holidays in her top hat basket and holiday ribbons.
Here is her link if you care to see more pics of her.
http://www.bearpile.com/item/50699
Beth

Hi! I have just listed this little baby Raccoon on Bear Pile.
Hope you can come take a peek at him. Here is the link to his page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/50610
Beth

HI! I have just listed this fellow on Bear Pile. His name is Frazer. He is another of my somewhat primitive styled bears.
Hope you can come take a peek at him! Here is the link to his page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/50541
Beth

I have just listed Snowdrop on BearPile. He is 4 on the floor type bear, made from alpaca.
Here is his page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/50295
Beth

Oh I love Cypress! Such a marvelous and unique idea!!!!
Beth

I usually use a lighter color mohair for the muzzle. I even will use a shorter length mohair and I find it works ok. I do just what Becky suggested--cut your pattern where you want the lighter fabric and be sure to add back the seam allowance on each piece--side heads and head gusset.
I think you would have a devil of a time trying to lighten a dark fabric other than painting it which then makes the fur all stiff. I do airbrush eyebrows on in a lighter color to match the muzzle but since that is such a small area any stiffness is negligable. You can also needlefelt the eyebrows.
Have fun! And show us your bear when you get him done.
Beth

I recently discovered Steampunk and I love it! It such fun. Steampunk Kitty, clown bear and doll are marvelous!!!!! I have plans on making steampunk dolls and bears myself sometime soon--hopefully soon that is.
I think a swap or challenge after the holidays would be great!  count me in!!!
If you can you should check out the November 2011 issue of Soft Dolls & Animals magazine. There are great steampunk dolls in it with a pattern included to make your own.
Beth

Hi everyone! I have just listed Snowden and his little buddy on BearPile.
Here is the link to their page:
http://www.bearpile.com/item/50045
Beth

She is ever so sweet! lovely little kitty.
Beth

I have just listed Ike on BearPile. He is a totally new style for me but I had such fun making the PumpkinHeads I had to continue the style with bears. This is Ike. Hope you like him!
http://www.bearpile.com/item/49355
Beth

I love her! Such a pretty pink witch!
Beth

Great face and wonderful color!
Beth