Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

:crackup: Thats how many times I usually have to watch...hehehe!

Can I just say that you ladies are AMAZING!!!! I have been stumped the ENTIRE time...lol! And I watch tons of movies although now they are mostly Disney and Baby Einstein...

Teehee! i made life sooo easy on my mom!

Thank you so much...

Catherine- I make all different size bears. I LOVE the minis, but have been changing my designs to make larger bears. I am starting a pretty large creation this weekend. I cant wait to post pics!

Shane- Thanks for the insight on the big feet. I would like to be able to put my babies in a magazine someday and wondered what bear "judges" are looking for...KWIM? BTW...Love love love your name!

Patsy-Perfect, thank you for the book names. I have 101 but the other is now being searched on Amazon. Thanks!

Paula-Fantastic...I have been wanting to take a course or two online. I totally understand what you mean about other crafts being an inspiration. I am learning how to knit and crochet, I have been sewing for a while and have been a jewelry artist for a LONG time. I love beading and that is where alot of my inspiration comes from!

Thanks again everyone!  :hug:

Hey everyone,
I was wondering...What are your favorite books and magazines for bear making or needlefelting? I need to get some more books for inspiration.

Also side question...I am making a bear with big...I mean BIG feet...do I have to make sure that he stands alone? Cant he just be a sitting bear or is it desirable to have a bear that stands without help?

Thanks for help!

Thanks Sue Ann 

Judi, Thank you for your expertise, I will try some new stuff, and I always have fun...LOL! I LOVE making bears, it is a hobby that has turned me into a Wahmmy Sahm, lol! 

Kathy, That is what I do TOO! I have chunks of bears everywhere. An arm here, a leg here, lol! I make my bears in pieces by hand since I am too nervous to use my machine...  :redface:

To all of you, can I just say that your bears are exquisite...WOW! I am too lucky to hang with you ladies!  :hug:

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies... :hug:
I am too excited to be here. I still use some patterns sometimes but I have been making my own bears for a while, but now want to create my dream bear. I cant wait to make it and show all of you...I am also glad that their are other newbies here. 

You are too sweet! Thank you!  :hug:

Hahaa, I will post some pics without a doubt...I just have to get some time to get them together...
Thank you for the link and the welcome, it is sooo appreciated! :hug:

I am fairly new to bear making and am changing my style of bears. I want to start making my dream bears and I am wondering how to make big feet...How can I do this? Do I just make the pads bigger or ??? I am confused. I LOVE the bears with the huge noses, small ears and BIG feet! Help would be greatly appreciated...

Also as a side note, I am a newbie to this community and am happy to "meet" all of you and get to know you better. My name is Alexis, I am a sahm/wahm to my son Kaleb . I do all sorts of crafts, but bearmaking is my fave!
Thanks for any help,
Alexis