Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi Karen,

What a lovely thing to say!!  Looking forward to seeing you too.........and your beautiful little bears!

I'll be there - Hall 1 stand 40.

Look forward to seeing everyone!

I'll be there too - look forward to seeing everyone!

Hi Jane,

I'll be there in my usual space - hall 1 stand 40.

Look forward to seeing everyone!!

I'll be there too!  Look forward to seeing you all.

Huge congratulations to everyone! 

I haven't been online for a week or so and had no idea that the nominations had been announced - but I am absolutely thrilled to find that I have a nomination too!!

'I do' has received a nomination in the Tableaux category.

Hi Jane,

I'll be there in my usual place - Hall 1 Stand 40.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Hugs,
Julie

Huge congratulations Marilyn - your bear is absolutely fabulous!!

But I'm sorry to hear you have been having such a horrible time lately - hopefully this is a sign of better things to come.

Congratulations Ann-Marie!!  Enjoy your happy dance! 

Look forward to seeing the photo of your little bear.

Huge congratulations Dawn - I am so pleased for you!!  I know you will do a fantastic job and wish you every success!

Thank you everyone!!  Your lovely comments are very much appreciated!

Congratulations Maria!

Look forward to seeing your wonderful bears 'in the fur' at Hove!!

Many congratulations on your nomination Julia! 

I'll be exhibiting at Hove so I'll be sure to come and say hello - and don't be nervous, you'll really enjoy the day.

And Sandra - congratulations to you too!  Make sure you come and say 'hi' - I should be in my usual place at the back of the hall.

Look forward to seeing you both there!

Thank you Ruth and Lisa! 

I had a few problems with the photo of Santa's Postal Service - their hats and bags are a deep rich purple but unfortunately look more like blue in the pic.

Congratulations Ruth!!  Your little bears are so perfect....I don't know how you do it!

I have just heard that I have received nominations in three categories - and I am thrilled!!

This is Melba.  Categrory 6 (Furry Friend)

Santa's Postal Service.  Category 8 (Group of bears 6"-15")

I do...  Category 9 (Group of bears 16" and above)

Congratulations Shelly!  I love your rabbit - he's absolutely fabulous.

I've just heard I've been nominated too so I'll sort my photos out and post them soon.

Samantha - a huge thank you from me too!  It was a fabulous day, so well organized and such a lovely atmosphere.  You and your family did a fantastic job - I'm looking forward to next year!

Huge congratulations to all the nominees - and I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to be on the list! 

Here is a photo of my nominated piece 'Santa's Little Helpers'.

Samantha, Ruth and Shelly - your entries are stunning.  Can't wait to see all the others!

Good luck to everyone - I'll be there on Stand 40 in Hall 1.

Jane, hope to see you when you are doing the rounds with your camera!

Huge congratulations Maria - you must be absolutely thrilled!!

Wendy - They're made by Katie Rae Bears - she was also exhibiting at Hove and had lots more beautiful little bears available.

Jane - So sorry to hear that ill health prevented you from visiting Hove.  Hope to see you at Hugglets - I'm sure you'll be doing the rounds with your camera!!

Penney, Maria & Berta - Beautiful bears! Many congratulations to you all!

Hi Ruth & Julie,

It's great to see your pictures here - the more the merrier. 

Congratulations to both of you for your well deserved successes!

Ruth - your little bears are wonderful, absolutely perfect.   

Julie - well done, Dipper is fabulous.

Thank you so much everyone!

And I've finally managed to load Santa's Little Helpers - they won Category 7. 

Here they are!

Dawn - many many congratulations!! 

Fabulous bears (as always!)  Well done.